Hephaestus 12th Night Queen's Party
Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:14am
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The Krewe of Hephaestus celebrated the start of Mardi Gras season with its traditional 12th Night Queen’s Party on Jan. 6 at the home of Queen Hephaestus LXV, Lucy Hamer. The party was hosted by the queen and her parents. Shown from left are the king's wife, Tracie Hover; King Hephaestus LXV John Barrett Hover; the queen's mother, Shannon Hamer; Queen Lucy; the queen’s father, Gregory Hamer Jr.; 2025 Captain Michelle Aucoin; and her husband, Dwayne Aucoin.