Fools of Misrules Fools Fest

Noting the absence of proper Twelfth Night merrymaking on the Northshore, the St. John Fools of Misrule marching club was formed in 2011 to herald the arrival of Carnival season in St. Tammany Parish. The organization's rituals are derived from an ancient English men's group that clamored along the evening streets, creating unruliness with cowbells and whips while delivering jeers and spankings to those caught on the street unaware. The Fools of Misrule integrated into its name homage to the historic St. John District of old Covington (1813) where the group was founded and annually conducts its bawdy procession. Their slogan: Vivere Vitam Omnino!—Live Life Completely!

For this spring event, Fools Fest, the fools invite all to enjoy a free concert at the Covington Trailhead, featuring a lineup of: Cowboy Mouth, Eli Howard & the Greater Good, Wes Jeans, PJ & the Bear, Cypress Creek, Bruiser Broussard Trio. 11 am–9 pm. Free. VIP tickets available. foolsofmisrule.org.