March 12, 2025

Mardi Gras — March 4, 2025

March 12, 2025/ Alliance Franciase de Grand Rapids

Mardi Gras 2025 was celebrated in stylish fashion at the Cork Wine & Grille, with excellent Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo, accompanied by live jazz music starring the John Shea Trio.

The John Shea Trio enjoyed some dessert during a music break.

The John Shea Trio relaxing during a music break.

AF de GR Secretary Linda FitzGerald (dressed as “The Spirit of Mardi Gras”) awarded Emily O’Brock the coveted Costume Prize: a bottle of “Faire la Fête” sparkling wine!

Jim Oliver (otherwise known as Jim #3) had some fun at the keyboard while the John Shea Trio relaxed.

Alliance Française de Grand Rapids

The Alliance Française de Grand Rapids is one of over 1,000 Alliances Françaises in 138 countries around the world. Each year nearly 500,000 people worldwide come to an Alliance Française to learn French and 6 million attend cultural activities. There are 111 chapters in the United States.

Whether you are a native or fluent French speaker, a student of the language, or an enthusiastic Francophile, you are welcome as a member of the AF Grand Rapids to participate in the wide range of activities organized throughout the year.