Two young women from the Natchitoches and Cane River areas have been named to the Royal Court for the 77th Cotillion, an annual tradition in the Ark-La-Tex region.
The Cotillion Club announced that Sophia Sutton Hogg will serve as Duchess of Cane River, while Anne Michelle Long has been selected as Duchess of Natchitoches.
Hogg, a student at Louisiana State University, is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Edward Hogg. Long, who attends the University of Louisiana at Monroe, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dale Long Jr.
Their selection continues a long-standing tradition of including representatives from across the region in one of Shreveport’s most prominent social events.
The 2026 Cotillion, themed “Celestial Celebration,” is scheduled for Friday, April 17, at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Organizers said the event will draw inspiration from celestial imagery, including constellations and sunbursts, reflecting centuries of fascination with the night sky.
The evening will include the formal presentation of the Royal Court, followed by a banquet and dancing. Music will be provided by the Chad Causey Orchestra and the Jordan Kahn Orchestra.
Additional members of the 2026 Royal Court include Rex LXXVII William Attwell Hancock, Regina LXXVII Ashton Marianne Farr, Prince Akin Stander Olsan Jr., and Princess Julia Claire Hancock.
Founded in 1949, the Cotillion Club was established to promote interest in the Shreveport area and has remained a longstanding tradition inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras krewes. The event continues to draw participation from families across the region while contributing to the local economy.
