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The Krewe of Sobek is dedicated to bringing the time-honored traditions and experience of Mardi Gras to the inner city. We are a non-profit, social and charitable organization founded in April 2003. The Krewe’s goals are to support organizations that provide a helpful hand to those in need within our community. Also, to provide fellowship among the members and the community, take part in charitable and non-political civic causes and participate in various parades and celebrations in the Louisiana area.
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April 1, 20039 individuals created new Mardi Gras Krewe in Shreveport
9 individuals created new Mardi Gras Krewe in Shreveportcalling it the Krewe of Sobek:Francis FlentroyMike FlentroyCarl PiersonLinda HoldenSaundra BighamFred Moss IVWanda FlourryJerome ScrogginsLyndon B. JohnsonAugust 14, 2003:The Krewe of Sobek was approved by the Internal Revenue
The Krewe of Sobek was approved by the Internal RevenueService for a tax exempt 501 (c) (4) rating. September 7, 2003Held its first Coronation, introducing the Captain & Royalty
Held its first Coronation, introducing the Captain & RoyaltyCaptain: Francis FlentroyKing I: James PannellQueen I: Mattye MossKeeper of Fire I: Elizabeth PruittKeeper of Water I: Verna NorrisKeeper of Wind I: Edward Hunt Jr.Keeper of Earth I: Lloyd ThompsonNovember 14, 2003Held its first Royalty Party, honoring the Krewe’s royalty
Held its first Royalty Party, honoring the Krewe’s royaltyDecember 2003:Held its first Captain’s Party, honoring the Krewe’s captain
Held its first Captain’s Party, honoring the Krewe’s captainFebruary 6, 2004:Held its first Bal, “An Evening on the Nile” at the
Held its first Bal, “An Evening on the Nile” at theShreveport Convention CenterFebruary 7, 2004:1st predominantly African American Mardi Gras Krewe to parade with its own float in the African American History
1st predominantly African American Mardi Gras Krewe to parade with its own float in the African American HistoryParade February 7-24, 2004:Paraded in several other area Mardi Gras parades including
Paraded in several other area Mardi Gras parades includingThe Krewe of Highland parade, Krewe of Hebe parade inJefferson TXFebruary 11-24, 2004:Visited area schools & nursing home facilities in
Visited area schools & nursing home facilities in Shreveport including Judson Fundamental Magnet,Summer Grove Elementary, Hillsdale Elementary,Schumpert Adult Day Care, Newton Smith Elementary,etc.September 10, 2004:Held its 2nd Coronation, introducing the new Royal Court
Held its 2nd Coronation, introducing the new Royal CourtCaptain: Francis FlentroyKing II: Edward Hunt, Jr.Queen II: Verna NorrisKeeper of Fire II: Violet AndersonKeeper of Water II: Patricia A. WhiteKeeper of Wind II: Michael TerryKeeper of Earth II: Lyndon B. JohnsonNovember 6, 2004:Paraded in the Grambling State University Homecoming
Paraded in the Grambling State University Homecomingparade in Grambling, LAThe Krewe of Sobek has made financial contributions to several local charities.
December 17, 2004:Held its Captain’s & Royalty Party at MacArthur’s in the
Held its Captain’s & Royalty Party at MacArthur’s in theRed River DistrictJanuary 7, 2005:Held its Bal II, “Rio on the Red” at the Shreveport
Held its Bal II, “Rio on the Red” at the ShreveportConvention CenterJanuary 8, 2005:Held its 1st Annual Krewe of Sobek Mardi Gras parade in
Held its 1st Annual Krewe of Sobek Mardi Gras parade inthe Queensborough neighborhood in Shreveport LA (predominantly minority)January 21-Febuary 8, 2005:Krewe will be visiting area schools and nursing homes,
Krewe will be visiting area schools and nursing homes,bringing Mardi Gras to everyone; also paraded in severalother area Mardi Gras Krewe parades, including Krewe of Hebe in Jefferson TX and Krewe of Highland parade
April 8, 2005:Sobek Membership Mixer held at Club Mabel’s
Sobek Membership Mixer held at Club Mabel’sMay 20, 2005:2nd Sobek Membership mixer held at Club Mabel’s
2nd Sobek Membership mixer held at Club Mabel’sSeptember 9, 2005:3rd Sobek Coronation at the Shreveport Convention Center
3rd Sobek Coronation at the Shreveport Convention CenterCaptain II: Carl PiersonKing III: Billy CaseyQueen III: Johnnye KennonKeeper of Fire III: Thelma MasonKeeper of Water III: Iris Sherman-EsterKeeper of Wind III: Robert WyandonKeeper of Earth III: Kenneth Coutee.November 2005:Rolling with the Royalty Trolley Ride.
