Each year we share a bit of the traditions behind what we do, in an effort to keep our culture alive and relevant. As many of you know, a Tableau and a masked Coronation Ball are two of the oldest Mardi Gras traditions. The Tableau itself is almost like a play which usually evokes a certain event, era or theme. Courtiers and Revelers alike are masked and costumed to mask their identies. For this reason, the unmasking of the Courtiers are concealed and then purposely mixed up again to further confound those who are guessing at who is whom. A married Courtier will not always promenade with his/her spouse; pairings are often switched immediately before they make their entrance. Our members are just as uncertain as you are of which person is which. Only the Captain and two officers know the identities of the King and Queen. Not even the Emcees know whose names will be announced by the Krewe Captain at the unmasking! This tradition of secrecy adds a great deal of spice to the merriment and brings a year-long crescendo of preparations, committee meetings, costume fittings and rehearsals to a glittering finish. A Mardi Gras Ball always highlights its Queen and Maids above any of the gentlemen involved. Afer all, it is the Queen's Coronation that we celebrate. On St. Valentine's night 1998, our Tableau honors our Queen, Evangeline IV, who is the Monarch of all our hearts. This Carnival season, the Queen of Hearts theme draws from our incredibly rich American musical theater tradition to showcase several unforgettable women and the men who loved them. From the lights of Broadway to the lights of Peachtree Street the King and Queen of The Mystick Krewe des Acadiens reigns supreme once again!! 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