Saturday, August 20, 2011 - Membership Kick-Off Party - "Salute to America" 7:00pm to 11:00pm:
A-F: Chips, dips
Please come out and meet and welcome our newest members of the Krewe and help us kick off a new year with old and new friends.
Sunday, October 2, 2011 - Family Fall Fest - 11 am till 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4, 2011 - New Orleans Bus Trip:
Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 - Twelfth Night - Lake Charles Civic Center - 7:00pm.
Friday January 27, 2012 - Cocktail Party - 8:00pm - 12:00am
Friday, February 10, 2012 - Decorating for the Ball -Buccaneer Room, Lake Charles Civic Center - 6:00pm until:
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 29th Annual Costume Ball - Buccaneer Room, Lake Charles Civic Center 7 pm until Costume required!
Knights of Columbus Hall, 1515 Garfield St., Westlake, LA. Street runs behind Catholic Church - take Sampson to Popeye's, turn west (left or right depending on your direction) turn left at First Street and the building is on the right. (View Map)
Everyone needs to bring your own choice of drinks, there is NO corkage fee!!!
The Krewe will provide the meat along with bread and condiments, but we are asking the members to bring a side dish according to the INITIAL of your LAST name:
G-L: Crackers, cheeses, veggies (dip)
M-R: Salad (green, fruit, pasta, potato, coleslaw, etc.)
S-Z: Desserts, sweets
Krewe merchandise will be available for sale!
Pinderosa Park in Westlake, LA.
Bring the kids and grandkids and come on out for a fabulous day of food, fun and friendship! Hamburgers and hotdogs provided, but please BYOB! Krewe merchandise (caps, shirts, koozies, cups) will be available for sale. Krewe Members and Family.
Krewe du Lac will be once again hitting the road for a weekend of fun times with great friends to party down in the Big Easy! The bus will depart at 8 am, so get there early if you don't want to be left behind! Loading will be at the SE corner of the K-Mart parking lot on Ryan St. You can park across Sale St. at Jeff Davis Bank. We will leave N'awlins at 3:00 Sunday afternoon to head home. Cost is $300 per couple and includes beverages on the bus and lodging in N'awlins. Krewe Members
Send in your payment by October 20, to:
Bill Willis
1551 Campfire Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
A glittering entrance to the Mardi Gras season, the Twelfth Night celebration draws thousands to see the grand promenade of this past year's kings, queens, and captains of over 50 krewes. The Twelfth Night tradition parallels the three kings' entry at the ancient nativity twelve days after Jesus' birth. The 2011 royal courts will wave goodbye to all in preparation for the 2012 courts, which will be in full display during the Royal Gala In the spirit of gift-bearing, everyone present at the Southwest Louisiana celebration is given a piece of king cake, and 12 grand prizes are given to visitors who find a surprise in the cake. Luxurious door prizes will be given out and afterwards there will be music and dancing. Krewe Members and Family
The Cocktail Party will again be at Treasures of Marilyn's on 5th Ave. Band will be Backyard Cowboys. Cash bar and photographer available. Black tie optional. Krewe Members
Please come join in the fun and help decorate for the Ball this Friday night. Krewe du Lac merchandise will be available for purchase. PLEASE NOTE that all children MUST BE SUPERVISED at all times Friday night! Krewe Members
Band will be No Idea. Doors will open at 7:00 pm and close promptly at 8:00 for the duration of the Court Presentation. The Krewe pays a food fee so the members are welcome to bring in their own food, but a corkage fee for all alcohol brought in MUST be paid and all the bottles stamped. The Civic Center is very strict about this and fines can be assessed for liquor which is "sneaked" in under costumes. Wrapped gifts will be opened to check for alcohol. A copy of the Civic Center's Alcohol Regulations and rules regarding ice and gift wrapping can be found HERE. If you'd prefer to buy liquor by the bottle from the CC and skip paying corkage fees, here is the latest price list. Police officers will be checking alcohol and wristbands before allowing anyone entrance into the Ball. A cash bar and photographer will be available. Krewe Members and Guests
Merchants’ Parade - Friday, February 17, 7 p.m.
Local business leaders and social organizations will take to the streets on festive floats, throwing thousands of beads, doubloons and other assorted goodies. Although not an official Krewe function, the Merchant's Parade is a fun parade for the whole family. If you're looking for a good place to watch it, why don't you come join a big bunch of our Krewe buddies at Cooler's Ice House. If you get there early, you can back your pickup or SUV near the street to sit in back with the kids or bring lawn chairs to set up next to the sidewalk. The adults can socialize in the warmth and smoke free atmosphere of Coolers and then go out to the street when the parade gets there. Another benefit of Coolers is that they have clean rest rooms!
World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-Off - Saturday, February 18, 8 a.m.2 p.m.
