Above: Omega XL Queen Renee Donewar is the proud mother of two daughters, Amber Donewar and Krewe member Nicole Donewar Trentacosta, as well as a son by choice, Will Buras. King Brandon Phares King Brandon Phares is a proud resident of Tangipahoa Parish, who brings a powerful combination of military service, business acumen, and community dedication to the Krewe of Omega throne. He is the son of Bobby and Renee Robbins-Phares of Amite, and the brother of Robin Phares, Blake Alley, and Amber Alley-Costanza.
Above: Queen Renee Donewar and King Brandon Phares are surrounded by their Royal Court: Gold Duke and Gold Maid Michael A. Arthur and Julie Rock (represented by David Tucker and Baily Gordon), Purple Duke and Purple Maid Jeff Wiggins and Marlene Wenzel, and Green Maid and Green Duke Rhiannon and Joshua Caskey. Also pictured are Teen Princesses Addilyn Gatlin and Lillian Story and Junior Princesses Chevie Lamparski, Lylah Gordon, Clarke Gordon, Chloe KcKinney, Elise Wiggins, and Olivia Wiggins.
Above: The Queen and King are adorned by detailed custom trains, ornamented with their names and the symbols that represent their reign in the fortieth year of the Krewe of Omega. These long trains have become a tradition in recent years for Omega Royalty.
The Royal Ball for Omega XL was held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the old Holy Ghost Catholic Church on N. Oak Street in Hammond. The beautiful chapel was built at the turn of the 20th century and dedicated on November 23, 1902. It was replaced in 2000 by the new Holy Ghost Church, located across the street. The original church now serves as an event venue....
