How and when did the Krewe of Nereids begin?
The Krewe of Nereids was organized in 1966 by a group of outstanding Waveland, Mississippi, business and professional women led by Elaine Colson and Claire Bourgeois, and now includes in its membership ladies from not only Bay St. Louis – Waveland area, but from the entire coastal region and beyond. While we continue to keep the Mardi Gras tradition and heritage alive, we have gone far beyond the social organization of 1966. We provide an economic boost to the Bay – Waveland area.
