Crystal & Richard Wagner

Ivan Riley, Wendye Washburn & David Lunden

Jocelyn Hall & Cody Harris

Jackie Hattaway & Donna Wilson

Christina & Eric Burch

Chris & Jim Shaffer

T

he mystic societies of Krewe of Cerveza, Krewe Du Brew, Krewe De los Muertos, 
Krewe De Bon Amis, and Mystic Order of Revelry presented the 2nd Annual Joint 
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball on Saturday, January 20. The night was appropriately 
themed “Like Totally 80’s.”  An Open Bar was included with ticket price, as well as 

a dinner buffet.

The night began with a masquerade cocktail reception and networking, followed by a masked 

coronation. In keeping with tradition, a second line procession completed the ceremony with the 
unmasking of members at the end of the procession. The Royalty Reception was then held where 
the newly crowned king and queen could interact with their guests as attendees were encouraged 
to visit the buffet. Each krewe presented their king and queen to the assembly, and attendees 
cheered on each pair as they walked to the stage. 

Attire for the evening was black tie, formal dresses or krewe costume. Raised on the Radio 

provided the live entertainment for the evening. Organizer, Randy Palmer stated, “Next year, 
we hope to invite more Krewes to join in, and we’d like to start the planning for next year’s ball in 
May.”

Joint Mardi Gras 

Masquerade Ball

photos & story by

 Kristina Wright 

Chrissy Gentry & Christine Fay

   VIP Pensacola at Sanders Beach - Corinne Jones Resource Center

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