2019 Parade lineup
This has parade data for announcements:
Pace Car - Driven by the imperturbale Ronald Eickhoff, the pace car tries to set a good pace for the parade to follow. A slow walk is usually the proper speed.
1US Colors JROTC Troup High SchoolThese fine students are from Troup High School and represent the Junior ROTC.
2 Cowbellians De Rakin (Marching Organization)COWBELLIANS DE RAKINThe Cowbellians are a tribute to those noisy raskels who brought parading from Mobile to New Orlenas in the 1800's. They are a living symbol that Mardi Gras can be transplanted and grown in new soil. The name originates from a man buying cowbells and a rake when revellers passed him. He put his bells on the rake and joined the fun. When people asked what group he was with, he came up with "Cowbellians be raking" and people found that funny. This started a group that eventually grew into a wide celebration. If it could happen there, it can happen here, and in the spirit of LaGrange, we can do it right.
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4 Royal Float - King Peter and Queen Cherie Anderson (f)4,3,2,1Redesigned and widened for the splendid Royal Regalia, the ROYAL FLOAT has KING PETER ANDERSON and QUEEN CHERIE ANDERSON. These Monarchs of Merriment find LaGrange to be the favorite place in their whole wide Kingdom. Invariably they return to the cheers of their subjects and are toasted by the Acting Lord Mayor of LaGrange.
5 Grand Marshal - Debbie 'Mama Jama' Burdette driven byvJohn Cashen
Recognised as a leader for literacy, Debbie Burdette has worked tirelessly for this cause. Following the Krewe's policy of recognizing those who make life better, the Krewe is proud to have her as Grand Marshall of The Krewe of Mask.
6 Parade Marshall, Cornelius Herndon, Queen 2015 Pam Herndon, King 2014 Kevin Reynolds
7Title Float - Mask Goes To the Movies with Honored Guest The Marquis de Lafayette - Krewe of Mask, Gordon, Morgan, Mayfield, Twickler, Anderson Families (f)28-22This float features original artwork from Olivia Bergstrom and the painting phase alone took about 240 man hours to complete. It features images from all ages of the movies, from a 1902 French movie "A TRIP TO THE MOON" to more modern films including "THE MATRIX". Included are images of Alfred Hitchcock, Ridley from "ALIEN", GODZILLA, JAMES BOND, Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ, Lassie, Maralyn Monroe, Robbie the Robot from FORBIDDEN PLANET, HARRY POTTER, and silent screen comedian, Harold Lloyd. Featured in the float is the person who's statue is at the center of LaGrange, The MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE, portraied by Carol Caine.
8 STOMP THE YARD (2007) - Troup County Step Team The 2007 movie, STOMP THE YARD, is about a After the death of his brother, an expert street dancer goes to Georgia to attend Truth University. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl he likes are sidelined when he joins in his fraternity's effort to win a step dancing competition. The step team has won awards before at this competition. The Troup High Steppers are under the direction of Mrs. ALTHEA BING.
9The Greatest Showman (2017) - LSPA (f)38-32A returning favorite is LSPA. Their offering is the 2017 movie "THE GREATEST SHOWMAN".
10American Graffiti (1973) - Charles Norris (j)59ENTERED BY CHARLES AND LYNN NORRIS, THIS White Ford Thunderbird Is similar to the iconic one used in “American Graffiti”. The vehicle is original and unrestored with 77,000 miles.
11Moana (2016) - Beth Adcock (j)58Entered by Beth and Joe Adcock, this Jeep has the theme of the 2016 Animated DIsney movie, "MOANA". The movie tells the story of a strong willed woman's quest to save her polynesian village.
12Alice In Wonderland (1951, 2010) - Royal Academy of Dance (f)31,30, and 4 unnumbered spacesThe two most well known renditions of "Alice in Wonderland" date to 1951 and 2010. This rendition is made by the Royal Academy of Dance.
13Only The Brave (2017) - Twin Cedars (fire truck)Six un-numbered spaces nearest gates to ampitheater“Only the Brave” was a 2017 film dedicated to the Granite Mountain Hotshots who fought the Yarnell Hill fire in 2013.
“It's not what stands in front of you, it's who stands beside you... Only the brave.”
This slogan is also a good fit for the support our community and Twin Cedar's staff provide to children and youth who bravely do what it takes to heal from trauma and abuse.
On our truck are Behind the Mask royalty and their families, including this year's new queen, Katie Jones.
14Green Lantern (2014) - Tim Lawhorn (j)572014's movie, "Green Lantern" is depicted on this Jeep Wrangler Unlimited driven by Tim and Kathy Lawhorn. Tim and Kathy are a crucial part of the parade, responsible for coordinating much of the Jeep Club's activity.
