ROMANY IN THE NEWS

It's a 'Louisiana Saturday Night' for Krewe of Romany

The Krewe of Romany joined Ball Captain Kimberley Mitchell for a Louisiana Saturday Night to celebrate their 74th annual Mardi Gras ball at the Raising Cane's River Center.

Krewe of Romany celebrates dance at 73rd Mardi Gras Ball

The Krewe of Romany joined Ball Captain Tara Schwartz to “Celebrate Dance” around the world at their 73rd annual Mardi Gras ball at the Raising Cane's River Center.

Krewe of Romany celebrates state and its cooking at 72nd Mardi Gras ball

With the theme “A Taste of Romany”, the Krewe of Romany celebrated the lifelong experiences and traditions of growing up in Louisiana and cooking great Louisiana dishes at its 72nd Mardi Gras ball. Ball Captain Maria Gautreaux Rowland made her entrance with a "c’est si bon" to open the ball on Saturday at the Raising Cane's River Center.

Romany celebrates 71st anniversary

The Krewe of Romany celebrated its 71st annual Mardi Gras ball on Feb. 8 at the Raising Cane's River Center with a theme of "Parrothead Paradise." Ball Captain Brandi Sharp AlJariri made her entrance as the “ParrotHead Gypsy” to open the ball.

'Carnival Time' celebrates Romany's 70th anniversary

Strains of the Rebirth Brass Band's rendition of "Carnival Time" filled the Raising Cane's River Center on Feb. 16 as ball Captain Brenda Pitre Torrence made her entrance as the "Mistress of Carnival" to open the Krewe of Romany's 70th annual Mardi Gras Ball.

Krewe of Romany celebrates the Oscars at it’s 69th Mardi Gras ball

“Dream in Gold” was the Krewe of Romany’s salute to the Oscars. Ball Captain Terry Mabile Cavalier honored Hollywood and the Oscars on Saturday at the Raising Cane's River Center.

Krewe of Romany is still making magic

Queen Romany LXVIII Carlie Marjorie Dobson and King Romany LXVIII Yakoot Zia Taj reigned over the krewe's 68th ball on Feb. 4 at the Raising Cane's River Center. The Krewe of Romany is the oldest ladies' Mardi Gras krewe in Baton Rouge.

Krewe of Romany enjoys Viva Las Vegas for it’s 67th Mardi Gras ball

Ball Captain Kathy Kimble made her entrance as “Lady Luck” in her salute to Las Vegas and all that glitters on Saturday at the Raising Cane's River Center.

Krewe of Romany goes “Back to Broadway” for it’s 66th Mardi Gras ball

Ball Captain Melissa Tolson made her entrance to “Hello Dolly” for her salute to Broadway for the Krewe of Romany’s 66th annual Mardi Gras Ball.

Cover Story: Krewe of Romany - inRegister

In 1949, nine creative ladies formed the Krewe of Romany for the purpose of presenting an annual Mardi Gras ball with the court being the debutante daughters of its members. It is the oldest all-female krewe in the city. Rich in tradition, many families stay in this krewe for decades-with multiple family members serving as...