Krewe of Avant Garde PRESS RELEASE
10161 Bittern Drive FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Pensacola, FL 32507 Contact Information:
Patty Veal
(850) 698-5199
pmv@cox.net

Krewe of Avant Garde’s Annual Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball
January 26, 2024

Pensacola, FL – The Krewe of Avant Garde invites the community to the Annual Masked Mardi Gras Ball at 6 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Pensacola Yacht Club to show support for our military and enjoy dancing with live band music by Wilk McKeen’s Dr. Breeze Band, dinner, fun, court program, and cash bar provided. Special salute to all our retired and active duty who have and are currently faithfully serving our country. Reservations are required for this formal, black tie optional event.

The Krewe of Avant Garde was established in 1983 with the purpose of providing a visible military presence and support during the Mardi Gras festivities. The Krewe participates in parades as a way to honor and support our troops as the Krewe flies our country’s flag and the flags of each branch of our military services. The float can be seen in the forefront of the Pensacola Mardi Gras parade, Veteran’s Day Parade, and Christmas Parade. Although the Krewe was formed to show support for our armed services, you do not need to have served or be affiliated with the military to join. Throughout the year, the Krewe hosts other events as part of the perks of joining the organization which can be viewed on their Facebook page – Krewe of Avant Garde – Pensacola. Potential members may message the Krewe via their Facebook site to request membership information and join.

The Mardi Gras Ball Chair, Dean Kirschner, comments, “Our Mardi Gras Ball is open to anyone who wants to see what our Krewe is all about. Although we honor our military, you do not need to be affiliated with the military to join or participate in our events. We are a social organization with no agenda other than to have fun during Mardi Gras.”

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour followed by dinner, court presentation and mask program, and dancing. Event is free to paid Avant Garde members, and $70 for guests. For information about the Krewe of Avant Garde Mardi Gras Ball and to RSVP, please contact Dean at estdean@cox.net, (850) 458-7988, message us through the Krewe of Avant Garde – Pensacola Facebook page, or you can mail a check for your reservation (include names) for the Ball by January 19th payable to: Krewe of Avant Garde, and mail to 10161 Bittern Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507. Reservations are required.

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About the Krewe of Avant Garde:
The Krewe of Avant Garde, since 1983, has existed with the purpose of providing a continual visible military presence during the Mardi Gras festivities and at major community events throughout the year. Like us on Facebook – Krewe of Avant Garde Pensacola and message us through Facebook for more information about joining.