The Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos held its Coronation to announce the 2018 Royal Court Aug. 12. The event was held at the Ben Johnson Auditorium in Natchitoches with live music provided by Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs. The Krewe of Dionysos is celebrating its 20th year of inception this year. The theme for the upcoming season is, “20 Years of Peace, Love and Mardi Gras.”
The 2018 Royal Court is:
Captain Dionysos XX Pete Johnson
King Dionysos XX Dennis Bryant
Queen Dionysos XX Darlene McElwee
Duke and Duchess of Dance Jim Davis and Jamie LaCour
Duke and Duchess of Desire Brandon Hillman and Kelli Todd
Duke and Duchess of Destiny Justin McKnight and Melissa Slaughter
Duke and Duchess of Decadence Randy Williams and Linda Rachal
Congratulations to our New King Denis Bryant , our Beautiful Queen Darlene McElwee and their Royal Court !! You all look amazing ! Our Captain Pete Johnson will see to it that we have a wonderful year of ” Peace, Love and Mardi Gras” !! ALL HAIL