SPRINGHILL, LA – The Krewe of Artemis expresses a heartfelt “Thank you” to the communities for your participation, acceptance and support these twenty-three delightful, growing years.
The Krewe of Artemis-Springhill began with five local volunteers discussing Mardi Gras in mid-July 2002. By the middle of August, the name of the Krewe was chosen, officers were elected, a king and queen were selected, and The Krewe of Artemis-Springhill was officially incorporated with eighteen (18) members. The appropriate name “Artemis” was given, for in Greek mythology, Artemis was the protector of the woodlands and the hunt. Springhill and the surrounding areas have always depended on the woodland industry and hunting is a major pastime.
The Krewe of Artemis-Springhill, Inc. was formed to help promote the celebration of Mardi Gras in Springhill, Louisiana, and the surrounding area and to promote the City of Springhill and its trade area throughout the Ark-La-Tex. It is nonsectarian, nonpolitical and nonpartisan.
The mission of Artemis is to gather people with common interests together on a social level: to celebrate the festival season, to educate the public on Mardi Gras’ rich tradition and cultural history, to promote Springhill and the area as to name recognition and commerce and to assist those in need around us with social outreach programs.
The Krewe of Artemis – Springhill supports many community activities and promotes North Webster Parish as Goodwill Ambassadors. The Krewe encourages education by offering incentives to students to achieve goals.
This Mardi Gras Krewe is a “501 C3” nonprofit organization and owns three parade floats. The largest one, where the captain rides, is named the Signature Float and is familiar to most for a statue of ARTEMIS graces the front. There is a medium size Royalty Float and The Fun Float. This float is usually decorated according to the theme of the parade and is ridden by members, guests, and sometimes children and grandchildren of the members. Most years ARTEMIS floats can be seen representing the North Webster Parish area not only in Springhill, but in Magnolia, Arkansas, and Minden, Bossier City and Shreveport, Louisiana. One year, Artemis traveled to South Louisiana, to participate in a Mamou parade. One can never tell when ARTEMIS will appear.
In 2009, the Krewe purchased their Den at 25 Bice Street in Springhill where the Krewe meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 P.M. If you are 18 years of age or older, you may fill out an application that will be submitted to the membership committee for review. Any Artemis member in good standing can provide you with an application or you may write The Krewe of Artemis-Springhill, P. O. Box 1072, Springhill, LA 71075, or phone (318) 426-1232. You may see us on Face book: Krewe of Artemis-Springhill.
Annual dues are $50; however, if you are thirty-five (35) years old or younger, the dues are only $35. You are invited to come and visit any first Thursday evening and see what the Krewe of Artemis – Springhill is all about.
Lassez les bon temps rouler!