Krewe of Tchefuncte

Darren and Mindy Gaunt Jamie, Sed, Jessie, Jiaire Pierce Blake, Lauren and Brittany Tassin, Reed White, Lane Tassin

Sarah and Lauren Tassin

Henry Kuhn and Alex Tanguis Rhonda Schultheis, Mike and Jennifer Crampton, Ross Crampton

Eric Riley, Dana Riley, Rhonda Futrell, Mike Futrell Darren Hartman and Eric Hessler

Gay and Rickie Giroir

Roger Wibright, Desiree Wibright, Jennie Pinac, Roger Pinac

Charlene Mancuso and Lindsey Johnson Gracie and Meghan Heisser

Gemma Baham, Caitlin Threeton, Megan Moran, Maverick Baham

KING & QUEEN Tim Bounds and Jennie Jones

KREWE OF TCHEFUNCTE

Photo by “Chopper” Photography

Organized in 1973, the Krewe of Tchefuncte grew out of a love for the Tchefuncte River and the traditions and history of the Town of Madisonville. The Krewe celebrates maritime life on the historic river which is located on LA-Hwy 22 between Mandeville and Ponchatoula.

The Krewe typically parades 2 Saturdays before Mardi Gras at 1:00 pm

Mardi Gras in Madisonville has a long history that dates back to 1891 when the first Mardi Gras Ball was held in town at the United Benevolent Hall by the Women’s Progressive Club. For 122 years, the tradition has been sporadically celebrated with Balls, street parades and, for the past 49 years, with the Krewe of Tchefuncte Boat Parade and Ball.