A few of our Krewe members will again be shooting for that elusive 1st place trophy for best gumbo! They will be cooking chicken & sausage gumbo & offering free boudin to honor this year's Royal Court and our Krewe members and friends, so come on out and join us. I guarantee this is the best $5 you will ever spend to get in and sample gumbo to your heart's delight and listen to some rocking Cajun music that comes along with it. Gumbo judging begins at noon and right after that, gumbo will be served to the public. Admission is $5, and children 5 and under are admitted free.
Children’s Parade - Sunday, February 19, 3 p.m.
Come on out and join your friends at the parking lot of Flavin Realty, 3221 Ryan St., for a laid back, relaxing day of socializing and watching the parade. The Krewe's BBQ wagon will be there and if you would like to, you're welcome to bring and burn your own fast cooking food.
Parade Info: As of today, (Feb. 13) there are only a few spots left on the Children's parade, so if you haven't signed up and want to ride, get your money in to Jim Barnatt as soon as possible. The Children's Parade is for Krewe Member's children ONLY, NO NIECES, NEPHEWS OR GRANDCHILDREN! The float is limited to 50 children, and one adult must accompany each child. Sorry, but no children under the age of 3 will be allowed. The cost is $5. per child. Bring plenty of throws and candy!! NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON FLOAT! Mail or drop off checks along with names of riders to:
Jim Barnatt
330 Wilson Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Receipt of payment confirms your reservation and everyone must be in costume and purchase their own throws.
If you have any questions concerning the floats, you can email Jim at: jbarnatt@bellsouth.net
Since Dan Flavin has been gracious enough to allow us to again setup at the Flavin Realty parking lot, PLEASE do your part and keep the grounds as clean as possible. We are responsible for cleaning up afterwards, so try to pick up any trash you see on the ground.
Lighted Boat Parade - Seawall behind the Civic Center - Sunday, February 19, 7:00 PM Open to Public
The Boat Parade is a glittering night-time stream of decorated boats that circle close to the Seawall in Lake Charles, all decorated in Mardi Gras style. It's a beautiful salute to our waterways and love of water sports and a perfect topper to a Sunday of celebration. Krewe du Lac's new Court will be Going Wild again, riding on one of the bigger boats in the parade and throwing beads to the people on shore, so bring the kids out to the Seawall and join in the fun.
Royal Gala - Monday, February 20, 7 p.m.
The Cinderella moment of the season features the 2012 courts of the 60 or so krewes in Southwest Louisiana, with kings, queens, royal dukes and duchesses, captains, courtesans and jesters. Please wear your Krewe du Lac colors and come out and show your support for our new Court as they strut their stuff down the isle at the Civic Center. Tickets are $5 in advance, or $6 at the door. Children 5 and under are admitted for free.
Mardi Gras Day - ALL DAY!!! - Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Members & Guests. Parking lot of Flavin Realty, 3221 Ryan St. We'll have a D.J. playing the latest hits for your listening and dancing pleasure and the BBQ wagon will be available for people who want to bring & burn their own food. So, pack up your ice chests and lawn chairs and come out and enjoy the parade and the fellowship of Krewe membership!
Since Dan Flavin has been gracious enough to allow us to again setup at the Flavin Realty parking lot, PLEASE do your part and keep the grounds as clean as possible. We are responsible for cleaning up afterwards, so try to pick up any trash you see on the ground.
Any volunteers who can help take down the plastic fence and pack up the BBQ wagon after the parade is over would also be greatly appreciated!
Krewe of Krewes Parade - Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 p.m.
As of today, (Feb. 13), there is still plenty of room left on the float for members, so please send in your fee to Jim to reserve your spot. For you new members who have never ridden, this is one of the best times you will ever have and you'll get to make new friends with your fellow members. Cost is $15 per member and drinks are provided. Please bring plenty of beads and throws! Names of riders, their email address and money should be sent to:
Jim Barnatt
330 Wilson Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Receipt of payment confirms your reservation and everyone must be in costume and purchase their own throws.
If you have any questions concerning the floats, you can email Jim at: jbarnatt@bellsouth.net
If you have any questions about anything, below is a list of the hard working board members who are always more than happy to help you out:
Captain Colvin LeDoux: leducs12@aol.com
Jim Barnatt: jbarnatt@bellsouth.net
Cyndi LeJeune: CLeJeune@jdbank.com
Donnie Martin: martin.donnie@gmail.com
Wayne McVicker: wmcvicker@centurytel.net
Sam Reeves: sambo@camtel.net
Denise Savant: denisesavant@yahoo.com
Bill Willis: willbillis@bellsouth.net
Phyllis Guidry: sassysangria009@yahoo.com
Lisa Ange: lisakange@hotmail.com
Email Notices: I send out email notices to our members throughout the year, announcing upcoming events, special projects we'll be working on, members who have passed away and other important Krewe notices that usually aren't in the Newsletters. If you are not receiving them and would like to, please send an email to: and ask that your name be added to the list.