Abbeville's JA Charity Mardi Gras Ball raises $54,100 for service projects in Parish

Junior Auxiliary of Vermilion held its 4th annual Charity Mardi Gras Ball.
The excitement of Mardi Gras was in the air, and this year Krewe de Bijou has crowed its King and Queen. Unlike traditional royal titles, the honor of King and Queen at this highly anticipated event is awarded based on the amount of money raised and the number of tickets sold. Each year, candidates compete to secure the crown, rallying support from friends, family and local business, and all in the spirit of giving back.
This year, King Earl “Boo” Landry Jr. and Queen Brooke Hebert went above and beyond their fundraising efforts. President and Chairman Hope Cleveland stated, “We are humbled and grateful to announce total money raised was $54,100 with a profit of $35,415.13! All the money raised will help fund the organization and our hands on service projects that support the children and families of Vermilion Parish.
For more information on the Krewe de Bijou Charity Ball or more information on Junior Auxiliary of Vermilion www.jaofabbeville.org or jaofabbeville@gmail.com