Rolling with the Royalty Trolley Ride.January 13, 2006:3rd Annual Grande Bal, “Wild Wild West” held at the
3rd Annual Grande Bal, “Wild Wild West” held at the Shreveport Convention CenterJanuary 14, 2006:2nd Annual Sobek Mardi Gras parade held in the
2nd Annual Sobek Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensborough neighborhood (predominantly minority)Grande Marshal: LA State Senator Lydia JacksonJanuary 16-
February 28, 2006:Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and
Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and visited several schools for royalty visits.June 3, 2006:Participated in the Paint Your Heart Out community
Participated in the Paint Your Heart Out community Event here in ShreveportSeptember 8, 2006:4th Annual Coronation
4th Annual CoronationCaptain II: Carl PiersonKing IV: Lester RaineyQueen IV: Saundra P. BighamKeeper of Fire IV: Rene’ DavisKeeper of Water IV: Lillian PriestKeeper of Wind IV: Kerry DavisKeeper of Earth IV: Christopher WhiteOctober 29, 2006:Joint event with the Krewe of Harambee at GiGi’s Martini
Joint event with the Krewe of Harambee at GiGi’s MartiniRoom in downtown Shreveport, “An Evening of Jazz.”November 17, 2006:Riding with the Royalty with stops at the Providence House and various entertainment stops in Shreveport.
Riding with the Royalty with stops at the Providence House and various entertainment stops in Shreveport.January 12, 2007:4th Annual Grande Bal, “All That Jazz” held at the
4th Annual Grande Bal, “All That Jazz” held at theShreveport Riverview HallJanuary 13, 2007:3rd Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the
3rd Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensborough neighborhood (predominantly minority)Grande Marshal: Mayor Cedric Glover, first African-American Mayor of ShreveportJanuary 19-
February 28, 2007:Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and
Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and visited several schools and nursing homes for royalty visits.May 25, 2007:Membership Mixer held at Jameson Inn
Membership Mixer held at Jameson InnJuly 15, 2007:Held “Games People Play” tournament at Josh Lounge
Held “Games People Play” tournament at Josh LoungeSeptember 14, 2007:5th Annual Coronation held at the Shreveport Riverview
5th Annual Coronation held at the Shreveport RiverviewHall.New Captain announced: Fred Moss IVRoyal Court V:King V: Garfield JohnsonQueen V: Francis FlentroyKeeper of Fire V: Casandra SmithKeeper of Water V: Robin HegglerKeeper of Wind V: Michael HardmanKeeper of Earth V: Steven Hall.November 4, 2007:Held joint event with the Krewe of Harambee at GiGi’s
Held joint event with the Krewe of Harambee at GiGi’s Martini RoomNovember 12, 2007:Presented check to the Caddo Council of Aging for the
Presented check to the Caddo Council of Aging for the purpose of the Meals on Wheels program in the amount of $1000.November 16, 2007:Riding with the Royalty with stops at the Skybox at
Riding with the Royalty with stops at the Skybox at Independence Stadium presenting donation checks to both Grambling & Southern Alumni foundations during the Bayou Classic festivities.January 11, 2008:5th Annual Grande Bal, “Sobek Goes to Africa,” held at
5th Annual Grande Bal, “Sobek Goes to Africa,” held atthe Shreveport Riverview Hall.January 12, 2008:4th Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensborough
4th Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensboroughneighborhood here in Shreveport LA. Grande Marshal:Ronnie Prude of the Baltimore Ravens and ParadeMarshal: Chief Tgobe Asogli II Ewe Tribe of AsogliTraditional Council, Volta Region, Ghana, West Africa(American Name, Ernest Lampkins, 1st African-AmericanMayor of Greenwood LA).January 14-
February 5, 2008:Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and
Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and visited several schools and nursing homes for royalty visits.September 12, 2008:6th Annual Coronation held at Riverview Hall. New Royalty announced:
6th Annual Coronation held at Riverview Hall. New Royalty announced:King VI: Dan WimberlyQueen VI: Patricia CaseyKeeper of Fire VI: Sonya ChandlerKeeper of Water VI: Karen RobersonKeeper of Wind VI: Delois PeytonKeeper of Earth VI: Anitra FurlowNovember 21, 2008:Riding with the Royalty Trolley Ride with stops at local
Riding with the Royalty Trolley Ride with stops at localestablishments to spread the spirit of Mardi Gras and alsoa presentation to both the Grambling and Southern AlumniPre Bayou Classic party.January 9, 2009:6th Annual Grande Bal, theme: “Fairy Tales” held at the
6th Annual Grande Bal, theme: “Fairy Tales” held at theShreveport Riverview Hall.January 10, 2009:5th Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensborough
5th Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensborough Neighborhood in Shreveport LA. Parade Marshals this year were Bernice Whitehurst and Mamie Wallace, CivilRights workers here in the City of Shreveport. GrandeMarshal was the City of Shreveport Police Chief, HenryWhitehorn, 1st African American to serve in that post.January 12-
February 24, 2009:Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and
Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and visited several schools and nursing homes for royalty visits.September 11, 2009:7th Annual Coronation held at the Shreveport Riverview Hall.
