10/19/2025
✨ Order of Dionysus Past Royalty Brunch ✨
Hosted by:
Cody Shafer & Denise Baumann
Incoming Monarchs VIII for 2026
This past weekend, our very own owner and executive producer, Denise Baumann, along with Creative Elements Productions’ Event Manager and Hair & Makeup Director, Cody Shafer, hosted the Order of Dionysus Mississippi Gulf Coast Past Royalty Brunch and it couldn’t have been more beautiful. 🍇👑
The brunch was held on the second floor of the stunning Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi, featuring in-house catering with smoky barbecue favorites, breakfast classics, and a live pancake station. Guests enjoyed plenty of champagne, laughter, and heartfelt conversations surrounded by Krewe members, friends, and past royalty.
A special shoutout to Lindsey Joyner for the absolutely gorgeous and delicious cakes and cupcakes, complete with edible portraits of the hosts. 🥰
Denise and Cody presented personalized gifts to each past monarch as they raised a toast to the organization, expressing gratitude for the honor of serving as Monarchs VIII for 2026. Though their coronation isn’t until January 31, 2026, they wanted to show their appreciation early and celebrate the spirit of this inclusive, joyful community. 💜💛💚
Huge thanks to Daniel, Ana, and Lee at Ground Zero Blues Club, Wallace and the Glitter Squad, and all of the amazing Krewe members who joined in. And of course, our Creative Elements Productions team, showgirls, camera crew, family, and friends who helped make it all shine.
Here’s to the start of something fabulous and to a Mardi Gras season full of creativity, unity, and unforgettable moments.
👑 Catch Monarch Denise and Monarch Cody on stage at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum this January.
If you’d like to reserve a seat at one of Queen Denise’s tables or have your business sponsor a table, reach out today. Mardi Gras season is just getting started.
