Gold Founding Members

Gold Founding Members

We are extremely appreciative of our Gold Founding Members, by whose support our Krewe has grown.

To join the select group of Gold Founding Members below, send your request on our Membership Page today or call (843) 437-1519.

Dr. and Mrs. Francis W. Adams, Jr
Mr. and Mrs. Julius J. Anderson, Jr.
Mr. Byron and Mrs. Melinda Bailey

Dr. and Mrs. James Austin Ball
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Devon Ball
Ms. Harriette Bayse and Mr. Valdis Briedis
Mr. Jason Bell and Ms. Paige Pollock
Ms. Harriette Bayse

Mr. Clifton Bergeron
Drs. John G. P. and Barbara Boatwright

Mr. Richard Brendel
Mr. Steven R. Brenner
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Bryan
Mr. Donald Bulliard
Dr. Catherine Burton
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Craver III
Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Crawford
Mr. and Mrs. Charles “Buddy” Darby III
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Pinckney Darby

Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Dawson
Ms. Tanya G. Deke

Mr. Michael Doherty
Mr. Max Eckemoff and Ms. Michele Headen
Mr. and Mrs. Mallory Factor
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Rance Gossett
Dr. and Mrs. Colby H. Grossman
Dr. Scott Daniel Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hill
Dr. & Mrs. Marcelo Hochman
Mr. Edgar A. Huckabay
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Philip V. Keb
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lanier
Ms. Karyn Lee
Dr. David Lewin
MajGen and Mrs. James E. Livingston (USMC, Ret)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Marlowe
Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall McAvoy

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Meaux
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller
Mr. Michael Mule’
Mr. Millard Mule’
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Oelsner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ogden
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Corbin Pierson
Ms. Robin Rhea
Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Sade
Ms. Jenny Sullivan Sanford
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Setterlund
Drs. Inderjit & Avtar Singh
Mr. and Dr. Michael S. Smith II

Mr. Michael and Dr. Mary Sudzina

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Thornhill

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Varner

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Wertz
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. York

The Krewe of Charleston was established in 2009 bringing family and friends together to celebrate the merriment of fellowship year-round, with special emphasis placed on Mardi Gras, and to support local charities with the Mardi Gras spirit. Click here to join the Krewe of Charleston and purchase tickets to our ball or here to request more information. The Krewe of Charleston is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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  • Mardi Gras Quotes

    “It was good because I got some beads,”
    “Please, mister! Please, mister!”
    “N'Awlinz: Dis, Dat or d'Udda.”
    "If no tourists came, we'd still have Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is a state of mind." ~ Ed Muniz
    "Being from Louisiana, we understand the beginning of the Mardi Gras season. It's a delightful party." ~ Lester Duhe
    "Mardi Gras is in our soul." ~ Kim Priez

Royal Bal Masque MMXI

King Charles II: Mr. John Marshall McAvoy
Queen of Charleston: Ms. Jenny Sullivan Sanford

The 2011 Grand Ball, Royal Bal Masque MMXI, was held on February 12, 2011 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Charleston Marriott. Over 700 attendees witnessed the formal crowning of our King and Queen, enjoyed the presentation of the 60-person royal court, and danced the night away to the sounds of Rockin' Dopsie & The Zydeko Twisters.

Mardi Gras Comes to Charleston

Established in 2009, the Krewe of Charleston is the only Mardi Gras Krewe on the East Coast and is fast-making Charleston, South Carolina - the next major Mardi Gras destination in the United States.

We hope you will join us in sharing the rich history and tradition of Mardi Gras to the Carolinas and the all states on the Atlantic!

To join the Krewe or purchase tickets to our annual Masquerade Ball, visit our membership and tickets page. Contact us here today or call (843) 437-1519. The Krewe of Charleston is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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