Krewe of Gumbo YaYa

Fifteen years of culture, flavor & legacy

The House of YaYa,

An Evening of Elegance and Excess

The 15th Annual Krewe of Gumbo YaYa Mardi Gras Ball—an elevated two-part celebration built for one unforgettable night.

Discover the evening
Krewe of Gumbo YaYa XV royal invitation artwork
Enter the celebration
Live in Lake CharlesBoosie BadAzzandEJ JonesOne night only

The season has begun

Enter the House of YaYa.

Press play and step into an evening shaped by elegance, celebration, and just the right amount of excess.

A private word from the court

Dearest Reader,

The whispers are true. Fifteen years of legacy have led us to one unforgettable night. The court is assembled, the stage is set, and Lake Charles is about to witness a royal affair unlike any before it.

Consider this your invitation.

Yours in revelry,
Lady YaYa

Presale table experience

$1,600

Your complete evening across both celebrations

15th Anniversary EditionLimited Presale

This is not simply a table.
It is your place in the story.

  • Two-part celebrationRosa Hart Theater presentation and Exhibition Hall experience
  • Live headline performancesBoosie BadAzz and EJ Jones
  • Dinner includedYour evening continues with food and dancing
  • Table decorationsYour reserved table arrives dressed for the affair
  • Four-bottle corkageIncluded with your presale table
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Secure checkout · Official Krewe reservation · Questions? Contact Adrian Fondel, Kobrina Pryce, or Shamona Honore, or email the Krewe.

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Individual Tickets

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XV

The main event

One night.
Two experiences.

The story begins beneath the lights of the Rosa Hart Theater and continues across the Exhibition Hall—with live entertainment, dinner, dancing, and one more reveal still behind the curtain.

Part one at Rosa Hart Theater and part two at Exhibition Hall
Part IRosa Hart Theater

The Presentation

Royal entrance.
Headliner energy.

The Krewe presentation meets a full-scale concert moment, featuring live performances by Boosie BadAzz and EJ Jones.

Part IIExhibition Hall

The Celebration

Dinner. Dancing.
One last surprise.

The celebration continues with dinner, dancing, and a surprise guest artist reveal reserved for the room.

Approved Boosie BadAzz and EJ Jones performance artwork

Act I · Rosa Hart Theater

The curtain rises.

Boosie BadAzz and EJ Jones command the first act of Gumbo YaYa XV in a theatrical headliner presentation created for this anniversary night.

Presale table with purple velvet, candlelight, gold place settings and flowers

Presale tables now available

Your table is more than a seat.

Presale tables include decorations, food, and four-bottle corkage—everything your group needs to arrive ready for the celebration.

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Decorations

Your table arrives dressed for the occasion.

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Food

Dinner is included with presale tables.

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Corkage

Four-bottle corkage included per table.

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Two venues

One ticketed evening across both experiences.

Our mission

Krewe of Gumbo YaYa exists to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community through unity and service.

Celebrate Culture with Flavor

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Boosie BadAzz and EJ Jones live at Gumbo YaYa XV

The royal invitation has arrived

One night.
Two celebrations.

Presale tables $1,600

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For table details, contact Adrian Fondel, Kobrina Pryce, or Shamona Honore, or email the Krewe.