FEB 21 - Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. CajunCoast.com. In May, the board voted to relocate Confederate flags away from the main hiking area. Knights of Hephaestus were Dwayne Aucoin, Gregory Hamer Jr., Gary Hover and John B. Some krewes restrict their membership to one sex, while others allow co-ed membership. For more details on events in the Morgan City area, see CajunCoast.com. hide caption. Theme of the evening was "Dynasties of China." Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. [6][7][8], The first Krewes to parade during Mardi Gras are referred to as "old line krewes". He has been a member of the Krewe of Hephaestus since 2012, previously serving as a duke. Hephaestus has an ownership interest in its floats, and its Mardi Gras parades are outstanding and fun for all who participate. The king is president of Stewart Supply and is the husband of Shelly Martin Adams. The carving at the center of the debate is the largest Confederate monument in the world. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Gerard J. Bourgeois and is located at 704 Front St., Morgan City, LA 70380. The Krewe of Proteus is the longest riding "Old Line" Night Parade Krewe in New Orleans Carnival after the Mistick Krewe and the Knights of Momus, stopped parading in 1992. Court heralds were Joseph Berry, son of JoeAl and Barbara Berry, and Preston Beattie, son of Colleen Beattie and Colby Adams. Representing Bordeaux & Champagne were Mr. Stephen Roberts and Miss Natalie Bourgeois, daughter of Mr. Gerard and Mrs. Ruth Bourgeois. This year we are celebrating our 59th year. Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. The god Thoth is traditionally represented by the body of a man and the head of an ibis. The Krewe of Proteus is a New Orleans Carnival Krewe founded in 1882, the oldest continuously parading Old Line Krewe. Bourgeois is married to Ruth Bourgeois and they have two daughters, Natalie and Madeline. These include the Mistick Krewe, the Krewe of Proteus, Rex, Twelfth Night Revelers, and the Knights of Momus. "Relive Lafayette's Mardi Gras history as captured in the pages of The Daily Advertiser", "At 50, Endymion is the largest krewe in New Orleans, but it wasn't always 'super', "Mardi Gras Sisterhood: All-female krewes are redefining Carnival -- with a woman's touch", "Diverse Gasparilla parade has transcended insult of racism", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Krewe&oldid=1150331127, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, La Socit Pas Si Secrte Des Champs-lyses, This page was last edited on 17 April 2023, at 14:52. Krewe of Hephaestus St. Mary Parish's Oldest & most prestigious carnival organization Site Content 2020 Court and Ball Madeline Margaret Hover and Allie "Al" Adams III reigned on Feb. 22 as King and Queen Hephaestus LX over the royal court of Morgan City's oldest krewe. Representing the Ming Dynasty: Gabrielle Robicheaux, daughter of Darren and Bobby Jo Robicheaux, as Ming Vase and Kody Written as the Ming Warrior. Hephaestus. Criteria for krewe membership varies similarly, ranging from exclusive organizations largely limited to relatives of previous members to other organizations open to anyone able to pay the membership fee. Parading krewe members are usually responsible for buying their own throws such as beads and coins, which are thrown to parade spectators according to tradition. Grant Smith was her escort. Seated from left, Michelle Aucoin, Alaina Dozar, Queen Hephaestus LXI Emma Levert Aucoin, Mary Frances Aucoin and Allison Duffy. The areas oldest chartered Mardi Gras krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, will present its annual tableau and ball at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Cajun flavor meets fresh-from-the-dock seafood along the Cajun Coast. Pages to the queen were Meredith Loupe, daughter of Neil and Jennifer Loupe; Evanna Broussard, daughter of Jules and Aggie Broussard; Mary Austin Adams, daughter of Austin and Elizabeth Bordelon Adams; and Edith Written, daughter of Kody and Lauren Written. Past queens gathered in 2016 for the annual Cervus-Hephaestus Queens Club Social and Luncheon. Aucoin's former family krewe royalty are aunt, Cynthia Aucoin (Queen Hephaestus XIII); grandfather, M.D. The company's principal address is 1430 Sandra . Celebrate at festivals & events throughout the year on the Cajun Coast! Hover and Garret LeBlanc. Representing Star-Lord Peter Quill and The Black Hole were Jeremy Fraley and Emma Aucoin, daughter of Michelle Trapp and Judge Gregory P. Aucoin. 