The Karnival Krewe de Louisiane announced its 16 debutantes for 2026 at coronation ceremonies Thursday at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel.

The girls will be presented at the krewe's 39th annual ball on Jan. 30 at the Raising Cane's River Center.

The debutantes are:

Anna-Marie Elise Bargas, a senior at St. Joseph’s Academy and the daughter of Valerie and Trey Bargas.

Lillian “Lilly” Rose Blanchard, a senior at St. Joseph’s Academy and the daughter of Justin and Christina Blanchard.

Virginia “Jenna” Caroline Braud, a senior at St. Joseph’s Academy whose parents are Sydney and Shaun Braud.

Isabelle Katerina Breard, a senior at University Laboratory School whose parents are Mischa and Michael Breard.

Elizabeth Lynne Bourg, a senior at St. Joseph’s Academy and the daughter of Angele an

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