A PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

Karnival Krewe de Louisiane

The only krewe of its kind, the purpose of Karnival Krewe de Louisiane (KKdL) is to raise funds for cancer research, cancer education, and indigent cancer patient care in the Baton Rouge area. Originally called the Governor’s Mardi Gras Ball in 1987, Karnival Krewe de Louisiane, was founded by a group of individuals who cared deeply about those faced with cancer and shared a passion for the Mardi Gras tradition.

To date, the Krewe has contributed more than $5.3 million to support Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

2025 MARDI GRAS BALL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

A LIFETIME OF GIVING

To preserve the benefits of its philanthropic activities, Karnival Krewe de Louisiane is proud to continue to raise money to support the efforts of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. This relationship is a win-win situation for all concerned, especially those in need of cancer services in our community. To date, the Krewe has helped to raise over $5.3 MILLION!

A message from Dr. Kellie Schmeeckle, M.D., also previously a Duchess at our 2024 Mardi Gras Ball with a special message from Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

OUR HISTORY

OUR philanthropy

About the Ball

OUR MARDI GRAS BALL

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King Brett Furr and Queen Jaime Odom reigned over the 37th Annual Karnival Krewe de Louisiane Ball on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Our 38th Annual Ball will be held on Valentine’s Night on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Our People

Our Krewe

Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers who manage the Krewe organizations like a business. they make sure all monies spent are essential as they develop the events associated with each Mardi Gras season. They always keep in mind that their ultimate goal is to donate as much money as possible to the fight against cancer.

Meet our Board of Directors - Click Here.

The dedicated Corporate Membership makes our efforts a success, year after year. We thank all of our members for their continued support!

Corporate sponsors are featured annually throughout our Krewe events and our our Ball.

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The Royal Court at Karnival Krewe has been celebrated for over four decades now. At the center of the Karnival, they support us in our philanthropic activities and always show us a good time.

See photos of the past courts and our lovely debutantes - Click Here

Our Individual Members are the heart and soul of our Krewe. They work on our planning committees and boards to make our events more successful every year, and they always know how to have a fun time in the spirit of Mardi Gras.

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The Sponsors

The Krewe is thankful for all the generous donations it receives. We'd like to give a special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gerry Lane Enterprises. This organization has supported us through the years and we are most grateful. For more information about Gerry Lane Enterprises and their ongoing commitment to KKdL, Baton Rouge and its surrounding communities, click on the links below and see for yourself why Gerry Lane does so much more than just sell cars and trucks.

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