OurGiving Back in Bloom: A Tradition of Sharing Joy At the Krewe of Dominique Youx, Mardi Gras isn’t just about celebration—it’s about community. Our past Queen Brenda Harned has led a heartfelt tradition that beautifully combines the spirit of Mardi Gras with the spirit of giving. After our grand ball events, we repurpose the floral…
2024 Andrew Jackson Baratarian Cup Presented to Shelton “Buddy” Wilkes The Andrew Jackson Baratarian Cup is awarded to a person, outside of the membership of the Krewe of Dominique Youx, that has made outstanding contributions to our community. Nominees are carefully considered and the final choice is made by a committee of current & past…
🌸 A Touch of Magic Beyond the Ball! 🌸 What an enchanting evening it was at the Krewe of Dominique Youx’s Ball, where we celebrated the remarkable works of Buddy Wilkes, this year’s Baratarian Cup recipient. But the magic didn’t end there! Under the leadership of our beloved Past Queen Brenda Elizabeth Carlile Harned (2023-24),…
Today the Krewe of Dominique Youx Queens, Princesses, Pirates and Members had the privilege of presenting Margaret K. Lewis with the new Mardi Gras float made possible by the Krewe of Dominique Youx. We obtained a grant from the St. Joe Foundation and built the float specifically to meet the needs of their students. We…
Members of the Krewe of Dominque Youx and Court XXXVI spent their MLK Holiday giving back to our community. The ladies turned the live floral arrangements from our annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday night into 61 individual arrangements, and delivered them to 4 area Assisted Living facilities (including Sims veterans home) to help brighten…