ORIGINS of KREWE
In 1856, six young Mobile natives saved the New Orleans Mardi Gras by forming the first KREWE. The Mistick Krewe of Comus, coined the word "krewe" and established several Mardi Gras traditions by forming a secret Carnival society, choosing a mythological namesake, presenting a themed parade with floats and costumed maskers, and staging a tableau ball.
Here in Roswell, the KREWE of Voilà was formed in the summer of 2015 at Voilà A Salon. This extraordinary group of volunteers has presented both the Roswell Mardi Gras Ball and the Voilà Mardi Gras Ball, each with its own theme:
- Bowties & Pearls ~ February 6, 2016
- Bourbon & Boas ~ February 25, 2017
- Pinstripes & Polka Dots ~ A Roaring 20's Party! ~ February 10, 2018
- CARNEVALE ~ A Night in Venice ~ March 2, 2019
- STARSTRUCK ~ A Night of Glamour! ~ February 22, 2020
- PARTYING on SUNSHINE! ~ February 13, 2021
- CELEBRATING MARDI GRINS! ~ "Tardi" Gras Ball - June 4, 2022
- LAISSEZ L'HARMONIE ROULER! ~ February 18, 2023
Our KREWE revels in planning new and exciting parties for our guests! In keeping with our sole beneficiary for 2024, Canine Assistants, the 9th Annual Voilà Mardi "Paws" Ball will ...
“Assis! Reste! Et laissez les bons temps rouler!”
(Sit! Stay! Let the good times roll!)
Scott Law ~ Margie Powell
Co-Founders
The Krewe of Voilà 2023
Haelie McGlon, Krewe Captain
Ann Bailey
Lesley Cerny
Kendra Cox
Seth Freedman
Donna Holly
Emily Kent
Amy McEver
Jane Mykleby
Catherine Pearson
Liz & Guy Scull
Lisa Sweeting
Laura Wells
