Where to Stay

CharlestOnlyRoyal Bal Masque MMXII will be held February 4 at the Gaillard Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30; Royal Court presentation promptly at 8:00.

Historic Charleston was voted “Top City in the United States” by the readers of Conde’ Nast Traveler, revellers will find plenty to see and do leading up to and following the ball, all within close proximity (often walking distance) of the following lodgings. For the reasons why we’re at the top of the list and to explore the sights, sounds, and flavors found only in Charleston, visit http://www.charlestonly.com/

A very special thanks is extended to the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for providing the following list of recommended lodgings.

Courtyard Charleston Historic District
125 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
1-843-805-7900
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Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
345 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC, 29403
1-843-723-4000
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 Embassy Suites Charleston – Historic Charleston
337 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
1-843-723-6900
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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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