A group of 20-year-olds in Lafayette, LA, were determined to start a new Mardi Gras Krewe for young adults. Each took turns hosting meetings.
1972
Contacted Library of Congress for possible French names and titles.
1972
Harold Abdalla, President, Charles Chatelain, First Vice President, Ed (Boogie) Wynne Jr., Second Vice President, Barbara Abdalla, Secretary & Treasurer. Nine board members were also elected.
1972
Judge Advocate, John Hill is drawing up charter and by – laws.
This first year will be Charter Members (81) $65 plus $15 initiation fee.
1972
The Krewe presented to the Southwest LA Mardi Gras Association with the goal and desire to participate in the Lafayette Mardi Gras. The association agreed and turned over the Monday Night Parade to Bonaparte. The original Parade route started at Pontiac Point and ended at Borden's off of Bertrand Drive. After the Parade, the Krewe of Bonaparte would host a Formal Ball, honoring Queen Evangeline.
1972
Articles of Incorporation were filed.
1972
Inaugural Cocktail Party held at Oakbourne Country Club.
1973
First Krewe Newsletter started in February 1973.
1973
Inaugural Masquerade Ball Masquerade Ball held at Oakbourne Country Club.
1973
Inaugural Queens Parade (Queen's Float, two maids, floats, eight others Total of 58 riders), Pontiac Point via Jefferson, St. to Borden's off of Bertrand Drive. Formal Reception and Ball Honoring Queen Evangeline immediately following the parade at Oakbourne Country Club.
1973
Cocktail Party
1974
Masquerade Ball
1974
Queen's Parade, Formal Reception, and Ball.
1974
Cocktail Party
1975
GRUB Spring Party at Landry's Palladium. An annual end of the year party where members and prospective new members can celebrate a great Mardi Gras Season together.
1975
Masquerade Ball
1975
Queen's Parade, Formal Reception, and Ball.
1975
Cocktail Party
1976
1st Annual Spring GRUB Party
1976
Masquerade Ball
1976
Queen's Parade, Formal Reception, and Ball.
1976
Cocktail Party
1977
Masquerade Ball
1977
Spring GRUB Party
1977
Queen's Parade, followed by a Formal Reception and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine I.
1977
Cocktail Party
1978
Masquerade Ball
1978
Spring GRUB Party
1978
Queen's Parade, Formal Reception, and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine II.
1978
Cocktail Party
1979
Masquerade Ball
1979
Spring GRUB Party
1979
Queen's Parade, Formal Reception, and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine III.
1979
Cocktail Party
1980
Masquerade Ball
1980
Spring GRUB Party
1980
Queen's Parade, Formal Reception, and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine IV.
1980
Cocktail Party
1981
Masquerade Ball
1981
Spring GRUB Party
1981
Queen's Parade, Formal Reception, and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine V.
1981
Cocktail Party
1982
Masquerade Ball
1982
Spring GRUB Party
1982
Queen's Parade, followed by a Formal Reception and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine VI.
1982
Cocktail Party
1983
Masquerade Ball
1983
Spring GRUB Party
1983
Queen's Parade, followed by a Formal Reception and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine VII, court of three Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline XLVI.
1983
Cocktail Party
1984
Masquerade Ball
1984
Spring GRUB Party
1984
Queen's Parade, followed by a Formal Reception and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine VIII, court of three Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline XLV.
1984
Cocktail Party
1985
Masquerade Ball
1985
Spring GRUB Party
1985
Queen's Parade, followed by a Formal Reception and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine VII, court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline XLVI.
1985
Cocktail Party
1986
Masquerade Ball
1986
Spring GRUB Party
1986
Queen's Parade, followed by a Formal Reception and Ball. Coronation of King Napoleon and Queen Josephine X, court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline XLVII.
1986
Cocktail Party
1987
Masquerade Ball
1987
Spring GRUB Party
1987
The SW LA Mardi Gras Assocation, Lafayette Tourist Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Development approve the 1st Saturday Krewe of Bonaparte Parade
1987
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XI, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline XLVIII.
1987
Cocktail Party
1988
Masquerade Ball
1988
Spring GRUB Party
1988
New Parade Route: Starting at Postal Square, proceeding down Jefferson, a right on Lee Avenue, a right on University, left on Congress, and will end with the floats Krewe members throwing beads and doubloons to spectators in the Cajundome (189 riders).
1988
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline XLIX in the Cajundome.
