A Tableau and a masked Coronation Ball are two of the oldest traditions of Mardi Gras. The Tableau itself is almost like a play which evokes a certain event, era or theme. Set against this backdrop is the evening's most solemn aspect: the coronation. Crowning the new Queen and investing the new King with his goblet, inaugurate their reign for the coming year. The true revelry actually takes place only after the King and Queen leave the room! It seemed fitting that since we instituted authenticity into Atlanta's Mardi Gras celebrations, we must also share the folklore behind what we do, which inevitably leads us to the theme for this year's Bal Masqué. This Tableau gives you a glimpse of 175 years of Mardi Gras Krewes in the Crescent City. The Vieux Carré ("the old quarter") is the historic name for the French Quarter. Although the big parades cannot pass through its narrow streets, they travel its western edge along Canal Street on their way to the Garden District. Even though Mobile is Mardi Gras' American birthplace, New Orleans' public Carnival traditions are the most widely recognized. The Acadien ball represents the private Mardi Gras which few people actually see, except as invited guests. This year we honor old customs and create our own future memories. Laissez les bontemps roulez! 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 HISTORY | MARDI GRAS BALLS | PHILANTHROPY | MEMBERSHIP | CONTACT US | HOME COPYRIGHT © 2007 The Mystick Krewe des Acadiens • All Rights Reserved Website and Annual Bal Masqué Programs Designed by: H Bourg