Krewe of Galatea

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Queen Galatea LV Mrs. Allen Smith Jr. calls a hello to a parade goer.
—Review Photos/Diane Miller Fears

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Galatea Parade Lieutenant Mrs. Lee Dragna tosses a hoop.

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Galatea's parade features lots of out-of-town and local bands.

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Morgan City High School's drumline.

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Keeping it patriotic with the Morgan City High JROTC.

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Tossing toys can be a two-handed affair.

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And the crowd cheers for more.

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Float participants have a good time.

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A little "group therapy" goes a long way.

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And the beat goes on.

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Queen Nike LII Meredith Loupe tosses a bauble.

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King Nike LII Brandon Guagliardo prepares to make a throw.

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Nike members toss to the crowd.

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More trinkets fly.

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Hannibal Captain Shawn Garner greets the crowd.

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King and Queen Hannibal XLIV Lester Jupiter and Cherry Brown wave from both sides of the float.

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Tossing goodies.

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Hannibal member rides as a Saints fan.

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Participating in a parade can be exhausting work.

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Alex Matusiak, 8, of Morgan City loaded up on trinkets.

Galatea's parade rolls Sunday with Nike and Hannibal

The women's Krewe of Galatea held its parade Sunday in Morgan City with participants from the children's Krewe of Nike and the Krewe of Hannibal following their procession.

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The Krewe of Galatea Second Line Club recently held its luncheon at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Welcomed as the newest of the club that honors wives of Galatea kings, was Mrs. David Burton, wife of King Galatea LIV. Presenting her with the Second Line Club pin is Mrs. M.D. Shannon III.
—Submitted Photos

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Members of the Krewe of Galatea Second Line Club recently gathered at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City to welcome its newest member, Mrs. David Burton, wife of King Galatea LIV. The club is comprised of wives of Galatea kings. Front row from left are Mrs. Johnny Conrad, Mrs. Alden Vining, Mrs. A.J. Dohmann, Burton, Mrs. M.D. Shannon III, Mrs. R.L. Covington, Mrs. Alfred Arceneaux and Mrs. Wendle Huddleston. Standing from left are Mrs. Charlie Solar, Mrs. David Fuhrer, Mrs. Brian Bell, Mrs. Lee Dragna, Mrs. Ronald Ratcliff, Mrs. Edward Leonard, Mrs. Steve Domangue, Mrs. Robert Opperman, Mrs. Craig Bennett, Mrs. Waddell Thibodaux, Mrs. Charles LeBlanc, Mrs. Les Ellis, Mrs. Pat DeHart and Mrs. Drake Stansbury.

Burton welcomed as newest Galatea Second Line Club member

Members of the Krewe of Galatea Second Line Club recently gathered at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City to welcome its newest member, Mrs. David Burton, wife of King Galatea LIV.

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The Krewe of Galatea captain (traditionally unnamed) tosses a football out to the crowd.
—The Review photos/Diane Miller Fears

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The local Junior ROTC presented the colors at the beginning of the parade Sunday.

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Krewe of Galatea Parade Lt. Deborah Garber tosses out golden beads.

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Krewe of Galatea Queen LIII Mrs. George Jeffrey Beattie stops for a toast.

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A parade goer wears his Carnival beads.

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Crowds lined the streets as the Krewe of Galatea floats unloaded lots of Mardi Gras beads, toys and more.

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Morgan City High School’s marching band was among several local and out-of-town bands that performed.

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Smiles and waves were plentiful during the parade.

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Hands were up in the air waiting for throws.

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Children’s Krewe of Nike 2022 King Grant Kirkpatrick tosses a football out to the crowd Sunday during the women’s Krewe of Galatea parade in Morgan City.

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The Nike float riders look out at the crowd.

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A Krewe of Nike member prepares to toss a cup.

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A Nike float rider tosses a trinket.

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A family totes a buggy and handfuls of parade spoils home following the parade.

Galatea's parade on Feb. 27 included the Krewe of Nike

The women's Krewe of Galatea held its parade in Morgan City on Feb. 27. The children's Krewe of Nike paraded at the end of Galatea's procession.

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