Amani, Hephaestus tableaus will be Saturday

Carnival weekend is almost here and the last two balls of the season are set.
The krewes of Amani and Hephaestus will each present a tableau Saturday.
Six area Mardi Gras parades will be held in the Tri-City area beginning Feb. 9 and ending on Mardi Gras day.
Ball patrons are reminded that tableaus begin promptly and everyone should be seated prior to the krewe’s stated start time. Some krewes lock entry doors up to 15 minutes before the start of the event, therefore early arrival is recommended.
Krewe of Amani
The Krewe of Amani’s coronation is 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Patterson Area Civic Center. This is an invitation-only event.
Making a farewell appearance will be King and Queen Amani XXIV Donald “Brick” Triggs Sr. and Veronica Brooks.
Amani will hold its Lundi Gras parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in Patterson. Officials say the tentative route is for the procession to line up at Patterson High School and proceed down La. 182 (Main Street) and end at the Place Norman Shopping Center.
Krewe of Hephaestus
The oldest area krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, will hold its carnival court at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Floor seating is invitation only.
Free public viewing is available from the balcony.
Taking to the stage for a final appearance will be King and Queen Hephaestus LXIII Eric Melancon and Anna Armato.
Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. Fat Tuesday in Morgan City. The procession will organize on Sixth and Sycamore streets and proceed down Sixth Street to Marguerite Street, Ninth Street, Clothilde Street, and Victor II Boulevard, ending at the auditorium on Myrtle Street.
Parade Summaries
—Krewe of Adonis: Friday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Dionysus: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Berwick.
—Krewe of Galatea: Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Amani: Monday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m., Patterson.
—Krewe of Hera: Monday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Hephaestus: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m., Morgan City.