1973 . Krewe of Hephaestus. "What we want you to do and what we want you to consider is taking down the edifice of the three generals on the mountain. Past Kings Past Queens. Copyright 2019 Krewe of Hephaestus - All Rights Reserved. Members of the Ku Klux Klan burn a cross on top of Stone Mountain while initiating 700 new members in July 1948. The Krewe of Hephaestus offers two membership options. "And I think what the CEO said, we want to tell the whole story, the good, the bad and the ugly.". Standing from left are Gary Duhon, Andy Reed, Greg Price, A.J. The Krewe of Thoth was organized in 1947 in the uptown neighborhood. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. Siracusaville. She is also a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Shannon III (King Hephaestus XXIV); grandmother, Colleen Whitley Hunter (Queen Hephaestus XXVIII); and sister, Mary Frances Aucoin (Queen Hephaestus LIX). Madeline Margaret Hover and Allie Al Adams III reigned on Feb. 22 as King and Queen Hephaestus LX over the royal court of Morgan Citys oldest krewe. The 2019 Captain of the Krewe, Mrs. Lisa Ratcliff Hebert, depicted. Carnival. Brian Kemp. The king graduated from Hahnville High School and LSU, completing his education at LSU Medical School in New Orleans. Monthly board meetings of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association are held in a spacious resort hotel ballroom nestled inside the Georgia park. Morgan City, Krewe of Hephaestus Parade, 2 p.m. 985-380-8224. Siracusaville. Morgan City High School band members wave colorful flags. Mardi Gras. It's comprised largely of expatriates from the Krewedelusion and had beautiful costumes and headdresses, creative floats and themes and presented an overall magnificent parade. While at LSU, Armato volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and The Painted Turtle Camp, and was a member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Delta Zeta and Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants. Some also make a point of supporting charities and good causes. Admission: Free. [5][6] The Proteus organization (along with Momus and Comus, other 19th-century Krewes) withdrew from parading, rather than racially integrating. Check out the calendar and plan your visit. Dwayne Aucoin, Gary Hover, John B. The 2019 Captain of the Krewe, Mrs. Lisa Ratcliff Hebert, depicted Paris. Please read the stipulations below to determine which membership option is best for you and/or your family. Hosting the event were Luke and Judith Manfre in honor of King Hephaestus LVI Dr. Robert Bourgeois and his wife, Tari. The area's oldest Mardi Gras krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus held its parade Fat Tuesday bringing to an end the Tri-City area's celebrations of Carnival. New Orleans,Crescent City Uptown follows Elks. Children jump excitedly while waiting for throws. Pages to the king were Jack Murdock, son of Jonathan and Morgan Murdock; Charles Bostic, son of Brian and Julie Bostic; Preston Rhodes, son of Scott and Anne Rhodes; and Adam Matte, son of Jeff and Lauren Matte. Birth of the harp Wainamoinen wisdom singer 1893, Myth & Legends of North American Indians 1923. Read more Tags: Krewe of Hephaestus parade Outgoing Hephaestus royalty History Hephaestus Captain Michael Vining tosses out a bag of beads. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. Reigning over the event was King and Queen Hephaestus LX Allie Al Adams III and Madeline Margaret Hover. Representing The French Alps were Mr. Tyler Louviere and Miss Sara Price, daughter of Mr. Jason Price and Ms. Tahitia Price. Past kings in attendance included, seated from left, Billy Pecoraro, Sostenes Ruiz, Luke Manfre, Bourgeois, Dr. Melvin Bourgeois, Bob Wadhams and Roy Bergeron. Depicting The Lost City of Atlantis, Madeline Bourgeois' parents are Gerard and Ruth Bourgeois. As for what he can do about it, he says his hands are tied by a Georgia law that protects Confederate monuments and by the sheer size of the task. Hephaestus is the carnival organization in our area having its ball the Saturday evening before, and its parade on, Mardi Gras. Representing The Qin Dynasty: Cydney Wilson, daughter of Jeffery Wilson and Donna Bostic Wilson, as The Chinese Garden and Tony Sala as the Terracotta Warrior. The Krewe of Cleopatra is one of the few Super Krewes with only female members (with over 1,800 members and one of the largest parades participating in the New Orleans Mardi Gras). He grew up near the park. [4] The state's oldest extant children's krewe, Oberon, is also based in Lafayette and was founded in 1928.