Cavaliers celebrate Mardi Gras in high style

The Cavaliers celebrated Mardi Gras 2003 with one party after another during the last five days of Carnival. Galleries from all the events are posted at the links below.

Night of the Black Mask
The weekend started with the annual Night of the Black Mask party, hosted by the Knights d'Orleans at the Phoenix on Friday, February 28. The annual street party is always a great place to see and be seen as you kick off the holiday weekend. Mike, Doug, Poncho, William, George, Guy, Michael and David had a great time promoting the Cavaliers.

Founder's Thoth Parade Party
David Lester and Michael Wheeler hosted the third annual Thoth parade party on Sunday, March 2. Mark, George, Poncho, William, Mike, Doug, and more than 30 other guests (including a surprise appearance by our friend Seth from Houston) ate, drank, and caught beads as the colorful Thoth parade rolled right past David and Michael's home.

Lords of Leather Bal Masque XX
The Cavaliers were honored to be seated at a royal table at the Lords of Leather Bal Masque XX on the evening Sunday, March 2, courtesy of Lord King XX Todd Cole. Seated at the Cavaliers' table were Poncho, William, George, Mark, Michael, David, and their guests. Also in attendance at the ball were Alan, Mike and Doug, while Todd, Guy, and Adam all participated in the ball's tableau.

Mardi Gras in the French Quarter
The Cavaliers converged on the French Quarter for Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2003. George, Mark, Poncho, William, Mike, Doug, David and Michael spent most of the day on the streets of the Quarter despite a persistent mist, enjoying the costumes and the crowds Check out their adventures in the Cavaliers' exclusive Mardi Gras gallery.