From their glittering crowns to their sparking gowns, Mardi Gras queens are true Coast royalty!
Meet the women who reign over the festivities in our Royal Revue, featuring the 2025 Queens of Carnival from your favorite local krewes.
Want to feature your past queen in Gulf Coast Woman? Email jen@gulfcoastwomanmagazine.com.
Carnival Association of Long Beach
QUEEN ROSALIE 2025: Pat Brown
Gulf Coast Carnival Association
QUEEN IXOLIB: Hannah Elise Warren
(photo credit: James Edward Bates Photography)
Krewe of Athena
KREWE OF ATHENA QUEEN: Ashley Rector
(photo credit: James Edward Bates Photography)
Krewe of Diamondhead
QUEEN: Teresa Manning
(photo credit: Tom and Sara Photography)
Krewe of Gemini
QUEEN LEDA LVI: Jennifer Myers
Krewe of Kamehameha Diamondhead Boaters Association
QUEEN: Sue Wilson Warren
(photo credit: Portraits by Penny LLC, Penny Pellegrin Majors)
Krewe of Kharites
QUEEN KHARIS III: Terretta Brennan
Krewe of Neptune
QUEEN VENUS XL: Gianna Milanese
Krewe of Nereids
QUEEN DORIS LVII
Krewe of Olympus
QUEEN HERA XVIII: Sarah Schafer Parrington
(photo credit: Ronin B. Photography, Robin B. Gaines)
Krewe of PAWseidon
QUEEN PAWSEIDON: Casey Marie Watts
Krewe of Selene
QUEEN XVII: Melanie James
(photo credit: Robin B. Photography, Robin B. Gaines)
Krewe of Venus Gulf Coast
QUEEN VENUS XXXV THE GODDESS OF LOVE: Marsha Johnson Cluff
Krewe of Venus
QUEEN APHRODITE XLVII: Gina Applewhite
Krewe of Young Matrons
QUEEN OF YOUNG MATRONS: Rhonda Jones
Le Belle Femme
QUEEN AURORA XII: Dawn M. Hendon
Les Cavaliers
QUEEN OF CAVALIERS: Amy Browne
(photo credit: Brian Pearse Photography)
Merry Maskers
QUEEN OF MERRY MASKERS: Paula Hewes
(photo credit: Alan Ritter)
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse
LADY CLAIBORNE V: Stacey Maysonave
The Order of Glaucus
QUEEN GAIA IV: Jennifer Cashin
Where Tradition Meets Purpose: The Order of Glaucus and the Glaucus Harbor Foundation
Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mardi Gras is more than pageantry—it is tradition, identity, and community stewardship. Few organizations embody this balance as intentionally as the Order of Glaucus and its philanthropic arm, the Glaucus Harbor Foundation.
At the center of both is Jennifer Cashin, the reigning Queen Gaia IV, President of the Order of Glaucus, and President of the Glaucus Harbor Foundation. Her leadership reflects a modern vision of Carnival—one that honors heritage while expanding its role as a catalyst for community impact.
“As Queen Gaia IV, it was a privilege to wear the crown, confidently representing an organization that I have poured my heart into for the last five years,” Cashin shared.
The Order of Glaucus is known for its annual ball and imaginative themes celebrating Gulf Coast culture. Yet beyond the spectacle lies a clear commitment to service. Through the Glaucus Harbor Foundation, that commitment becomes year-round philanthropy supporting scholarships, charitable initiatives, and local causes.
Under Cashin’s leadership, the foundation has focused on maximizing community engagement by building bold, collaborative partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the Gulf Coast. Rather than operating in isolation, it works alongside community partners to strengthen the region’s social fabric.
Together, the Order of Glaucus and the Glaucus Harbor Foundation demonstrate that tradition endures best when paired with purpose—proving Mardi Gras can be both meaningful and transformative long after the parade route clears.
The Revelers Carnival Organization
QUEEN: Ashleigh Lamas
St. Paul’s Carnival Association
QUEEN CHRISTIANA 2025: Rebecca Reed Koenenn
Second Liners Mardi Gras Club
QUEEN ZARIA XV: Michelle Booker Chatman
