Carnival spirit pulsed in the heart of Covington as the Krewe of Bogue Falaya revealed its 2026 grand marshal, English Tea Room & Eatery owner Tim Lantrip, during its annual soiree and float selection on Sept. 30 at the Southern Hotel.

Lantrip, a longtime community leader and business owner, was honored before krewe members, elected officials and parade supporters. “This year's chosen grand marshal is really special to the community,” said Co-Captain Amy Tucker.

“So what’s unique about this krewe is that we are primarily a business-run Mardi Gras. (It's) not a typical krewe. Our businesses support this. And then what they do is, they support their employees and families and let them ride as a treat,” she said. The krewe also donates to a nonprofit selected each year by the grand marshal.

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