Mardi Gras de la Louisiane

Krewe of Alexandra

The Krewe of Alexandra was the first all women's krewe in Central Louisiana. We were founded and established in 1990. Our captain has been Shirley Baudoin for 16 years and she will remain as captain until she chooses a successor. Connie Gates is our Co Captain and has been for the last two years and will remain as Co Captain.

The first mardi Gras Ball was held February 11, 1991 at the Hotel Bentley. Every ball thereafter was held at the Hotel Bentley until it was closed. The name Alexandra comes from the town Alexandria and the part fact, part fiction story of a mysterious lady names Alexandra. The membership is limited to 65 members and is by invitation only. We are governed by our captain, co captain and a board of 6 members chosen by a drawing of those willing to serve. We choose a Queen and 2 Princesses by a random drawing of those willing to serve.

We are proud to note that 4 other lady krewe's have originated from the Krewe of Alexandra. Our colors are purple to express our passion for fun, and gold to express our wealth of friendship. Our theme for each ball changes with each new year. The krewe members decorate the ballroom to express the theme for that year. We have participated in the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association Parade since the beginning in 1994. The krewe also participates in the AMGA Children's Parade some years.

We have also had two of our krewe members serve as President of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. We also have participated in the Pinecrest Mardi Gras Parade for several years. We also began the tradition of a local Mardi Gras Krewe hosting the Feast of Epiphany by hosting the first one at St. James Episcopal with Reverand Paul Tunkle. It has since moved to St. Rita and a different krewe hosts it each year. The krewe members also chose to give back to the community and have helped out the American Cancer Society every year. In 2006-2007, the Krewe of Alexandra raised over $18,000 for Bella Tarver. Bella is a 3 year old native of Central Louisiana that was diagnosed with Leukemia.The krewe also participates in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life every year to help the American Cancer Society raise money for cancer patients.

We are just a bunch of working women that love to party and love Mardi Gras!