15Intermission / Snack Bar - Shriners (gc)51,50,49,48,47Through the Shriners fund raising efforts 22 hospitals throughout North America are supported. These hospitals offer advanced care for orthopedic, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate treatment in a family oriented environment regardless of the ability to pay.
NO MAN STANDS SO TALL AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A CHILD.
16Men In Black (1997) - Krewe of Mask: Harris Family, Cashen Family (f)46,45,44,43,42,41Another KREWE OF MASK float is the "MEN IN BLACK" (1997). Depicted are a Flying saucer and two stationary ones from the 1964 New York World's fair. Throws include beads, cups, doubloons and LaGrange's unique throw, Kimball's bars. There's a Corn flakes chewie and a special 'Ole Honey' bar, especially made for this parade. The Krewe thanks Kimball's for their support.
17Wizard of Oz (1939)- KREWE OF MASK Ralph and Nita Howard; Neal and Trish Liechty; Jeanne, Savannah and Marshall Coker, Abbey, Andrew, Chance, Sarah Blaire, Bryce. (f)79-74This float features artwork by Abby Crandall, who's done primary design and much of the painting. She's riding. The tornado is sewn faberic, like the original done in that 1939 movie. Jeannie Coker, who runs Junior cotillion in LaGrange, is also aboard.
18Beetlejuice (1988) - Anthony 'Duckman' Benicasa and Sara 'Duckfairy' Benicasa
Anthony and Sara enjoy portraying the duckman and the duck fairy at different events but in tonight's parade they are doing the 1988 ghost movie "BEETLEJUICE". Frequently they are handing out little rubber ducks that squeek putting a note of added fun into things.
19SpongeBob - The Movie (2004) - James Stewart (j)56James Stewart's Jeep depicts the original 2004, "SPONGEBOB - THE MOVIE".
20Star Wars, Episode IV, A New Hope - Krewe of Mask (f)73-69This float was crafted at the Krewe of Mask's secret Den, rumored to be somewhere ir or around LaGrange. Jeff Sargent and Alsion Binion deserve much of the credit for this creation. It features a Millinium Falcon and Tie fighters.
Below, familiar figures line the sides. The Krewe of Mask is working to improve the parading experince with increasingly bold designs. The three year old krewe is working towards better float animations and designs for LaGrange.
21Star Wars, Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back - Chris, Cheryl May (j)55The popularity of the Star Wars Movies is attested to by the entry of another vehicle from the series.
"Episode V, the EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" is a Jeep driven by Chris and Cheryl May (to be placed later in parade)
22Blue Hawaii (1961) - West Georgia Technical College (f)68-62"Blue Hawaii" starring Elvis Presley. West Georgia Technical College floats along under a tropical sun with it's Hawaiian themed "Blue Hawaii" float complete with tikis, surf boards, Hawaiian shirts, ukuleles and more. Surf's up!
23Batman (1989) - Ashley Brown (j)54Ashley Brown's 2017 Willy's edition Jeep has a Batman theme. Batman is also a favorite ride for her at Six Flags.
24HATARI ! (1962)39Kitty Wooliscroft and Jack Ancell, have this movie which features John Wayne and introduced the "Baby Elephant Walk" music.
25MINIONS (2015)88A two door T.J. Jeep Wrangler driven by Dee Dorsey representing the "Minions" movie.
26Yellow Submarine - Barbie Watts (f)101-99To celebrate Beatles music and animated movie from 1968 - here comes Sweetland Amphitheatre's entry - The Yellow Submarine - made famous by The Beatles over 50 years ago! The Fab Four are joining us tonight as passengers in the Yellow Submarine - look for Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon & Ringo Starr. They are throwing some special fish bead necklaces to the crowd.
This float was crafted locally by Bill Roberts and Jeff Moore. The float was painted by Anna and Barbie Watts, and Keyal Loveland, costumes by Barbie Watts and Kathy Moore. Sound by Sam McDonald.
27Miss Troup County Outstanding Teen - Jessica Roberts - TBD they may be on a float
28Miss LaGrange Outstanding Teen - Charlie Key - TBDthey may be on a float
29The Princess and the Frog (2009) - Jeremy Lee (j)53This is a 4 four door Jeep Wrangler. Jeremy, Ashley and Remi are disguised as the frog and Ms. Remi is dressed as Princess Tain. Happy Mardi Gras from the Lee family!
Late entries or repositioned entries may come here.
30Clean Up Crew - Troup HS (m)12,11,10Many thanks to Major Frick and the industrious students at Troup High for helping to make this a clean event.
31The Easter Bunny - LaGrange Fire Truck98-90The Christmas parade has Santa at the end. We thought it might be fun to present the figure of the holliday to come. So we got the Easter Bunny. In years past the figure in the fire truck would throw treats. It sounded like a good local tradition to re-start.
