ULM alumni couple Clif and Lynda Bergeron serve as 2026 Krewe of Janus King and Queen

Published February 6, 2026

A man and woman dressed in Mardi Gras royalty clothing.

CAPTION: Clif and Lynda Bergeron serve as the 2026 King and Queen of the Krewe of Janus. Photo courtesy of the Krewe of Janus. 

MONROE, La. - When the 2026 Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras parade rolls through the Twin Cities on Saturday, February 7, King and Queen Clif and Lynda Bergeron will preside over the festivities. The Bergerons are proud ULM alumni and lifetime members of the ULM Alumni Association.  

Clif Bergeron grew up in New Orleans and has been around the traditions of Mardi Gras his entire life. Lynda says that being named King of Janus is a “bucket list item” that Clif has wanted to do since childhood. Clif began his college career at ULM (then NLU) in 1972 and was a member of the Sound of Today marching band under legendary NLU/ULM bandleader Jack White. He earned his bachelor’s in music education in 1976. Clif retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service and spent 15 years in the government contracting sector, including time as Head of Curriculum and Development for the Royal Saudi Naval forces in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He also earned an associate’s degree in information systems from ULM in 2013.  

Lynda Alderman Bergeron is a 2006 graduate of ULM with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Lynda returned to college to complete her degree at the age of 40. “It meant a lot to me to be able to finish it, and at that age, I appreciated the opportunity so much more. I was grateful that ULM could meet the needs of non-traditional students,” said Lynda. She currently works as an I.T. Project Manager at Lumen Technologies.  

Lynda’s history with the Krewe of Janus goes back 18 years, when she was encouraged to join the Krewe by her mother, who was also a member. It was at the 2019 parade that Clif and Lynda met for the first time, introduced by mutual friends. Clif joined the Krewe shortly after, and the couple served as Duke and Duchess two years ago. They were elected as King and Queen by the members of the Krewe, serving for six months leading up to the 2026 parade.  

“We’ve enjoyed it immensely,” said Lynda, of serving as King and Queen of Janus. “It’s such an honor to be trusted with representing the Krewe and our area and sharing our love of Mardi Gras. We both love Mardi Gras and all that it contains for not only the Krewe, but also the community,” she added. “We have especially loved the visits we have made to the various elementary and middle schools in the parish to pass on our knowledge of Mardi Gras and the traditions of the season.” 

As lifetime members of the ULM Alumni Association, the Bergerons recognize the value of their ULM experiences and hope to help continue those traditions for students for many years. Clif serves as Treasurer of the newly re-established Sound of Today Alumni Club and has participated as a member of the alumni band during homecoming. Lynda says it is important for alumni to continue to be involved in their university, noting the impact of meeting non-traditional students where they are. Clif feels that the ability to share his knowledge and experiences with the school that molded him is a gift he wishes to pass on to future Warhawks, and he loves interacting with students at events on campus.  

“We try to stay connected as much as possible with the university, and we are excited about the path ULM is on right now,” said Lynda.  

For more information about how to get involved with the ULM Alumni Association, please visit ulm.edu/alumni.