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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!

Congrats to Armeinius

2026 Bourbon Street Award Winners!

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

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

Best Individual
Shane Doty

Best Drag

Lexis Redd D'Ville​​

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

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

Buzzy Fanning AIDS Award
* Person, not organization
Debbie with a D

Hair Salon / Stylist of the Year
Two Guys Cutting Hair, Adikus Sulpizi

Kinkster of the Year
Fatsy Cline

Marcy Marcell Entertainer of the Year
Debbie with a D

Rip Naquin Writer / Reporter of the Year
Tony Leggio

Social Media Presence of the Year
Tony Leggio

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.  

 Contact us about joining

Our Krewe!

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