Lafayette Mardi Gras royalty honored to reign over 2026 festivities

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lundi Gras parade in Lafayette celebrated Queen Evangeline LXXXVII, Lily Claire Hutchinson.

She reigns alongside King Gabriel LXXXVII, John Bordelon. Both expressed their honor at being Mardi Gras royalty.

“Being queen is a great opportunity. I’ve always admired the queen in past years and I’m super excited to have this experience with all of the maids and family and friends,” Hutchinson said…

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