1988
Cocktail Party
1989
Masquerade Ball
1989
Spring GRUB Party
1989
Saturday Bonaparte Parade (226 riders)
1989
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline L.
1989
Cocktail Party
1990
Masquerade Ball
1990
Spring GRUB Party
1990
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
1990
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XIV, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LI.
1990
Cocktail Party
1991
Masquerade Ball
1991
Spring GRUB Party
1991
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
1991
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XV, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LII.
1991
Cocktail Party
1992
Masquerade Ball
1992
Spring GRUB Party
1992
Saturday Bonaparte Parade (Start at Jefferson at Garfield to Blackham)
1992
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XVI, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LIII.
1992
Cocktail Party
1993
Masquerade Ball
1993
Spring GRUB Party
1993
Saturday Bonaparte Parade (new route, 2 miles starting at Pontiac Point , through Jefferson, then Johnson – ending at the Cajundome)
1993
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XVII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LIV.
1993
Cocktail Party
1994
Masquerade Ball
1994
Spring GRUB Party
1994
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XVIII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LV.
1994
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
1994
Cocktail Party
1995
Spring GRUB Party
1995
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
1995
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XIX, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LVI.
1995
Cocktail Party
1995
New Year Eve Masquerade Ball
1996
Spring GRUB Party
1996
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
1996
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XX, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LVII.
1996
Cocktail Party
1996
New Year Eve Masquerade Ball
1997
Spring GRUB Party
1997
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
1997
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXI, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LVIII.
1997
Inaugural LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party) held at Old Alumni House.
1997
Cocktail Party
1997
Bonaparte's 25th Anniversary "Remember 1972"
1998
Spring GRUB Party
1998
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
1998
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LIX.
1998
1st Annual LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
1998
Cocktail Party
1998
New Year Eve Masquerade Ball
1999
Spring GRUB Party
1999
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
1999
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXIII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LX.
1999
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
1999
Cocktail Party
1999
New Year Eve Party (The Real Millennium)
2000
Spring GRUB Party
2000
Krewe of Bonaparte Parade
2000
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXIV, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXI.
2000
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2000
Cocktail Party
2000
New Year's Eve Party
2001
Spring GRUB Party
2001
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2001
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXV, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXII.
2001
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2001
Cocktail Party
2001
New Year's Eve Party
2002
Spring GRUB Party
2002
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2002
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXVI, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXIII.
2002
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2002
Cocktail Party
2002
Last New Year's Eve Party
2003
Spring GRUB Party
2003
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2003
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXVII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXIV at Cajundome.
2003
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2003
Bonaparte established an endowed scholarship at UL
2003
Cocktail Party
2004
Spring GRUB Party
2004
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2004
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXIII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXV.
2004
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2004
Inaugural KreweFish Boil held at the UL Alumni House.
2004
Cocktail Party
2005
1st Annual KreweFish Boil
2005
Spring GRUB Party
2005
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2005
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXIX, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXVI.
2005
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2005
Cocktail Party
2006
KreweFish Boil
2006
Spring GRUB Party
2006
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2006
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXX, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXVII.
2006
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2006
Cocktail Party
2007
KreweFish Boil
2007
Spring GRUB Party
2007
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2007
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXI, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXVIII.
2007
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2007
Cocktail Party
2008
KreweFish Boil
2008
Last Spring GRUB Party
2008
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2008
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXIX.
2008
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2008
Cocktail Party
2009
KreweFish Boil
2009
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2009
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXIII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXX.
2009
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2009
Cocktail Party
2010
KreweFish Boil
2010
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2010
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXIV, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXXI.
2010
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2010
Cocktail Party
2011
KreweFish Boil
2011
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2011
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXV, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXXI.
2011
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2011
Cocktail Party
2012
KreweFish Boil
2012
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2012
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXVI, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXXII.
2012
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2012
Cocktail Party
2013
KreweFish Boil
2013
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2013
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXVII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXXIII.
2013
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2013
Cocktail Party
2014
KreweFish Boil
2014
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2014
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXVIII, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXXIII.
2014
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2014
Cocktail Party
2015
KreweFish Boil
2015
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2015
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XXXIX, along with thier court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LXXIV.
2015
LaFete Jardiniere De Mardi Gras (Garden Party)
2015
Cocktail Party
2016
KreweFish Boil
2016
Saturday Bonaparte Parade
2016
Coronation Ball honoring King Napoleon and Queen Josephine XL, along with their court of four Royal Maids and Dukes. Greeting King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline LX.