[1]. But Stone Mountain CEO Bill Stephens says some businesses no longer want to hold their conventions at the park's hotels. New Orleans,Lrya West . Representing Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker and the Stars were Burt Adams and Carolyn Sanford, daughter of Joe and Gina Sanford. They have three married children, Ashton and Allie Adams IV, of The Woodlands, Texas; Dr. Austin and Elizabeth Adams, of Homewood, Alabama; and Grant and Alaina Adams Dozar, of The Woodlands. Adeline Josephine Dohmann, daughter of Joey and Sharon Dohmann, was the gift bearer. Fees can range from thousands of dollars a year per person for the most elaborate parades, to as little as $20 a year for smaller clubs. Mon, 2016-01-18 12:57. The 2023 Krewe Captain Michael Vining led the ball, whose theme was Hephaestus Grand Soiree.. Representing the Han Dynasty: Mary Catherine Reggie, daughter of Mary Michelle Reggie and Raymond Reggie, as Lavish Silks and Tommy Hover as the Han Warrior. Representing The French Riviera were Mr. Shaun Roberie and Miss Brittany Roberie, daughter of Mr. Shaun and Mrs. Bridgett Roberie. Hover and Cooper LeBlanc were knights of Hephaestus. Portraying Pirates Treasure, Katie Conrad's parents are Kenneth and Rosalind Conrad. Their grandchildren are Arden Adams, Mary Austin Adams, Jules Adams and Griffin Dozar. Proteus is an offshoot of Mistick Krewe, and . Pages to the king were Henry Matte, son of Eric and Brittany Matte; and Reid Stanley, son of Casey and Stephanie Stanley. Mardi Gras began in Morgan City in 1914 with the first king and queen being Joseph Dyer and Mrs. Leta Prohaska Miller. The Krewe celebrates its anniversary date as 1961 when the Ladies began Hephaestus. Standing from left are Therese Smith, Morgan Murdock, Madeleine Hover, Tracie Hover, Valarie LeBlanc and Elizabeth Hover. February 21, 2023 - Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. That's why John Evans, the former leader of a local NAACP chapter, dismisses the "heritage" argument. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 44442845N. Supposedly the Captain of the Mistick Krewe made the suggestion to form Proteus, as it was taking even too long for younger men of Comus families to get into Knights of Momus.[4]. He is an estate planning and business attorney, practicing at Bourgeois Law, LLC., Morgan City. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. Gift bearers were Elizabeth Grow, daughter of Scott and Danielle Grow, and Mary Margaret Montgomery, daughter of Will and Julie Ann Montgomery. Krewe members are assessed fees in order to pay for the parade or ball. 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The dukes represented characters from various popular galactic television shows and movies. I don't know," said Mosley, a Black pastor from Athens, Georgia recently appointed to head the board by Gov. Where we go from there? In 1961 the Ladies Fire Auxiliary instituted their own krewe with a court and ball, under the name Krewe, Hephaestus, the god of fire and metal working. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. (Morgan City) The Krewe of Hephaestus, the oldest krewe in the Morgan City area, rolls for its 55th year. Brocato Photography Photos. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade: 2 p.m., begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St. Siracusaville Parade: 1 p.m., participants line up on Siracusa Road at 1 p.m. and proceed to James Street See. Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. He says the carving represents one thing: a continuation of white supremacy, well past the Civil War. Krewe of Hephaestus King's Party held Fri, 02/17/2023 - 10:43am The Krewe of Hephaestus King's Party was held Jan. 21 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. He is the inventor of science, art and letters. [7][5][8] Proteus returned to parading in 2000. Her escort was Austin Adams. It should be inclusive, it should tell all of the history, and it should remove the hate, starting with the carving," said Griggs. But the likeness of three Confederate leaders carved into stone isn't going anywhere. Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. The Krewe of Hephaestus kicked off the Mardi Gras season with its 12th Night Party on Jan. 6. Krewe of Thoth, named for the Egyptian god of wisdom. The queen attends LSU and owns her own photography business, Abigail Kathleen Photography. She is a 2018 graduate of Berwick High School and a 2022 magna cum laude graduate of LSU in accounting. Al and Shelly Adams hosted the party in honor of King Hephaestus LXI Gerard Bourgeois. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. We want to tell the whole story. It has already come up. Her long-term goal is to work at Darnall Sikes of Lafayette after she passes the exam. Hephaestus membership dues are very reasonable and entitle its members to exciting annual functions including the ball, before-and-after parade parties, parade riding and other Krewe events. Following the ball, a royal breakfast was served to guests. When they asked Lee Vaccari to serve as king in 1969, he decided that the Krewe of Hephaestus should be a formal organization with a membership and a kings club and queens club. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. The theme of the 2022 court and ball was Poseidons Realm. Krewe Captain Michael Wise portrayed the aforementioned ancient, fierce god of the sea. The maids represented various planets and galaxies. Brocato Photography. Both are mystic krewes, meaning they don't reveal themes, costumes, ball production. Hover. Representing Hal 9000 from "2001: A Space Odyssey" and Jupiter were Mike Patterson and Wrenn Patterson, daughter of David and Kellye Patterson. KREWE OF HEPHAESTUS, INC. is a Louisiana Non-Profit Corporation filed on May 24, 2021. Today, most Carnival krewes date their origins to the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Copyright 2019 Krewe of Hephaestus - All Rights Reserved. Pages to the queen were Emma Reasoner, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Reasoner; and Kate Murray, daughter of Virgil and Elizabeth Murray. The Krewe of Hephaestus celebrated the start of Mardi Gras season with a Twelfth Night Toast on Jan. 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jay LeBlanc. We do not own. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. A drummer from Peabody performs at the Hephaestus parade. Emil Moffatt/WABE Dr. Eric Melancon, King Hephaestus LXIII, has been a member of the krewe since 2012, previously serving as a duke. Mardi Gras Events in Baton Rouge KWBJ does not own the rights to any music performed. . The Krewe of Hephaestus Kings Party was held Jan. 21 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade - Morgan City - begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St. Siracusaville Parade - participants line up on Siracusa Road at 1:00 p.m. and proceed to James Street. The maids and dukes represented the aspects of Poseidons magical world. Court heralds were Samuel Landry, son of Matthew and Jaclyn Landry; Brett Hover, son of Tommy and Nicol Hover; Oliver Vining, son of Michael and Diana Vining; and Issac Price, son of Jeffery and Julie Price. Two federal courts later decided that the ordinance was an unconstitutional infringement on First Amendment rights of free association and an unwarranted intrusion into the privacy of the groups subject to the ordinance. Gerard Bourgeois and Emma Levert Aucoin reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LXI during the Krewe of Hephaestus court held Saturday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Bolton was one of several out of town bands for the Hephaestus parade. Parker Conrad escorted her. The oldest area krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, celebrated 60 years Saturday with a tableau at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Al and Shelly Adams hosted the party in honor of King Hephaestus LXI Gerard Bourgeois. The Krewe of Hephaestus Parade in Morgan City has a rich history of royalty dating to 1914, and parades were introduced in 1969. Hephaestus flag bearers bring forth the parade. Krewe of Hephaestus. **A High School graduate, under the age of 21, may join the krewe only if their parents are members. Krewe of Hephaestus King's Party held https://www.stmarynow.com/lifestyle/krewe-hephaestus-kings-party-held Pages to his majesty were Winston Aucoin, son of Dwayne and Michelle Aucoin, and Garrett Mason, son of Matthew and Fallon Mason. