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The Krewe of Aesclepius Mardi Gras Upstate Party 2013 [PICS]

Bristol — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:23:48 +0000

Last night, following their children's parade at Pierre Bossier Mall, the Krewe of Aesclepius hosted the annual Upstate Party at their den. All of the area krewes are invited to attend this last hurrah to the Mardi Gras season before the final closing ceremonies with Father Provenza on the Texas Street Bridge.

See How Everybody Is Celebrating Mardi Gras in Louisiana [PHOTO GALLERY]

Justin Massoud — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:01:24 +0000

Happy Fat Tuesday! If you aren’t out there letting the good times rolls on the final day of the 2013 Mardi Gras season, you can at least live it up vicariously through this photo gallery, which features pictures uploaded by Mardi Gras revelers across the country. The gallery below will be automatically updated throughout the [...]

Krewe of Aesclepius Children's Parade, Route and Times Fat Tuesday

Bristol — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:25:49 +0000

Mardi Gras is sadly coming to a close in the Ark-La-Tex tomorrow with the arrival of Fat Tuesday, but that doesn't mean the fun has come to an end! The Krewe of Aesclepius is hosting their annual children's parade at 7pm at Pierre Bossier Mall.

The Krewe of Gemini is Set to Roll This Saturday

Bristol — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:46:09 +0000

With the Krewe of Gemini set to roll tomorrow in Shreveport, Bill Goodin with the Shreveport Police Department has some helpful hints and reminders on Mardi Gras etiquette! The Krewe of Gemini’s Mardi Gras Parade is set to roll out at 4:30 p.m. on February 9, 2013 and the Shreveport Police Department would like to [...]

Huzzah! The Krewe of Highland Rolls This Weekend! [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Bristol — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:37:05 +0000

I had an absolute blast with Krewe of Highland Captain LeVette Fuller in studio yesterday. The fun we had just cemented my impression of Highland; wherever their krewe goes, good times ensue! The Krewe of Highland Grand Bal is tomorrow night (Friday) at the Randall T. Moore Center in Shreveport. LeVette assures me tickets are [...]

Watch Two Shreveport Babes Get Medieval in a Hot Mardi Gras Jousting Battle

Justin Massoud — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:14:30 +0000

It’s Mardi Gras season, which means babes begging for beads. It also means girls partying, getting drunk and…jousting? That’s exactly what happened in front of The Office Food and Spirits in Shreveport during the Krewe of Centaur‘s daylong Mardi Gras parade and celebration on Saturday (February 2). The petite redhead might have bitten off more [...]

The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade 2013 [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:24:01 +0000

Believe it or not, yesterday was my first time at the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade and I was delighted! There were tons of vendors and pet organizations along with children's activities and a LOT of pets. Pets big and small descended upon Riverview Park under sunny skies and

The Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal V [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:45:26 +0000

Ok, so maybe I’m biased, but the Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal V this past Friday at DiamondJacks was pretty frickin’ fabulous! It’s a milestone year for the krewe and they didn’t disappoint! The costumes were amazing with each having a ‘tie’ if you will back to the year the royalty represented. Queen Lea Ann [...]

The Krewe of Centaur Rode Proud at Saturday's Mardi Gras Parade in Shreveport [PHOTOS]

Justin Massoud — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:36:20 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur showcased amazing floats, great costumes and no small amount of Mardi Gras beads at their annual Mardi Gras parade in Shreveport this past Saturday (February 2). We were lucky enough to have the chance to ride in our own Townsquare Media Shreveport float during the event, taking in the sights and sounds of the estimated 200,000 people who showed up to party.

Check out all the great photos we took during the parade and let us know if you see yourself in any of them!

Krewe of Centaur Bal 2013 Teaser [VIDEO]

Bristol — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:57:31 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur Bal was absolutely fantastic this year! K945 and Townsquare Media are proud to be a corporate sponsor. If you were there (like half of the SBC) check out the video and see if you see yourself. If you weren't at the bal (WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!??!) why don't you check out what you missed? All Hail Centaur!

