Rain may have halted the rolling of Winnfield’s Mardi Gras Parade earlier this month but nothing could stop “Les Bon Temps” as Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s Krewe of Methuselah celebrated their annual Mardi Gras Pageant on February 12.
The Krewe of Methuselah crowned a new king and queen. King was Mr. Joseph Fredieu and Queen, Ms. Doris Leeper along with their court. Chosen 1st runners up were, Mr. John Meredith and Ms. Georginna Williams, and 2nd runners up were, Mr. Gerald Fisher and Ms. Lorrie Snook. Gracious judges were Mrs. Tiffany McBride from Lagniappe Homecare, Mrs. Delores Sampey from Hand in Hand Hospice, and Mrs. Jessica Etheridge, Marketplace Chaplain. Special entertainment was provided by Mrs. Sondra Walker and Mrs. Jessica Etheridge.
Following the pageant, family, friends, and community were invited to stay and enjoy punch and king cakes made by Sweet Joy Bakery out of Alexandria. Autumn Leaves thanked auditors, Mrs. Kasey Bevill and Mrs. Kylie Mercer, as well as photographer, Mrs. Sandi Teal. A special thanks was extended to beautician Ms. Megan Glenn for taking care of the ladies and gentlemen for making them look so beautiful and handsome for the event.
On Tuesday on Mardi Gras itself, Autumn Leaves extended their celebration when everyone enjoyed the Mardi Gras Parade with music, beads and masks. The King and Queen were head of the parade. Traina’s Bakery of Jonesboro did a wonderful job on the Mardi Gras jelly rolls that were enjoyed by all.
