Krewe of Iduna Presents 2026 Carnival Ball
The ladies of Krewe of Iduna had a curiouser and curiouser time for the 65th annual Mardi Gras Ball on January 24th at the Raising Cane’s River Center Exhibition Hall.
Ball Captain Mrs. Susan Bennett Lindrew represented The Mad Hatter and presided over the evening's event, which took the theme “We’re All Mad Here”.
Also reigning over the festivities were King Bragi LXV Mr. Brian George Aydell and Queen Iduna LXV Miss Catherine Tomoko Poss.
Attending Court was Lady-in-Waiting Lucy Ann Cheek. Attending the Queen were Pages Evelyn Reynolds and Amelia Baldridge. Esquire to the Court was Emmerson James Ford. Attending the King were Pages Thomas Fletcher and John-Malcolm Green.
The maids were presented to members and guests, representing various characters of Wonderland. Emily McIntyre Parnell represented the Queen of Hearts. Her father, Eric Parnell, served as her duke and escort. Hollie Elizabeth Johnston represented the March Hare. Her grandfather, Beryl “Bo” Stepp, served as her duke and escort. Emma Lynn Smith represented the Caterpillar. Her father, Michael Smith, served as her duke and escort. Mary Camille Naquin represented Alice. Her father, Richard Naquin served as her duke and escort. Addison Elizabeth Wolfe represented the White Rabbit. Her grandfather, Mic Clary, served as her duke and escort. Elia Danielle Nassif represented the Cheshire Cat. Her father, Gregory Nassif, served as her duke and escort.
Master of Ceremonies, Larry Rosendahl, presented the whimsical tableau along with performances by the members of the Krewe. Ladies I performed to “Crazy Train” and Ladies II danced to “Stray Cat Strut”. Couples of the Krewe danced to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”. Choreography by Powell Moise School of Dance.
Costumes for the Ball Captain and Royal Court were designed by the Ball Captain herself, Susan Lindrew. Royal Court costume execution was by D&D Creations of Kenner, LA.
Royal crown design and execution was done by Camilla Ford of Gabriella Rothschilds.
Following the Tableau, The Bucktown Allstars from New Orleans entertained the Krewe and guests with live music ranging from pop, oldies, blues, funk and soul.