Hephaestus ball is March 1

The Krewe of Hephaestus will hold the last Mardi Gras ball in the Tri-City area at 8 p.m. March 1 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Saying farewell will be King and Queen Hephaestus LIII Kenneth Cefalu and Abigail Conrad. Floor seating is invitation only and balcony viewing is free. Hephaestus will also hold the last parade at 2 p.m. March 4 in Morgan City.