
Congressman
Steve Scalise
Captain of the Krewe
The Executive Committee of the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians is pleased to announce that Congressman Steve Scalise has been named Captain of The Krewe, succeeding Senator David Vitter as his four year term as Captain has been completed.
We thank Senator Vitter for his dedicated service and wish Congressman Scalise a successful term as our new Captain.
2023 Event Schedule
Rooms for 2023
(PLEASE NOTE ROOMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Krewe Administration
Coat Room (Terrace Level)
Men’s Costume Fitting and Storage
Gunston East & West (Terrace level)
Ladies’ Costume Fitting and Storage
Fairchild East Room (Terrace level)
Lieutenants and Krewe Meetings
Columbia Hall 1-3 (Terrace level)
Saturday Ladies’ Dressing room
Fairchild East Room (Terrace level)
Saturday Men’s Dressing Room
Columbia Hall North and 1-3 (Terrace level)
Thursday, January 26
Louisiana Alive!
International Ballroom
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Krewe Member Tickets & Ducal/Duchess pick up (Coats Room, Terrace Level)
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch
Two complimentary tickets for “Louisiana Alive” will be given to each Krewe Member when they sign in at the Krewe Administration Room. These tickets will not be given to persons other than the Krewe Member.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Costume Fitting Open (Gunston Room, Terrace Level)You must have your costume tag to be fitted!
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Costume Room Closed
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Costume Fitting Open (Gunston Room, Terrace Level) You must have your costume tag to be fitted!
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
“Louisiana Alive”, International Ballroom
Dress: Business/Cocktail Attire
Admission: By ticket ONLY
Friday, January 27
Friday Festival
International Ballroom
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Costume Fitting Open (Gunston Room, Terrace Level) You must have your costume tag to be fitted!
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Krewe Member Tickets & Ducal/Duchess pick up (Coats Room, Terrace Level)
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch
10:00 am
Lieutenant’s Meeting, Columbia Hall 1-3 (Terrace level) This is a mandatory meeting for all Lieutenants. Assignments will be
made at this time.
10:30 am
First Time Krewe Member Orientation, Columbia Hall 1-3 (Terrace Level)
Pre-Rehearsal Bloody Mary Reception, Columbia Hall 1-3 (Terrace Level)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
**KREWE REHEARSAL (Columbia Hall 1-3, Terrace level) It is important that all Krewe members attend as all assignments are made at this time. This is a REQUIRED rehearsal for both old and new participants to familiarize all with many changes in the programs.
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Costume Room Closed
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Costume Fitting Open (Gunston Room, Terrace Level) You must have your costume tag to be fitted!
NOTE: Final hours of Costume Fitting will be on Saturday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am
6:30 pm
Captain's Dinner Dance, International Ballroom
Dress: Black Tie/Formal
Admission: By ticket ONLY
7:30 pm
Presentation; Seated Dinner and dancing to follow
Saturday, January 28
Mardi Gras Ball
International Ballroom
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Costume Fitting - Final Hours (Gunston Room, Terrace Level)
4:00 pm
Catholic Vigil Mass (Columbia Hall, rooms 9-11)
6:45 pm
Members report to Krewe dressing room, Columbia Hall ENTRY Columbia Hall West double doors, Fairchild East Room (Ladies)
Member Admission: by ticket, ducal, and COSTUME TAG to retrieve Krewe bag YOU WILL PICK UP YOUR KREWE BAG UPON RETURNING TO THE KREWE ROOM AFTER FIRST PROCESSION IN THE BALLROOM. You must hand them your costume tag to receive a krewe
bag.
7:00 pm
Mardi Gras Ball, International Ballroom
Dress: Black Tie/ Formal
Admission: By ticket ONLY
8:00 pm
Presentation Begins