The Grand Ballroom of the New Orleans Sheraton Lodge was the setting Friday because the Krewe of Mid-Metropolis offered its 89th bal masque and supper dance.
Colourful costumes, lavish surroundings and music highlighted the night because the krewe delighted their visitors with a pageant titled “Louisiana’s Bounty.”
Reigning as Queen of the ball was Mrs. Jennifer Rebecca Weathers. She is the spouse of retired Chief Warrant Officer Randy Weathers.
Reigning as King Mid-Metropolis LXXXIX was Mr. D. Michael Vincent.
Maids within the courtroom have been Misses Grace Kathryn Ciaston, daughter of Jan and Mary Ann Ciaston; Abby Logan Segretto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Segretto; Mikalah Therese Velasquez, daughter of Mr. Roy Velasquez and Ms. Melissa Lupo Velasquez; Stephanie Renee Chenault, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roger Chenault; Julia Rivers Stricklin, daughter of Hal and Patricia Stricklin; Mallette Holmes, daughter of Larry and Peggy Holmes; Gabrielle Elyse Saulters, daughter of Grady and Aimee Saulters; and Mia Renee Subervielle, daughter of Mark and Mary Subervielle.
Junior maids have been Misses Charlotte Ann Velasquez, daughter of Mr. Roy Velasquez and Ms. Melissa Lupo Velasquez; Ryann Elizabeth Lindsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lindsey; Anna Dupuy Morse, daughter of Mr. Leonard Morse and Ms. Janet Colby Morse; Lilly Grace Savoie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Savoie; Savannah Marie Reina, daughter of Drs. Jason and Rachel Reina; Jane Clare Stewart, daughter of Joseph Stewart and Andrea Lea; Skylar Rebecca Stevenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stevenson; and Eleanor Elizabeth Pipe, daughter of James and Amy Pipe.
Her majesty’s princesses have been Misses Emersyn Lynley Brown, daughter of Ms. Madeline Clement and Gabriella Leonor Stevenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stevenson.
The king’s pages have been Masters George Joseph Stewart, son of Joseph Stewart and Andrea Lea and James Fitzmorris Brown, son of Ms. Madeline Clement.
The queen wore a robe of gold dupioni silk with a lace overlay embellished with rhinestones and Austrian crystals. Her double-petal Medici collar was adorned with Alençon lace and rhinestones. Her complete ensemble was accomplished with a 12-foot mantle and jeweled crown and scepter.
His majesty wore an imperial-style tunic of the identical shade and design of the queen and featured a 12-foot mantle and crown and scepter.
The captain entered the ballroom sporting a gold tunic encrusted with rhinestones and Austrian crystals. His full monarch cape featured a stand-up collar, a domed headpiece topped with French plumes and the standard captain’s baton accomplished his apparel.
Every maid within the courtroom wore a fancy dress to hold out the theme “Louisiana’s Bounty.” Miss Ciaston represented Creole tomatoes. Miss Segretto represented shrimp. The Louisiana Iris was represented by Miss Velasquez. Miss Chenault portrayed the crane. Miss Stricklin embodied blue crabs. Miss Holmes represented strawberries. Miss Saulter was peaches. Miss Subervielle was the pelican.
Officers have been offered in conventional costumes of purple, gold and silver that includes a domed headpiece topped with French plumes.
The night started with the presentation of the nation’s colours and the taking part in of the nationwide anthem. The king and queen of 2022 have been additionally offered.
Following the tableau, members and their visitors loved dinner and have been entertained by Louisiana Spice.
Normal chairman of the ball was Mr. Matthew Zada. Committeemen have been Messrs. William Danflous, Stephen Haydel, Joseph DiFatta Jr., Charley Hassinger, Robbie Ventura, Michael Diodene, Michael Carlson, John Miller and Dr. Ron Wauters.
The captain emeritus is Mr. Michael Haydel. Mr. Jake Romano was the grasp of ceremony.