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. Hephaestus is Morgan City's oldest chartered krewe. Siracusaville. Representing The Robot from "Lost in Space" and the Sun were Gregory Theriot and Bria Marie Sosa, daughter of Roger Sosa and Dana Stansbury Sosa. Krewe of Tucumcari celebrates jubliee year at annual ball Feb 19, 2023 Founded in 1947, Baton Rouge's oldest Carnival organization, the men's Krewe of Tucumcari, celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. The Krewe of Proteus is the longest riding "Old Line" Night Parade Krewe in New Orleans Carnival after the Mistick Krewe and the Knights of Momus, stopped parading in 1992. The term is best known for its association with Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but is also used in other Carnival celebrations throughout South Louisiana (e.g. Entertainment was provided by Dance World. King and Queen Hephaestus LIX (59) will reign this year. Pages to her majesty were Ava Berry, daughter of JoeAl and Barbara Berry, and Blakely Fuhrer, daughter of Mallory Johnson Fuhrer and Cory Fuhrer. The Krewe of Hephaestus celebrated the start of Mardi Gras season with its traditional Twelfth Night Queens Party held Jan. 6. Representing Provence were Mr. Jean Paul Bourg and Miss Anna Armato, daughter of Mr. John and Mrs. Nicol Armato. Morgan City. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. Representing the Yuan Dynasty: Kyle Wilson, daughter of Jeffery Wilson and Donna Bostic Wilson, as Jade and Dan Sanford as Kublai Khan. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Lifestyle Krewe of Hephaestus King's Party For example, the Krewe of Endymion from New Orleans and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla from Tampa are currently restricted to men only. A growing movement by some conservatives, including Kemp, seeks to avoid divisive topics about the history of race in the U.S. And on the other side, activists like Atlanta civil rights attorney Gerald Griggs say they'll continue to demand change. "Three acres of solid granite, it's probably not going anywhere, that's why we're telling the story about it.". As the U.S. undergoes racial reckoning, the monument's future remains in doubt. Knights of Hephaestus were Messieurs Dwayne Aucoin, Gary Hover, John B. Plan your trip around your dining adventures! The Krewe of Proteus keep the season parade and ball theme secret until Lundi Gras. You have permission to edit this article. Morgan City. Hover and Garret LeBlanc. This couples parade has marching music, festive floats and tons to throw. FEB 21 - Siracusaville Parade. . The event will be held Feb. 25 at Caf Jo Jos in Morgan City. Representing the Qing Dynasty: Julianna Hernandez, daughter of Cecil and Kim Hernandez, as Theatre and the Arts and Conner LeBlanc as the Qing Warrior. The krewe is mystic so the parade's theme and royalty are kept secret until their tableau and ball. Krewe of Proteus parades on the evening of Lundi Gras prior to the Krewe of Orpheus. Entertainment for the court was provided by Dance World. He is an estate planning and business attorney,. Gerard Bourgeois and Emma Levert Aucoin reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LXI at the krewe's Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. He serves as a primary care physician/owner of Tiger Island Medical Clinic and is St. Mary Parish's coroner. Crowds lined the streets for the last local Mardi Gras parade. Armato is the daughter of John and Nicol Armato. Honored were past kings of Hephaestus and special guests were members of the 2016 Hephaestus court. She attends LSU, where she is majoring in accounting with a minor in data analytics. Morgan City. Entertainment was provided by Dance World. Sixth Street, Morgan City Morgan City, LA 70380. The mountain was also the site of the group's second resurgence. [5] Examples of female-only