Barack Temple 256

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

One of the most exciting and highly anticipated events of the Imperial Session is THE PARADE!

This is where the entire Imperial Domain comes together and each Desert gets the opportunity to represent their state, their Temple, and their proud Shrinedom heritage.

From the colors and costumes to the motor units, mounted patrols, clowns, bicycles, and so much more — the parade is a true celebration of unity, brotherhood, sisterhood, and community.

And we were there to capture it all!

Here is some footage captured by our very own Social Media Director, Noble James Q. Leach.

Sit back, turn up the volume, and experience the parade through our lens!

08/24/2026

The Temple’s 2X Imperial Champions ……
2025 & 2026

Truly Historical.

08/24/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2X MOUNTED PATROL CHAMPIONS OF BARACK TEMPLE 256!

THE RENEGADE RYDERS!

These brothers have been representing Barack Temple 256 with pride, skill, style, and a whole lot of horsepower!

Noble Vic Jones aka “Slim Pickens”
Noble Frank Gilpen aka “Muddy Waters”
Noble James Q. Leach aka “Triple Lasso”

NOT PICTURED:

Noble Terence Crawford, Sr. aka “Sheriff Bart”
Noble Chris Woodley aka “Big Wood”

Two-time champions and still riding like they have something to prove!

The Renegade Ryders are representing Barack Temple 256 STUPENDOUSLY, and we couldn’t be prouder of the way these Nobles carry the name of our Temple wherever they ride.

Champions on the field. Brothers off the field. REPRESENTING THE TEMPLE!

BARACK TEMPLE 256!

THE RENEGADE RYDERS!

2X MOUNTED PATROL CHAMPIONS!

MOUNT UP 🐎

08/24/2026

At the AEAONMS Imperial Session, we didn’t just show up — WE SHOWED OUT!

The Nobles and Daughters had the opportunity to visit Sligh Middle School and make a substantial donation to support their cause. Giving back to our communities is at the heart of what we do, but today came with something extra special.
A PARADE!

The children got to see the full force of Shrinedom come to life. Motor Units, Clown Units, Mounted Patrol, Bicycle Units, and so many others came rolling through, reared up, and READY TO ROCK!

The smiles, the excitement, the energy — THAT was the real reward.

Because it’s one thing to make a donation, but it’s another thing to create a memory that a child may carry with them for the rest of their life.

This is what SERVICE looks like.

This is what COMMUNITY looks like.

This is what AEAONMS looks like.

We came to the Imperial Session, but we made sure the COMMUNITY felt our presence!

We SET IT OFF!!!

08/24/2026

One of our favorite things to see at the AEAONMS Imperial Session is the CLOWN UNIT!

These Nobles and Daughters take fun, laughter, and service to a whole new level. They dress up as clowns and visit local schools, hospitals, and communities to spread LOVE, JOY, and a little laughter wherever they go.

But don’t let the smiles fool you — there’s some serious talent behind those costumes! The Clown Units also compete in different areas to see who can be crowned the BEST CLOWN!

It’s truly something special to watch. What may look like entertainment on the surface is really another powerful example of how our Nobles and Daughters use their time, creativity, and talents to serve others.

This is what Shrinedom is all about: SERVICE, BROTHERHOOD, SISTERHOOD, COMMUNITY, AND JOY.

08/23/2026

THE DESERT OF GEORGIA SHOWED UP!

At the 2026 Imperial Session in Tampa, Florida, the Desert of Georgia proudly stepped into the parade—and let me tell you… WE REPRESENTED OUR STATE! 🔥

From the moment we hit the route, you could see the PRIDE, ENERGY, UNITY, and BROTHERHOOD that Georgia brought to Tampa.

This wasn’t just a parade. This was an opportunity to show the world who we are, where we come from, and what the Desert of Georgia is all about.

And when Georgia moves… YOU KNOW GEORGIA IS IN THE BUILDING!

Take a look at this video and watch the Desert of Georgia represent our great state with PRIDE and PURPOSE!

GEORGIA WAS DEFINITELY IN THE HOUSE! 🔥🔥🔥

08/23/2026

It’s always a GREAT time when you can impact the youth, give back to the community, and show our children that they matter.

That’s exactly what the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine (AEAONMS) did during our 2026 Imperial Session in Tampa, Florida!

We visited Sligh Middle School, where we had the opportunity to make multiple monetary donations on behalf of our various Units. The school was incredibly gracious and appreciative of the support.

But we didn’t stop there!

We brought the celebration directly to the students with a PARADE filled with:

🏎️ Motor Cars
🤡 Clowns
🤠 Cowboys
🎉 Fun, excitement, and plenty of smiles

But most importantly…

NOBLES AND DAUGHTERS! ❤️ 💛 💚

Because this is what we do.

We don’t just gather for ourselves—we SERVE. We GIVE. We LEAD. We INSPIRE.

Our children are our future, and when we invest in them, we invest in the future of our communities.

AEAONMS — Making an IMPACT beyond the Imperial Session!

08/22/2026

Everyone loves the Mounted Patrol. Imperial Session 2026 was amazing.