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KREWE OF CORK
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“We celebrate Wine! Food! Fun!” says King Patrick van Hoorebeek, speaking of the Krewe of Cork. Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Cork is quickly growing into a world famous Mardi Gras and wine industry phenomenon The birthplace of the Krewe will always be remembered as the Bistro at the Hotel Maison de Ville. We are excited to announce our new home- The Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans. Krewe members gather on the first Friday of each month at the Rib Room for T.G.I.C.D (Thank Goodness It’s Cork Day). The two main events of the year are the Mardi Gras parade day festivities, and participation in the New Orleans Food and Wine Royal Street Experience. Throughout the year, we invite members to wine dinners and special occasions like Bastille Day Lunch, road trips, and Red, White and Blues.
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The Mardi Gras parade day celebration is filled with the three things the Krewe loves most- Wine, Food, and Fun! The day begins with the check in party and continues as we parade through the French Quarter donning wine and grape related costumes. The event culminates with a King and Queen’s party that evening. In between there will be of course wine, and lunch, and wine, and a brass band, and more wine.
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There are two membership options for the Krewe of Cork - Sparkling and Still. For the adventurous, interested in parading during Mardi Gras, a Sparkling membership includes all of the festivities on parade day, including the lunch, wine, and parade, an official Krewe Pin, a baseball cap, one dozen custom made beads, a gift from the King, and the King and Queen’s Party. For others who choose to remain Still, the non-parading membership includes an official Krewe Pin. All members will receive periodic newsletters from the Krewe of Cork. Still members may attend the wine dinners and other functions throughout the year.
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 The Krewe of Cork is 400 members strong. If you are not a permanent resident of New Orleans, please do not feel excluded. The Krewe has members that are locals, out of towners, and international travelers.
The Royal Court is composed of the King Patrick van Hoorebeek, the Captain Bill Trufant, the Lieutenants Bob Edgecombe, Michael Trufant, Frank Piccolo, Greg Pierce, Tommy Lewis, and Richard Hoener, the Royal Coordinator of the Day Gayle Dellinger, and the Queen 2008- Sam Poche. Past Queens include Mary Reynolds 2001, Margarita Bergen 2002, Debbie Gagne 2003, Mary Ann McDougal 2004, Kate Bishop 2005, Annie Lewis 2006, and Gillian Pierce 2007.
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