Friday, February 19, 2010

Mardi Gras Balls


Before all the parades and revelry in the streets, there has to be pomp and circumstance. The following are bits and pieces of said formal ceremonies from different krewes in the city...

The Krewe of Carrollton Royal Court





Queen of Iris










The Captain of Iris makes her grande entrance...






The Royal Court of Hermes




Queen and King of Hermes










The Queen of Hermes debuts...



























The King at his throne...








All hail King Hermes!




































Retiring of last years Sceptor






































Queen and King Centurian













The Grand March













Arrival of the King of Centurions












































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