Lori and Willis Taylor

Caroline and Cody Brazzell and Chandler Deniakos

Diane Aillet, Nick and Elizabeth Ardoin, Duchess of Fun Destiny Collier

Chad and Monica Ardoin

Bob and Melanie Ross

Gary and Robin Allen

Katherine Nash, Kirsten Shrewsberry, Emily Keaty

Wilda Smith, Sophie Duke

Micha Duffy, Karen Barnes, Krista Duffy

Matt Byes, Lauren Knicely

The Krewe of Centaur hosted their Grand Bal XXXII, Mystical Vacation, at the Shreveport Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. 20. Captain Ricky Bridges presided over the festivities as the royalty was introduced to the crowd of more than 1,400. The party featured an open bar and dinner buffet, and the Chee Weez from New Orleans provided entertainment. – Mark Crawford

Anna Lester, Kelly Rouse and Sarah Sealy

Randy Davidson and Martha Hammock

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream by Holy Angels held its First Scoop Celebration on Jan. 23, marking the opening of its second location and first in Bossier City. Mayor Tommy Chandler received the honorary first scoop of ice cream. – Paul Savage Jr.

Guests walked into a Storybook Reunion at the Krewe of Elders XXVI ball on Jan. 19 at LeBossier Event Center. Royalty greeted everyone at the door. After the tableau, there was dancing to the music of Only Funktion. – Mary Ann Van Osdell

Don Crowe and Dianne Harmon

Marilyn Creswell and Reba Martin

Mayor Tommy Chandler, Toni Goodwin, Amy Reeves, Darla Mattson and Isabel Jowers

Pam Gras and Laura Seabaugh

Pat Stell, Sharon Davis, Jesus Eguia

Attending the ninth annual Loblolly Twelfth Night Revelers party provides the experience of Mardi Gras in a whirlwind. Held on Jan. 6 at the Holiday Inn Downtown, guests were treated to a buffet, mimosas and jazz music. Proceeds benefit Creswell Elementary School. – Mary Ann Van Osdell

Bitsy Smith, Ashley Bodie, Tommi Johnson, Theresa Miller, Brittany Johnson and Becky Cude

Maryanne Cummings and Eddie Horton

Robin Merkle and Jennifer Carter

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