THE PASSING OF A LEGEND
Albert J. Carey Jr., a pioneer of the LGBT community and a true New Orleans original, passed away on
January 2, 2026, at the age of 86.
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A devoted and beloved member of the Krewe of Armeinius, Albert served with distinction as Captain, King, and Queen, and was a paramount force in shaping the Krewe's survival, spirit, and direction. An accomplished architect, he was also a brilliant storyteller and historian, a sharp and generous mind to all who had the supreme honor of knowing him.
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He passed surrounded by love, with his cherished sister, Patty Carey, by his side.
Gay Mardi Gras Ball of the Year
Krewe of Armeinius
Bitch of the Year
Fatsy Cline
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Buzzy Fanning AIDS Award
* Person, not organization
Debbie with a D
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Hair Salon / Stylist of the Year
Two Guys Cutting Hair, Adikus Sulpizi
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Kinkster of the Year
Fatsy Cline
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Marcy Marcell Entertainer of the Year
Debbie with a D
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Rip Naquin Writer / Reporter of the Year
Tony Leggio
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Social Media Presence of the Year
Tony Leggio
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Lifetime Achievement Award
George Roth
Congrats to our Armeinius members who swept the
2025 Bourbon Street Awards!
​​John Cucinello - Best Drag
Barrett Delong and Michael Sullivan - Best Group
Barrett Delong and Michael Sullivan - Best Overall
Matt “Bubba” Dow - Best Individual
Trent Schoenemann - Best Leather
2025 Bal Masque LVI
The Krewe of Armeinius proudly introduces our new royalty!
Queen LVI Lindsay Campbell
King LVI Adikus Sulpizi
Thank You to our hard working Krewe and to all who celebrated with us to make it a huge success!
​"Across town in Chalmette, James Franco and "White Lotus" star Patrick Schwarzenegger were front row for Krewe of Armeinius ball at the Sigur Civic Center."
Photo courtesy Jeffrey Mayeux
Photo courtesy of Scott Henrichsen