February 23, 2004
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Mardi Gras Museum opened to public with free admission
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
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Live music (location - outside Rivertown Courtyard Cafe); street performers - free to public
12:00 noon |
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King and Queen Zulu with King Argus arrive at Mardi Gras Museum. At this time the area of Rivertown becomes the African land of Zululand.
12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m. |
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VIP Reception - Rivertown Exhibition Hall honoring King and Queen Zulu and King Argus
1:15 p.m. |
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Toasts to King and Queen Zulu, Zulu organization and King Argus and the Argus organization. Royalty to receive proclamation from City of Kenner by Mayor Congemi - front of Rivertown Exhibition Hall
1:20 p.m. ( Tentative ) Mardi Gras Coconuts co-owner Marian Clark will present this years Specially Carved Coconut to the 2004 Zulu King and Queen. This year's the second ever Carved Coconut will be presented to King Argus and Krewe, for the steadfast friendship of this King and kingdom. Soon, you can get a preview of the coconuts as we build them. 1:30 p.m. |
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King and Queen Zulu and King Argus lead mini Mardi Gras parade and Second Line with Jazz Band from Exhibition Hall to LaSalle's Landing at the river.
2:00 p.m. |
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King Argus witnesses the royal departure of Zulu King and Queen from LaSalle's Landing to New Orleans. When King Zulu's foot leaves the bank, the Kingdom of Zululand no longer exists. |
The Sixth Annual Zulu-Argus Lundi Gras Departure is sponsored by:
City of Kenner The Rivertown Museums |
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The Treasure Chest Casino @ Kenner |
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| A Salute & toast to King Argus | ||||
Witness the Departure of King & Queen Zulu at 2:00 p.m.
King Zulu
Jerold M. Johnson
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Queen Zulu
Lisa A. Crinel