UPDATE CURRENT 2019, FEB 22, 22:00h
Lost or last minute entries will be placed between Units 29 and 30
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Pace Car - Driven by the imperturbale Ronald Eickhoff, the pace car tries to set a good pace for the parade to follow. A slow walk is usually the proper speed.
1US Colors JROTC Troup High SchoolThese fine students are from Troup High School and represent the Junior ROTC.
2 Cowbellians De Rakin (Marching Organization)COWBELLIANS DE RAKINThe Cowbellians are a tribute to those noisy raskels who brought parading from Mobile to New Orlenas in the 1800's. They are a living symbol that Mardi Gras can be transplanted and grown in new soil. The name originates from a man buying cowbells and a rake when revellers passed him. He put his bells on the rake and joined the fun. When people asked what group he was with, he came up with "Cowbellians be raking" and people found that funny. This started a group that eventually grew into a wide celebration. If it could happen there, it can happen here, and in the spirit of LaGrange, we can do it right.
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4 Royal Float - King Peter and Queen Cherie Anderson (f)4,3,2,1Redesigned and widened for the splendid Royal Regalia, the ROYAL FLOAT has KING PETER ANDERSON and QUEEN CHERIE ANDERSON. These Monarchs of Merriment find LaGrange to be the favorite place in their whole wide Kingdom. Invariably they return to the cheers of their subjects and are toasted by the Acting Lord Mayor of LaGrange.
5 Grand Marshal - Debbie 'Mama Jama' Burdette driven byvJohn Cashen
Recognised as a leader for literacy, Debbie Burdette has worked tirelessly for this cause. Following the Krewe's policy of recognizing those who make life better, the Krewe is proud to have her as Grand Marshall of The Krewe of Mask.
6 Parade Marshall, Cornelius Herndon, Queen 2015 Pam Herndon, King 2014 Kevin Reynolds
7Title Float - Mask Goes To the Movies with Honored Guest The Marquis de Lafayette - Krewe of Mask, Gordon, Morgan, Mayfield, Twickler, Anderson Families (f)28-22This float features original artwork from Olivia Bergstrom and the painting phase alone took about 240 man hours to complete. It features images from all ages of the movies, from a 1902 French movie "A TRIP TO THE MOON" to more modern films including "THE MATRIX". Included are images of Alfred Hitchcock, Ridley from "ALIEN", GODZILLA, JAMES BOND, Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ, Lassie, Maralyn Monroe, Robbie the Robot from FORBIDDEN PLANET, HARRY POTTER, and silent screen comedian, Harold Lloyd. Featured in the float is the person who's statue is at the center of LaGrange, The MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE, portraied by Carol Caine.
8 STOMP THE YARD (2007) - Troup County Step Team The 2007 movie, STOMP THE YARD, is about a After the death of his brother, an expert street dancer goes to Georgia to attend Truth University. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl he likes are sidelined when he joins in his fraternity's effort to win a step dancing competition. The step team has won awards before at this competition. The Troup High Steppers are under the direction of Mrs. ALTHEA BING.
9The Greatest Showman (2017) - LSPA (f)38-32A returning favorite is LSPA. Their offering is the 2017 movie "THE GREATEST SHOWMAN".
10American Graffiti (1973) - Charles Norris (j)59ENTERED BY CHARLES AND LYNN NORRIS, THIS White Ford Thunderbird Is similar to the iconic one used in “American Graffiti”. The vehicle is original and unrestored with 77,000 miles.
11Moana (2016) - Beth Adcock (j)58Entered by Beth and Joe Adcock, this Jeep has the theme of the 2016 Animated DIsney movie, "MOANA". The movie tells the story of a strong willed woman's quest to save her polynesian village.
12Alice In Wonderland (1951, 2010) - Royal Academy of Dance (f)31,30, and 4 unnumbered spacesThe two most well known renditions of "Alice in Wonderland" date to 1951 and 2010. This rendition is made by the Royal Academy of Dance.
13Only The Brave (2017) - Twin Cedars (fire truck)Six un-numbered spaces nearest gates to ampitheater“Only the Brave” was a 2017 film dedicated to the Granite Mountain Hotshots who fought the Yarnell Hill fire in 2013.
“It's not what stands in front of you, it's who stands beside you... Only the brave.”
This slogan is also a good fit for the support our community and Twin Cedar's staff provide to children and youth who bravely do what it takes to heal from trauma and abuse.
On our truck are Behind the Mask royalty and their families, including this year's new queen, Katie Jones.
14Green Lantern (2014) - Tim Lawhorn (j)572014's movie, "Green Lantern" is depicted on this Jeep Wrangler Unlimited driven by Tim and Kathy Lawhorn. Tim and Kathy are a crucial part of the parade, responsible for coordinating much of the Jeep Club's activity.