krewes include the New Orleans' Krewe of Cleopatra and Krewe of Muses and Tampa's Krewe of Venus. The parade follows the uptown route for parades starting at Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street; proceed north to St. Charles; proceed east on St. Charles to Lee Circle continuing on St. Charles to Canal Street. New Orleans,Argus Metairie 10:00 a.m. New Orleans,Elks Jeffersonians Metairie after Jefferson. Hosting the event were Luke and Judith Manfre in honor of King Hephaestus LVI Dr. Robert Bourgeois and his wife, Tari. On March 2, Chris Anthony Price and Mary Frances Aucoin, daughter of Michelle Trapp and Judge Gregory Aucoin, reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LIX over the royal court of Morgan City's oldest. Pages to the king were William Montgomery, son of William and Julie Ann Montgomery; and Miller Fuhrer, son of Mallory Johnson Fuhrer and Cory Fuhrer. Queen Hephaestus LXIII Anna Armato is a 2022 magna cum laude graduate of LSU in accounting. The queen's pages were Alex Marie Waguespack, daughter of Jonathan and Tiffany Waguespack; and Marie-Elise Matherne, daughter of Jeffrey and Courtney Matherne. He and his wife, Connie, have two daughters, Fallon Hardaway Mason, of Fairfax, Virginia, and Victoria Tagliabue Mathews, of Rowlett, Texas. St. Mary Parishs Oldest & most prestigious carnival organization. Fat Tuesday in Morgan City. "This carving is a monument.". Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538Phone: 337-828-3706Fax: 337-828-2874, Morgan CityReview1014Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380Phone: 985-384-8370Fax: 985-384-4255. The Krewe of Hephaestus King's Party was held Feb. 3. Representing Alsace-Lorraine were Mr. Will Montgomery and Miss Anna Segar, daughter of Mr. Jim and Mrs. Susan Segar. Her escort was Andy Walker. [1][2][3] The parade of the krewe of Proteus traditionally travels an Uptown or St. Charles route ending on Canal Street. The Coral Reef, Emily Colgin, is the daughter of Clint and Nicole Colgin. Representing Officer William Adama and the Earth were Duane Hirsch and Morgan Boudreaux, daughter of Scott and Alita Boudreaux. The queen is the daughter of Michelle Hunter Trapp and Judge Gregory P. Aucoin. Krewe Captain Gary P. Stansbury depicted the Courageous Astronaut for the krewe's ball, the theme of which was "Intergalactic Voyage." Gift bearers were Aria Matte, daughter of Eric and Brittany Matte; and Ellison Walker, daughter of Andy and Heather Walker. 'Hephaestus Grand Soiree' is theme for oldest Morgan City krewe's Feb. 18 ball. This new walking Krewe for the French Quarter and Marigny made a splashing debut in 2019 and grabbed a coveted parading spot on an open Friday night. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. On March 2, 2019, Mr. Chris Anthony Price and Miss Mary Frances Aucoin, daughter of Mrs. Michelle Trapp and Judge Gregory Aucoin, reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LIX over the royal court of Morgan Citys oldest krewe. Krewe of Hephaestus Hephaestus's Fat Tuesday parade closes area Mardi Gras celebration Tue, 02/21/2023 - 4:19pm The area's oldest Mardi Gras krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus held its parade Fat Tuesday bringing to an end the Tri-City area's celebrations of Carnival. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. CajunCoast.com. Bourgeois follows former family krewe royalty including father, Dr. Melvin Bourgeois (King Hephaestus XXV); sister, Therese Bourgeois Smith (Queen Hephaestus XXXII); niece, Caitlyn Bourgeois Minton (Queen Hephaestus LII); and brother, Dr. Robert Bourgeois (King Hephaestus LVI). Abraham Mosley, say the conversation about potential changes is ongoing. Civil Rights Activist Argues To Keep Confederate Monuments. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. Hephaestus is Morgan Citys oldest chartered krewe. Bourgeois is married to Ruth Bourgeois and they have two daughters, Natalie and Madeline. MAR 1 - Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. Hephaestus has a rich heritage, dating from 1914, of outstanding royalty, innovative themes and gorgeous court and ball presentations. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. Representing Monsters of the Deep, Kennedy Grizzaffi is the daughter of Frank Boo and Jodi Grizzaffi.