Krewe du Grande Bois

Title: Krewe du Grande Bois Category: Mardi Gras outside New Orleans Clicks: 12 Listing added: Dec 21, 2007

Berk and Pat Fontenot founded the Krewe du Grande Bois in Longville, LA in 1980. A charter was formed with 50 members. The First Annual Pageant and Ball was held Friday, February 27th 1981 at the Habibi Temple with Vic and Terry Stelly reigning as King and Queen. Berk Fontenot served as Captain of this first ball.The Krewe kicks off the season with a Kings Cake party hosted by the reigning King and Queen, which has been a tradition since inception.