Who We Are
The Krewe of Pyros is extending the cultural pipeline from Louisiana to our Nation’s Capital Washington, D.C. to infuse the authentic influences of Mardi Gras unfamiliar to those residing outside of Louisiana.
Illuminating The Path
to EMPOWERMENT.
For this reason, the Krewe of Pyros was established to promote and present Annual Mardi Gras festivities and social events for natives of Louisiana residing in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and the greater community.
The Krewe of Pyros’ mission is to provide representation of Louisiana cultural arts through unity, charity, and celebration. These characteristics symbolize the organization’s community outreach initiatives aligned with our motto: “Illuminating the Path to Empowerment!”
The Krewe name “Pyros” is the Greek term for Fire. In our culture, the word “Fire” or “Fiyah” is associated with characteristics describing the passion, excitement, and energetic spirit of our culture and heritage. The Krewe of Pyros is extending the cultural pipeline from Louisiana to our Nation’s Capital Washington, D.C. to infuse the authentic influences of Mardi Gras unfamiliar to those residing outside of Louisiana.
We invite you to experience the Krewe of Pyros as we are “Bringin’ Dat Fiyah!”
KOP has vision and a FIYAH FUTURE!

J.C. Walker
Founder & Captain

Cleve Davis
President & Director of Education

antoine banks
Vice President

Jewel Watkins
Financial Secretary

Cheryl Washington
Recording Secretary

Claudette Reams
Corresponding Secretary

Mitchell Opalski
Treasurer

Lisa Harper
Board Member At-Large

Kory Mondy
Board Member At-Large

Stephen Stanley
Parliamentarian

Lytaria "cuba" walker
Executive Director

Cedric powell, esq.
Bylaws Chair

Hassana pretlow
Scholarship Chair

Dr. Leelannee Malin
Fundraising & Development Chair

Keisha McGee
Marketing & Communications Chair

Tyrell Graves
Events Chair

Lisa Harper
Social Justice Chair

Strother Dixon
Community Service Chair

Dr. Ashley Huderson
Education/Youth Chair

Marcus Franklin
Krewe Merchandising Chair

Lytaria "Cuba" walker
Membership Chair

