Veterans mark Veterans Day at lunch with the Legion of Mars Mardi Gras Krewe

The Legion of Mars Mardi Gras Krewe hosted its annual Veterans Day lunch recently at the VA Hospital in downtown New Orleans.

Krewe members served 400 veterans and hospital employees.

During the event, the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System hosted an exhibition wheelchair basketball game featuring the New Orleans Saints Wheelchair Football Team versus the SLVHCS staff.

The Legion of Mars and krewe caption Rico Alvendia, the king of Washington Mardi Gras 2025, also support the Mars Hero Fund, a nonprofit supports veterans, active and reserve military, as well as first responders and their families.

The krewe raised more than $13,000 for the fund at a golf tournament earlier this month.

Alvendia has named the Mars Hero Fund as the King’s Charity for 2025. Alvendia co-founded the Legion of Mars alongside a group of combat veterans aiming to celebrate both past and present military members and first responders. It’s the only Mardi Gras Parade with a membership comprised of active duty and veteran military, first responders and patriotic civilian friends and supporters.

Note: Article courtesy of Nola.com Staff Report November 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of “Veterans mark Verterans Day at lunch with the Legion of Mars Mardi Gras Krewe” Photo Provided. Full digital access to article is available via Nola online subscription.

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