7th Annual Coronation held at the Shreveport Riverview Hall.New Captain & Royalty announcedCaptain IV: Casandra SmithKing VII: Diangelo MahoneyQueen VII: Violet AndersonKeeper of Fire VII: Tarmara FlentroyKeeper of Water VII: Tamesha LaneKeeper of Wind VII: Gary TheusKeeper of Earth VII: Willie HegglerNovember 20, 2009:Riding with the Royalty Trolley Ride held. Visited the
Riding with the Royalty Trolley Ride held. Visited the Providence House and presented a check to both theGrambling & Southern Alumni chapters at Club Bijouxin Shreveport LA during their annual Pre Bayou Classic party.January 22, 2010:7th Annual Grande Bal, theme: “Fantastic Voyage” held at Shreveport Riverview Hall.
7th Annual Grande Bal, theme: “Fantastic Voyage” held at Shreveport Riverview Hall.January 23, 2010:6th Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensborough
6th Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensboroughneighborhood in Shreveport LA. Grande Marshal this yearLouie the Lightning Bug from AEP-SWEPCO.February 3, 2010-Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and
Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and February 16, 2010:visited several schools and nursing homes for royalty visits.
visited several schools and nursing homes for royalty visits. September 10, 2010:8th Annual Coronation held at the Riverview Hall in
8th Annual Coronation held at the Riverview Hall inShreveport .Captain IV: Casandra SmithKing VIII: Michael HarrisQueen VIII: Toni ThibeauxKeeper of Fire VIII: Karen WashingtonKeeper of Water VIII: Wendy GodwinKeeper of Earth VIII: Joe Gant Keeper of Wind VIII: Eric ScottNovember 19, 2010:Riding with the Royalty Trolley Ride held. Visited the
Riding with the Royalty Trolley Ride held. Visited the Providence House and presented a check to both theGrambling & Southern Alumni chapters at Club Bijouin Shreveport LA during their annual Pre Bayou Classic party.January 21, 2011:“Black Pearls, White Diamonds” Grande Bal VIII
“Black Pearls, White Diamonds” Grande Bal VIIIpresented at the Riverview Hall.January 22, 2011:7th Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the Queensborough
7th Annual Mardi Gras parade held in the QueensboroughNeighborhood with area high school bands, civic & Community groups.January 24, 2011-Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and
Participated in numerous parades in Northwest LA and March 8, 2011:visited several schools and nursing homes for royalty visits.
visited several schools and nursing homes for royalty visits.September 9, 2011:9th Annual Coronation presented with the theme:
9th Annual Coronation presented with the theme:“Life’s a Masquerade”.Captain V: Michael HarrisKing IX: Layne ChenevertQueen IX: Barbara BryantKeeper of Fire IX: JoAnna LesterKeeper of Water IX: Myisha JonesKeeper of Earth IX: Michael LaFitte Keeper of Wind IX: Melvin Nelson Sr.November 18, 2011:Riding with the Royalty Trolley Ride held. Visited the
Riding with the Royalty Trolley Ride held. Visited the Providence House.January 20, 2012:“Life’s a Masquerade” Grande Bal IX presented at the
“Life’s a Masquerade” Grande Bal IX presented at theRiverview Hall.