Barkus and Meoux Jazz Brunch Purrfect Event [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:22:26 +0000

After a long couple of days of Mardi Gras activities, the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Jazz Brunch was a fantastic way to wrap up the weekend! As you probably know, I’m a huge animal lover and the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux do incredible things in our community for the pet population. In fact, [...]

A Festival of Lights Krewe of Centaur Grand Bal XXII is a Smashing Success! [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:33:26 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur calls themselves the ‘Fun Krewe’ and they certainly delivered this past Saturday night at the Bossier Civic Center!All Hail Centaur flashed on the marquee outside of the Bossier Civic Center all day Saturday and all DID hail Centaur Saturday night. Captain Corky Bridges knows how to throw a party and got [...]

That's So Cool Krewe of Justinian Bal = EPIC [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:53:18 +0000

Krewe of Justinian Captain Kenny Haines wasn’t lying last week when he came on the show. The Krewe of Justinian Bal this past Friday night at the Horseshoe Casino Riverdome was truly EPIC! The krewe had a record breaking crowd despite another bal going on at the same time and raised more than $18,000 on their [...]

"It's So Cool!' Krewe of Justinian Grand Bal this Friday! [AUDIO]

Bristol — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:22:28 +0000

Today I had the pleasure of having Kenneth Haines, the captain of the Krewe of Justinian, in the K945 studio. After our interview, I knew one thing for sure: the group's Black Tie formal Grand Bal this Friday (Jan. 18) is going to be a party!

Krewe of Aesclepius Grand Bal 2013 [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:12:41 +0000

The President of the Krewe of Aesclepius wasn’t lying last week when she was in studio telling us their krewe was known for their large and ornate collar pieces! The collar pieces were fantastic Saturday night the Krewe of Aesclepius Grand Bal at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base. Congrats to the entire krewe [...]

Krewe of Akewa Grand Bal [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:00:39 +0000

The costumes at the Krewe of Akewa Grand Bal this past Friday night were fantastic! The ladies truly made their Cajun Fairytales come true during their fete at the Centaur Den. Big congrats to Captain Penny and the rest of the ladies! [button href="http://k945.com/shreveport-bossier-mardi-gras-calendar-events-2012-201/" title="Check out the current Mardi Gras Calendar of Events" align="center"]

Krewe of Elders Grand Bal [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:49:08 +0000

Just as promised by Jay and Celia when they came in to talk about their Grand Bal, the Krewe of Elders Bal this past Friday night at the American Legion was a huge success! [button href="http://k945.com/shreveport-bossier-mardi-gras-calendar-events-2012-201/" title="Check out the current Mardi Gras Calendar of Events" align="center"]

Krewe of Harambee 6th Annual MLK Hopes and Dreams Breakfast

Bristol — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:59:40 +0000

Join the Krewe of Harambee Monday, January 21 at the Petroleum Club in Shreveport for their 6th Annual MLK Hopes and Dreams Breakfast! The Krewe of Harambee will host its 6th Annual MLK Hopes and Dreams Breakfast on Monday, January 21st at 8:00 a.m. at the Petroleum Club. The keynote speaker for the occasion will [...]

The Krewe of Aesclepius Parties Saturday at Barksdale's Hoban Hall [AUDIO]

Bristol — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:39:42 +0000

Traditionally known as the ‘medical’ krewe of the Ark-La-Tex, the Krewe of Aesclepius has members from every area of industry. Being in the medical industry used to be a requirement for membership, but now, non medical industry individuals can join Aesclepius after being sponsored by a ‘medical’ member for a year. The krewe is also [...]

Celebrate Mardi Gras Tonight with the Krewe of Akewa [AUDIO]

Bristol — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:23:29 +0000

The Krewe of Akewa is holding their Grand Bal this evening at the Centaur Den and it's theme is 'Cajun Fairytales.' Captain Penny Zimmerman told us there would be lots of fun twists to your favorite children's stories and plenty of Cajun cousine.