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MARDI GRAS SEASON BEGINS - Rayne Grand Court King Jeremy Lavergne and Queen Michelle Autin display the Mardi Gras flag hoisted at the Chamber office for the Twelfth Night, the official start of the 2020 Mardi Gras season. Four Mardi Gras events have been planned in the city of Rayne for citizens to enjoy. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

Tickets available for Rayne Grand Court Mardi Gras Ball

Rayne plans four Mardi Gras events

RAYNE - Tickets are now available for the ninth annual Rayne Grand Court Mardi Gras Ball. Tickets are $50 per person and are available through court members and also available at the Rayne Chamber Office. Tickets will not be sold at the door the night of the event.
The ball will again be sponsored by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Civic Center.
The Civic Center will be transformed into the gala theme, “We Love The 80s!” Doors will open at 6 p.m. and presentations will begin at 7 p.m.
His Majesty King Jeremy Lavergne and Her Majesty Queen Michelle C. Autin and their royal court including Ashley Russell, Andre Baudoin, Bart Baudoin, Bobby Beller, Anna-Claire Menard, Kennidy Peavy, Tessa Himel, Mike Garcia, Brad Breaux, Tylee Alleman, Kristi Miller, Ainsley Beckwidth, Madison Boudreaux, Morgan Boudreaux, Michael Gregory, Emma Thibodeaux, Caitlin Walker and Jeff Richard will be presented in regal and costumed attire for the 80s theme.
Refreshments will be sold. No ice chests are allowed.
Formal/semi-formal attire is required. Gentleman may wear suits and a tie, and ladies may wear floor-length gowns, cocktail dresses, or be bold and take out your old 80s prom dresses. NO JEANS permitted.
For additional information, call Ashley Derise at 337-298-3154, Michelle Autin at 337-280-8014 or Rayne Chamber Office at 337-334-2332.
Krewe de Joie de Vie
The Sixth Annual Krewe de Joie de Vie Mardi Gras Ball will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Rayne Civic Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and festivities at 7 p.m. Theme for the 2019 ball is “Super Hero Invasion” with King Howard DeRouen III and Queen Annette Lasseigne welcoming all Mardi Gars goers. Tickets are $50 each and requests can be sent to krewedejoiedevie@yahoo.com.
Rayne Mardi Gras
Parade/Celebration
The Fifth Annual Rayne Mardi Gras Parade and After Party Celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, for the citizens of Rayne by the City of Rayne and the Rayne Chamber of Commerce.
The parade is slated for 3 p.m. as it will roll down South Adams and The Boulevard before turning onto Oak Street near the Police Station headed for the Frog Festival Pavilion where the after-party will be enjoyed until 6 p.m.
A number of activities will be held with additional info to be released as the event nears.
For more information, please contact the Rayne Chamber office at 337-334-2332 or Brian Mouton at 781-6343.
Krewe of King & Queen
Extraordinaire
The Krewe of King & Queen Extraordinaire will host their Second Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Rayne at 4 p.m. where the 2020 king and queen will be honored. The entire family is invited to participate in the exciting, family-focused, energetic, costume-filled Mardi Gras parade and after-party events at the Frog Festival Pavilion. The parade route will remain the same as last year, with vehicles and approved entries beginning and ending at Frog Festival Drive. For additional info or questions of the vents, contact Ryan Breaux (337-304-2004) or Ludy Bellard (337-322-5520).

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