The Krewe of Dominique Youx Joins the Springtime Tallahassee Teddy Bear Run! Ahoy, Tallahassee! The Krewe of Dominique Youx was honored to participate in the Springtime Tallahassee Teddy Bear Run, a cherished event as part of the 57th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival! This special occasion brings together members of local and visiting Krewes, granting us…
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Checks Presented to Arnold High School Band and Surfside Band Boosters On Thursday, March 13, the Krewe of Dominique Youx Foundation, our dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, proudly continued its commitment to supporting the community by presenting donations to two outstanding local school bands. This year’s King Mike Henry, Queen Mimi Morrow, and President John Trubia had…
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Krewe of Dominique Youx Getting Ready for Mardi Gras with Real Fun Beach & WJHG The Krewe of Dominique Youx “38 Special” Royal Court was featured on WJHG! Our “38 Special” Royal Court made TWO special appearances on WJHG News this morning, gearing up for the PCB Mardi Gras & Music Festival happening this weekend!…
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Krewe of Dominique Youx Brings the Rum Runner to Krewe De Yak Mardi Gras Festival The Krewe of Dominique Youx (KODY) was proud to take part in the 12th annual Krewe De Yak Mardi Gras Festival and Parade in Walton County! On Saturday, the streets of the historic district in DeFuniak Springs came alive with…
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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…
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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…
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🌸 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),…
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Krewe of Dominique Youx Members participate in a Summer Beach Clean-Up in Support of Toys for Kids Foundation! The Krewe of Dominique Youx participated in a special summer beach clean-up event on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. This event was hosted by our friends at Pineapple Willy’s, and we were thrilled to be part of this…
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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…
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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…
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