15Intermission / Snack Bar - Shriners (gc)51,50,49,48,47Through the Shriners fund raising efforts 22 hospitals throughout North America are supported. These hospitals offer advanced care for orthopedic, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate treatment in a family oriented environment regardless of the ability to pay.
NO MAN STANDS SO TALL AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A CHILD.
16Men In Black (1997) - Krewe of Mask: Harris Family, Cashen Family (f)46,45,44,43,42,41Another KREWE OF MASK float is the "MEN IN BLACK" (1997). Depicted are a Flying saucer and two stationary ones from the 1964 New York World's fair. Throws include beads, cups, doubloons and LaGrange's unique throw, Kimball's bars. There's a Corn flakes chewie and a special 'Ole Honey' bar, especially made for this parade. The Krewe thanks Kimball's for their support.
17Wizard of Oz (1939)- KREWE OF MASK Ralph and Nita Howard; Neal and Trish Liechty; Jeanne, Savannah and Marshall Coker, Abbey, Andrew, Chance, Sarah Blaire, Bryce. (f)79-74This float features artwork by Abby Crandall, who's done primary design and much of the painting. She's riding. The tornado is sewn faberic, like the original done in that 1939 movie. Jeannie Coker, who runs Junior cotillion in LaGrange, is also aboard.
18Beetlejuice (1988) - Anthony 'Duckman' Benicasa and Sara 'Duckfairy' Benicasa
Anthony and Sara enjoy portraying the duckman and the duck fairy at different events but in tonight's parade they are doing the 1988 ghost movie "BEETLEJUICE". Frequently they are handing out little rubber ducks that squeek putting a note of added fun into things.
19SpongeBob - The Movie (2004) - James Stewart (j)56James Stewart's Jeep depicts the original 2004, "SPONGEBOB - THE MOVIE".
20Star Wars, Episode IV, A New Hope - Krewe of Mask (f)73-69This float was crafted at the Krewe of Mask's secret Den, rumored to be somewhere ir or around LaGrange. Jeff Sargent and Alsion Binion deserve much of the credit for this creation. It features a Millinium Falcon and Tie fighters.
Below, familiar figures line the sides. The Krewe of Mask is working to improve the parading experince with increasingly bold designs. The three year old krewe is working towards better float animations and designs for LaGrange.
21Star Wars, Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back - Chris, Cheryl May (j)55The popularity of the Star Wars Movies is attested to by the entry of another vehicle from the series.
"Episode V, the EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" is a Jeep driven by Chris and Cheryl May (to be placed later in parade)
22Blue Hawaii (1961) - West Georgia Technical College (f)68-62"Blue Hawaii" starring Elvis Presley. West Georgia Technical College floats along under a tropical sun with it's Hawaiian themed "Blue Hawaii" float complete with tikis, surf boards, Hawaiian shirts, ukuleles and more. Surf's up!
23Batman (1989) - Ashley Brown (j)54Ashley Brown's 2017 Willy's edition Jeep has a Batman theme. Batman is also a favorite ride for her at Six Flags.
24HATARI ! (1962)39Kitty Wooliscroft and Jack Ancell, have this movie which features John Wayne and introduced the "Baby Elephant Walk" music.
25MINIONS (2015)88A two door T.J. Jeep Wrangler driven by Dee Dorsey representing the "Minions" movie.
26Yellow Submarine - Barbie Watts (f)101-99To celebrate Beatles music and animated movie from 1968 - here comes Sweetland Amphitheatre's entry - The Yellow Submarine - made famous by The Beatles over 50 years ago! The Fab Four are joining us tonight as passengers in the Yellow Submarine - look for Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon & Ringo Starr. They are throwing some special fish bead necklaces to the crowd.
This float was crafted locally by Bill Roberts and Jeff Moore. The float was painted by Anna and Barbie Watts, and Keyal Loveland, costumes by Barbie Watts and Kathy Moore. Sound by Sam McDonald.
27Miss Troup County Outstanding Teen - Jessica Roberts - TBD they may be on a float
28Miss LaGrange Outstanding Teen - Charlie Key - TBDthey may be on a float
29The Princess and the Frog (2009) - Jeremy Lee (j)53This is a 4 four door Jeep Wrangler. Jeremy, Ashley and Remi are disguised as the frog and Ms. Remi is dressed as Princess Tain. Happy Mardi Gras from the Lee family!
Late entries or repositioned entries may come here.
30Clean Up Crew - Troup HS (m)12,11,10Many thanks to Major Frick and the industrious students at Troup High for helping to make this a clean event.
31The Easter Bunny - LaGrange Fire Truck98-90The Christmas parade has Santa at the end. We thought it might be fun to present the figure of the holliday to come. So we got the Easter Bunny. In years past the figure in the fire truck would throw treats. It sounded like a good local tradition to re-start.
UPDATE CURRENT 2019, FEB 22, 22:00h
Lost or last minute entries will be placed between Units 29 and 30
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