CARNIVAL AUTHORITY Beyond running the shop, Hildreth is the captain of the Krewe ... around the clock to ensure every costume ...

“This is Mardi Gras, it has to be bright and shiny and glitzy,” Smith said. DVal Designs creates 60 costumes a year, hand made to order. Every krewe has a captain who’s in charge of the coronation ...

The elaborate costumes will be revealed as the group celebrates its sixth decade with its theme "Museums of the World." “To be a member of the oldest gay Mardi Gras krewe is an honor ...

(Courtesy of Louisiana State Museum) Costume design for the Captain of the Krewe of Noblads ... The exhibit, which opens May 9, honors the contributions of women who have shaped Mardi Gras through ...

Students at Ascension Episcopal School put their own twist on a Mardi Gras ball ... of thought into their costumes.” Brennan Broussard, whose costume was inspired by Captain America, said ...

Getting the costumes ready is no easy task ... and be happy with what our royalty walks around with now,” Krewe of Mischief Captain Celina Wilburn said. Mardi Gras queens from several age groups were ...

Paul Costello LeBlanc recalls memories of watching for his grandfather, who was captain ... dressing up for Mardi Gras and, say, Halloween. You aren’t typically putting on a costume to become ...

Beyond the dazzling parades and flamboyant costumes, Mardi Gras is a celebration of community, self-expression and the enduring spirit of joy. Though Fat Tuesday is still a week away, the good ...

ASHEVILLE - Asheville Mardi Gras revelers are revving up for a wild ... and floats and march through the streets in spectacular costumes. Costumes and festive attire are encouraged for paradegoers.