Parade Route
Line up on the corner of Carey St. & Robert St. - 6:00pm
NOTE: The parade will halt for 15 minutes at the tennis courts, located at Cleveland and Second, affording an opportunity for marchers to restock throws which may be stored there in a vehicle, and to use the public restrooms.
Events
WE MARCH ANEW IN ‘22!!!
It’s time again, people, for Mona Lisa & MoonPie! “Mona Breaks Free” is our theme, and our spirit.
An edict has been issued by our benevolent Royals...
Co-Queens of Mona, Katie Case & Michelle Cramer
King MoonPie, Matt Litchliter
Grand Marshall: Terrance McGuire
Grand Marshall: Hyacinth McQuire
“Hear ye, hear ye!! We shall hit the streets of Slidell on October 29, 2022, at 7 PM. All citizens are hereby commanded to attend and receive MoonPies!”
The Eternal Flame has been kept burning in the secret cave deep below Slidell Mountain since 2019, and will once again ignite the Flambeaux to light our way. Membership is now available, so signup and design your floats. How will you “Break Free”? Reserve your theme by signing up one member in your mini-Krewe. First check this site to determine if is already taken.
NEWS FLASH...
The Invincible Vicar of Victory, Vince Vance, will be at the fore of our column, leading us through Olde Towne after his Bayou Jam concert that afternoon at Heritage Park! Check back on this site for dates of our events. The first one is the official recognition of our King and Queen This Friday evening, May 6, at one of the stages set up in Olde Towne for the Crawl! In attendance will be yours truly, His Mostly Magnificent Magnanimous Muckiddy-Muck, Cap’n Tom, wearing the customary silly sea captains cap, so look me up and say hey! LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!!!
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RED BEANS & RICE BALL SEPT. 24TH!!!!
6pm - 9pm at the Wine Garden in Olde Towne, Slidell
Featuring music from The Christina Salls Band
The raucous ridiculous Red Beans and Rice Ball will be celebrated at The Wine Garden, 300 Robert St, Olde Towne, Slidell from 6-9pm. As per our custom, the King and Queen wil be required that night to qualify, proving their worth to rule over their subjects! Members admitted free. Non members welcomed for $25 at the door. The ball features free food, live music (far superior to dead music), silly dancing, and a cash bar.
MONA LISA & MOONPIE - MEMBERSHIP CLOSES!
OCT. 8th, 2022
MONA LISA & MOONPIE CAPTAIN'S MEETING
Held at The Maple Room on Carey St. in Slidell, LA, each mini-krewe is asked to send a representative to pick up wristbands for their members, and get last minute details to help keep this celebration a joyous family friendly event in the heart of our beloved city.
MOONPIE ORDER PICK-UP
We will march (roll, boogie, dance, prance, strut, sashay, boogaloo, bop) through Olde Towne on October 30, 2021, one week before Halloween! Although we aren’t Halloween themed, we encourage our viewers to attend in their Halloween finery.
Mona Fest 2022
Other News:
MoonPie Pounders: Cap'n Tom is starting an Amateur percussion marching group, and is looking for a Krewe Captain for them. This group is to bring pots and pans, spoon, actual drums, anything that makes a beat, and is willing to have a limited number of rehearsals. As a musical group, membership is free. Call Cap'n Tom if you wish to participate: 404-401-9966.