The twenty-one-year-old (21) Mardi Gras Krewe of Artemis-Springhill “Signature Float” was selected the best overall entry in the Minden Fasching Parade on Saturday, February 4, 2023, and won the “Sweep Stakes Award”. The awards were presented at the Minden City Council meeting earlier this month. Pictured receiving the plaque are Signature Float Lieutenant Mike Reeves, Captain Eric Simmons, Board member and Fun Float Lieutenant Rob Robinson.
Also, Artemis rolled in the 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Parade which was held at noon on Saturday, March 25, in Springhill, Louisiana. Shown on the Artemis Royalty Float are, from left to right, Artemis members Saundra Grillot, Patty Matlock, Donna Waring, Gwen Greene and Kathy Davis. Standing is Captain Eric Simmons, driver extraordinaire. The Grand Marshal of the parade Teresa Lowery is pictured with Artemis member Patty Matlock.
On April 1, Artemis starts another year of being ambassadors for the North Webster Parish area. The Krewe is located at 025 Bice Street in Springhill, Louisiana, and meets at this Den on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Annual membership dues are $50 a person if you are over thirty-five (35) years of age. If younger, the dues are $35 each. One must be eighteen (18) to join.
For any additional information about the Krewe of Artemis, you may phone 870-828-8820.