Chairman, King and Queen announced for 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Ball

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians has announced who will be the Chairman, King and Queen of the 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Ball.

Mystick Krewe of Louisianians Captain Sen. Bill Cassidy and krewe senior lieutenants made the announcement on Wednesday, June 26.

Krewe leaders said Congressman Troy Carter will serve as the chairman of the 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Ball, slated to take place from Jan. 23 to Jan. 26, 2025, at the Washington Hilton.

Carter selected Lt. Col. Roderick “Rico” Alvendia to reign as king and Kendall Elizabeth Williams as queen of the ball.

Krewe leaders said Alvendia is a Louisiana attorney and a co-founder of the “Legion of Mars Mardi Gras Krewe.”

Williams graduated from Louise S. McGehee School in 2024 and received the Daughters of the American Revolution award in addition to being a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club.

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