The Mardi Gras Krewe of Artemis-Springhill began the 2026 Carnival Season by presenting the traditional KING CAKE to each of the township Mayors in North Webster Parish.  Mardi Gras begins each year on January 6, twelve days after the Birth of Jesus, when it is said the Wisemen discovered the Baby.  The oval shape of the King Cake is to depict the route the Magi took in their quest.

A traditional King Cake has a surprise tucked inside…a plastic baby.  There are many versions of what should occur when a person gets the slice of cake containing the baby.  One is that person is to bring a King Cake to the next function or give a party.  Mardi Gras is a celebration.  Artemis highlights this great event by giving this symbol to each Mayor of Springhill, Cullen, Sarepta and Cotton Valley.

The Krewe of Artemis has been delivering King Cakes annually for twenty-three (23) years!

Artemis members in the photos were Mike Reeves, Kathy Davis, Captain Janet Reeves, Donna Waring, and Roxie Colvin.

King Cakes were presented to Springhill Mayor and longtime Artemis member Ray Huddleston.

Shongaloo Fire Chief Michael Boots accepted this year’s King Cake on behalf of Shongaloo Mayor Amanda Sexton.

Accepting for Cullen Mayor Terry Hoof was Town Water Clerk Hope Houston.

Typical Mardi Gras colors were worn by Sarepta Mayor Peggy Adkins as she accepted the purple, green, and gold King Cake.

Cotton Valley Mayor Bruce Lee along with Tiffany M. Parish, Municipal Clerk, Amy L. Stewart, Police Clerk/Admin. Assistant, and Angela Michelle Jackson, Deputy/Utility Clerk., accepted in the colorfully decorated City Hall Board Room.

Artemis, in conjunction with Springhill Main Street, invite the public to attend the Springhill Main Street Mardi Gras Parade to be held Friday, January 30, at 5:00. Line up for the parade will be at the South Main Mall.

The Krewe of Artemis, a social and parading krewe, meets the first Thursday of each month at their den and float barn at 025 Bice Street in Springhill, Louisiana, at 6:00 P. M.  The krewe is open to the public.  One must be eighteen (18) or over and the dues are $50.00 a year. Or, if you are thirty-five (35) years of age or younger, the annual fee is $35.00!  For any information regarding the Krewe of Artemis, you may contact Captain Janet Reeves, 318-847-4270.