Krewe of S'iriser

Three friends, Anne West, Eva Long and Terri Stephens, founded the Krewe of S’iriser (pronounced See Ree Zay) in 2004. S’iriser is an all women’s Krewe based on friendship and membership is by invitation only.

S’iriser is French and means “to become iridescent” – the light of love reflected from an iridescent prism promising harmony among good friends; Bon Amie.

Our Story:
When the Goddess if Iris and the Goddess of Muse met in New Orleans at the Café du Monde, they made a lovely pair, two sea nymphs; one with the fleur d'iris in her hair and the other in her bejeweled beret-as different as salt and sea air. The Goddess of Iris represents Hope and is the Messenger from above to all women of humankind. The Goddess of Muse, daughter of Zeus, holds the power of imagination with all the colors of creativity. Together these two Goddesses possess the virtues of friendship. They climbed the spiral staircase into the Garden of Enchantment walled with silver pillars and were transcended into the Goddess of S'iriser.

Each member is a Winged Goddess-Muses who are empowered by each other to spread our wings and fly-to become anything and everything we do desire.

Our Parade Float:
Mary Giddens represents us as our AMGA member. We built our float during the first year. It was christened as a symbol of friendship, hope and creativity. We participate in both the Children’s and Adult parades and the floats fill almost immediately. Our members and guests meet in a designated area to enjoy the Adult Parade.

Our Royal Court:
La Graces Royale

Her Empress S'iriser is the Goddess of Wisdom, Hope and Beauty, the highest ranking Goddess to favor our Court. The Goddesses of Muse are Irisia (Ah ree see ah) and Laia (Laa ah). Her Grace Irisia is the Goddess of Charm and Wit. Her Grace Laia is the Goddess of Splendor, Festivity and Rejoicing.

Our 2008 La Graces Royale:
Empress S’iriser III is Ashley Jeannsonne. Her Grace Laia is Kathleen Molinar and Her Grace Iriser is Rachel Grimes. The Court is presented at our Gala and and our Empress sits upon throne to hear and grant wishes. The Court is crowned at our annual Cochon de Lait and they host LeDemoiselle Royal – The Royal Tea – to honor their subjects. Details concerning Le Demoiselle Royale are kept secret.

The Krewe hosts our La Cochon de lait Royale (The Royal Pig Roast) in honor of La Graces Royale.

Our Gala:
Our Mardi Gras Gala is our Ball. What a Grand Gala! Every member is reveled as a Goddess, and as a Goddess basks in the splendor of absolute abandonment mesmerized in the moonlight of fantasy.

Socials:
We have Krewe picnics, crawfish boils and BBQ's and several Goddesses' Nights Out. Our Dragons, the men in our lives, play an important role in our festivities.

Our Signature Toast:
"L'amour, L'amour Bonne Amie C'est la Vie!" Translation: "Love, Love Good Friend That's Life!"

Our Signature Colors:
Iridescent (Mingling of Colors, Shimmery/Silver); Ambrosia (Lilac with a blend of Lavender); Imperial Purple; Peacock Blue; Emerald Green

May All Your Dreams Come True This Mardi Gras Season!