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2026 Bal Masque LVII
The Krewe of Armeinius proudly welcomes our new royalty!
Queen LVII Fred Arocho | King LVII Darrin Duplissey

Thank You to all who celebrated

Armeinius's amazing night of gay Mardi Gras tableaus!  

A huge success!


Our Bal Masque requires a passion for creative expression by those crafting costumes and is supported by the many who quietly and generously give their time. 
Thank you!

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Congrats to Armeinius

2026 Bourbon Street Award Winners!

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Best Overall - Tie
Fred Arocho & Darrin
Duplissey;  Barrett Delong

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Best Group - Tie
Barrett Delong;  Fred Arocho & Darrin Duplissey

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Best Individual
Shane Doty

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Best Drag

Lexis Redd D'Ville​​

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Best Leather (won by our sister krewe)
Darrell Klassy, of Lords of Leather

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Armeinius members win several Ambush Magazine's
2025 Gay Appreciation Awards

Gay Mardi Gras Ball of the Year

Krewe of Armeinius

Bitch of the Year
Fatsy Cline
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Buzzy Fanning AIDS Award
* Person, not organization
Debbie with a D
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Hair Salon / Stylist of the Year
Two Guys Cutting Hair, Adikus Sulpizi
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Kinkster of the Year
Fatsy Cline
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Marcy Marcell Entertainer of the Year
Debbie with a D
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Rip Naquin Writer / Reporter of the Year
Tony Leggio
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Social Media Presence of the Year
Tony Leggio
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Lifetime Achievement Award 
George Roth

Though Rush has passed, you can still Join our Krewe and learn how we create community and space for gay men to celebrate life-long connections centered on deep friendships, since 1969.  

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 Contact us about joining

Our Krewe!

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