TWELFTH NIGHT BALL

Twelfth Night Ball is a part of the Springtime Tallahassee events, and is celebrated annually.  The event involves members of Springtime Tallahassee arriving in their formal attire and their Krewe Costumes.  Music is provided throughout the evening, along with a lot of dancing.  A Tableau is presented and is a celebration of the Battle of New Orleans, which took place on January 8, 1815, and was the final major battle of the  War of 1812.  Under the command of General Andrew Jackson, the American forces defeated the British Army.  This victory prevented the British from seizing our western lands.  Jean Lafitte, a pirate, aided Jackson in this battle.  And, the battle it self, helped propell Jackson to the White House.