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12/16/2025

A Moment of Honor. A Legacy of Leadership.

The Krewe of Pyros is proud to announce The Honorable Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. as the 2026 Illumination Award Recipient.

Congressman Carter will be honored at the Krewe of Pyros 10th Anniversary Mardi Gras Ball on January 31st, as we celebrate a decade of service, culture, and community impact.

A native of New Orleans, Congressman Carter’s life and career embody servant leadership. From his early work in public service to his tenure in the Louisiana State Senate, and now as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to equity, opportunity, and uplifting underserved communities. His leadership reflects the very essence of Illuminating The Path to EMPOWERMENT for future generations.

The Illumination Award recognizes individuals whose service, integrity, and vision bring light to communities and inspire meaningful change. Congressman Carter’s dedication to public service and advocacy makes him a truly deserving honoree.

Please join us as we celebrate this distinguished leader during an unforgettable evening marking 10 years of KOP excellence.

11/06/2025

Support New Orleans' most glamorous dance krewe- The Nola Lolas by purchasing a pair of custom RockdeLis NOLA LOLA or VIPink "PINK STAR" socks! Proceeds from our sock sales will fund various performance and parade essentials so that we can bring an amazing show to the streets of New Orleans this Mardi Gras season! Also- The NOLA Lolas will donate a pair of socks for every sock purchase to the New Orleans Mission!

The cost is just 15.00! Buy a few pairs today!

Click here to purchase and select my name: https://the-nola-lolas-sock-fundraiser.cheddarup.com

We will be taking orders for our highly sought after socks until December 1st only!

A great addition to your Mardi Gras attire and we love to see you representing "The Flock"! As we march the streets of NOLA this Mardi Gras!
Socks will be available for pick up from any Lola or VIPink. Shipping is also available!

Thank you for your support!

Please note: The NOLA Lolas LLC is not a 501c3 organization and donations may not be tax deductible.l

11/02/2025

REMINDER! The Krewe of Pyros Pipeline Scholarship Application Season is STILL OPEN!

Don’t miss your chance to join a legacy of empowerment and excellence! The KOP Pipeline Scholarship Program is more than financial assistance. It’s a trusted educational support system rooted in accountability, community, and the belief that investing in our own lights the path for generations to come.

📅 Application Open Season: August 15 – November 30, 2025
🏆 Award Categories:
Founder’s Leadership
Close the Gap
Community Service
Rae of Sunshine

Looking for that financial boost to help you thrive in higher education?

Apply now at kopfoundation.org

11/01/2025

🔥 KOP Member November Spotlight: Dr. Joaella DeTiege-Lane – Class of 2018 🔥

From the heart of Louisiana to the spirit of the Krewe of Pyros, Dr. DeTiege-Lane embodies what it means to live with FIYAH, fellowship, and purpose!

Attended Xavier Prep from (1984–1986), and a proud graduate of Madison High School in California (1986–1988), and Kansas State University (1995), Dr. DeTiege-Lane hails from the Westbank, Gert-Town, and the Seventh Ward, but now calls Fort Washington, Maryland her second home.

Her journey with the Krewe began at the 2018 Membership Mixer, where she instantly felt the love, culture, and connection that reminded her of home. To Dr. DeTiege-Lane, KOP is family. A space where love, kindness, and togetherness unite Louisiana roots from Breaux Bridge to St. Martinville and beyond.

Professionally and personally, Dr. DeTiege-Lane lives by truth, integrity, ethics, and a commitment to serving family, community, and people. Values that align perfectly with KOP’s mission. She’s especially proud of her family’s strength, her Presidential Management Council rotation with HUD, and the legacy of greatness she hails from.

She is the granddaughter of civil rights activist Mandeville DeTiege, who won a 1958 U.S. Supreme Court case for the rights of Crescent City Golf Club members; the niece of legendary jazz trumpeter Milton Batiste; and the cousin of King Richard, a fixture of the New Orleans brass band culture.

Fun fact: Dr. DeTiege-Lane and her husband, Anthony Lane, were the first married couple to join KOP together back in 2018!

When she’s not serving with FIYAH, Dr. DeTiege-Lane loves dancing (as a NOLA LOLA Sheauxgirl as Magnolia Noir Royale), traveling, shopping, reading, and spending time with family.

10/04/2025

🧥👟 Coat & Sneaker Drive Alert! 👟🧥

The Krewe of Pyros in partnership with Wanda’s Hope Klozet is hosting a special drive to support families in need.

📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Crossland High School, 6901 Temple Hills Rd, Camp Springs, MD

We’re collecting:
✔️ Jackets & Knit Hats
✔️ Sneakers
✔️ Socks & Gloves
✔️ Scarves

Your donations will help underrepresented families across the U.S. continuing the mission of Wanda’s Hope Klozet to provide clothing and shoes to those who need it most.

Volunteer or donate today and help us keep the FIYAH of service burning bright!
Contact Niecy via email, text, or GroupMe to drop off or pick up options.

10/03/2025

POV:

Prairie View A&M University: It’s Ya’ll Homecoming Weekend and it’s time to Partyyyy!!!!

But for the life of me, why do we have to have all these Hypersexual activities planned…not everyone wants to participate in this or subjected our beautiful young woman to this…

Did we not learn anything from the Diddy trial??!!

Y’all can do better by protecting our young people from themselves…

08/22/2025

Y’all know what day it is…it’s Preseason Game Day tomorrow.

Do you have your stadium approved Game Day bag? If not, Grit2 & Style got you!

Let me know what you need…prices upon order request. Please send a DM or click on https://grit2style.etsy.com/listing/4350471075

Football Season is HERE⚜️🏈

08/15/2025

Krewe of Pyros Members ROCK! 🔥

From the second lines to the board rooms, from serving the community to setting the stage ablaze, our members bring Passion, Purpose, and FIYAH to everything they do! 💥

💛 We lift each other up.
💜 We show up for our community.
💚 We celebrate culture, service, and each other like only Pyros can.
📚 We invest in the future through scholarships that change lives.

And when it comes to community service, we don’t just talk about it. We roll up our sleeves and make a real difference. From charity drives to hands-on volunteer work, Pyros leads with heart.

Whether it’s rocking our red coats, making magic happen behind the scenes, or bringing joy to every event, we’re more than a krewe…we’re family!

08/13/2025

✨ KOP’s Scholarship Night Out ✨🎉
Join the Krewe of Pyros Scholarship Committee for an inspiring evening of purpose, connection and giving as we raise funds to support the next generation of college-bound students.

📍 V14 Street Lounge
📍 2100 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
📅 August 16, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💺 Limited reserved seating

Come vibe, give back, and be a part of the movement that’s Illuminating the Path to Empowerment! 🔥

If you'd like to financially support this initiative, donate by clicking secure.qgiv.com/for/tkopfi

08/12/2025

✨ Personalized Game Day Bags for Sports Events ✨🏈🏈🏈

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• Add your monogram



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• Sports Divas
• Stylish teens & grads
• Custom party favors

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🗓️ Order early – preseason is here 🏈

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