Places & Faces
40 Years Mardi Gras of
Revelry
Mardi Gras began having a presence in Lake Charles as early as 1895, but it was in 1979 that Anne and Dr. Lee J. Monlezun formed the Krewe of Krewes organization. This season, Krewe of Krewes is celebrating its 40-year anniversary. Lake Charles is home to an impressive 60-70 krewes and is the 2nd largest Mardi Gras in the state. From small town courir de Mardi Gras trail rides and chicken runs to parades and the pageantry of balls and the Royal Gala, Mardi Gras is a party you won’t want to miss!
Krewe of Krewes Parade photo by LindseyJanies.com
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living • February 2019
