Pillman has now become an unofficial ambassador of Mardi Gras, giving talks around town on the topic, often dressed up in his trademark court jester costume. “I tell them Mardi Gras began right ...

In 30 years, it has never rained on the Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade. Ever. It has come close, but has never rained. The mascot, Lester the Jester, brings out the sunshine for all!

NAVARRE BEACH — This weekend marks 30 years of beads, king cakes and parades for the Navarre Krewe of Jesters. The party started in 1986 when a local restaurant owner from New Orleans wanted to ...

This year we’re sending a little Carnival to California. Louisiana's 2024 Rose Parade float features a giant Mardi Gras Jester (Illustration courtesy the Office of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser) ...

JAC's Mardi Gras Parade Buffet . JAC's Craft Smokehouse, 401 Trenton Street, West Monroe, ... Jester Jog 5K. The Jester Jog 5K will takeoff on Saturday, Feb. 15 in downtown West Monroe.

The other float at 1243 St. Charles Avenue appears to be dedicated to the iconic Mardi Gras jesters with statue heads donning green, purple and yellow jester hats and masquerade masks.

The Navarre Krewe of Jesters will be hosting their annual Krewe Mardi Gras Ball celebration and it’s open to the public. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live ...

Update on 2/6/18: The Clarendon Alliance has issued an update to their plans. Citing "a large Mardi Gras ball with major sponsors" in Union Market and a Mardi Gras parade planned for the same time ...

We actually did a Mardi Gras theme 10 years ago too, so it’s kind of a nice, fun way to bring it back,” said Chey Pribel, the fairgrounds’ director of marketing and events manager.