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Corps de Napoleon - New Orleans - a 300 member New Orleans-area Mardi Gras carnival club. Accepts Out of Town Riders. Ducks of Dixieland, The - New Orleans - Marching group who come out with Tucks. By carnival, they're Ducks for a day (or two) Each year the group comes together and continues to create satiric and imaginative themes. From "Wrecks" in 1986 paying tribute to the King of Mardi Gras himself. The Ducks have proved nothing can escape their unique way of seeing things Jefferson City Buzzards - the oldest traditional walking krewe;
men from a working class neighborhood of Uptown have been drinking lots
of beer and giving out flowers to pretty gals in exchange for a kiss
while parading downtown every year since 1890. Knights of Babylon - New Orleans - The Jester's Club, the sponsoring organization of the Knights of Babylon, was founded on June 24, 1939 by a group of New Orleans professionals who wanted to stage a first-class parade for the public and a first class Tableau Ball for their ladies. Knights of Jason, The - Metairie - a new Metairie carnival organization, will ride the Friday night before Mardi Gras, rolling down the traditional Veterans Blvd. route. Family-oriented Krewe. Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Parade - St. Bernard - The only organization to parade in St. Bernard post Katrina. Nearly 400 members and membership dues are one of the lowest around $225. Knights of Sparta - New Orleans- In 1981, the Knights began parading in Orleans Parish. The Knights are still known for their elaborate bal masque tableaus, now staged at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, and for their traditional, yet innovative, street parade on the first Saturday on the Carnival parade season. Krewe of Kosmic Debris - New Orleans - one of the most informal krewes; if you
play a portable musical instrument you can show up in costume and jam
on dixieland standards as the Kosmic Debris roams from bar to bar in
the French Quarter, starting on Frenchmen Street at noon on Mardi Gras.
Krewe de C.R.A.P.S. - New Orleans - C.R.A.P.S. have been a proud part of the Krewe du Vieux since 1994. We continue a tradition of satire, fun and craziness on the streets of New Orleans. Krewe of Dead Elvis - New Orleans - the first of the walking krewes organized on the internet. Found in the Quarter on Mardi Gras. Krewe of Dreux -Gentilly- one of the largest alternative Mardi Gras celebrations, out in Gentilly on the Saturday afternoon before Mardi Gras.
Krewe d'Etat, Le - New Orleans - heeds only edicts from their Dictator, whose identity is never revealed, and claim the streets of New Orleans annually and present a parade without peer on the Friday before Mardi Gras, or "Fat Friday" as it is now known. Le Krewe d'Etat emerged in 1996 as the preeminent krewe and now boasts numerous floats with many riders. Krewe du Vieux - New Orleans - A non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment. Krewe of Alla - New Orleans - The name was conceived by combining the AL from Algiers And The LA from Louisiana to form "ALLA". Krewe of Alla was organized by The Westside Social and Carnival Club and first paraded on Mardi Gras 1933 Krewe of Amon Ra - New Orleans - is in splendid preparation to celebrate an unprecedented 40 years of gay history in 2005. New Orleans largest gay Mardi Gras Krewe. Krewe of Apollo de Layfayette - New Orleans - The Mystic Krewe of Apollo was founded in New Orleans in 1969 to foster brotherhood, unity and equality within our society. Krewe of Aquila- Metairie - Since arriving on the Mardi Gras scene in 1976 this couples and singles club has established itself as an organization that stages one of the most elaborately costumed Carnival balls and street parades of each season. Krewe of Argus Mardi Gras Parade - Metairie - get information on riding or sponsoring a float in the Argus parade. Krewe of Armeinius - New Orleans - The Krewe of Armeinius holds New Orleans' most lavish and satirical gay carnival ball. Established in 1969, Armeinius has for 37 years, held a gay carnival ball on the evening of the Saturday before Mardi Gras. Krewe of Bacchus - New Orleans - have brought both the residents of New Orleans and visitors to "America's most interesting city" one of the greatest free shows on earth. Krewe of Barkus - New Orleans - The only Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans by and for the canine population is ready to sniff the streets of the French Quarter. Krewe of Caesar - Metairie - history, past years, costumes, parades, and more for this Metairie krewe. Krewe of Carrollton - New Orleans - The Krewe of Carrollton was founded by a group of local businessmen in 1924, parading on Mardi Gras Day in the neighborhood of Carrollton. In 1933, when rain forced the cancellation of most of parades, including Rex, Carrollton presented the only daytime parade of the season. Krewe of Choctaw - Gretna - This westbank Mardi Gras Krewe first paraded in 1939. There goal is "To promote good fellowship, contribute to civic good, encourage charity and keep alive the great spirit of Mardi Gras." Krewe of Cork- New Orleans - "We celebrate wine! Food! Fun!" says King Patrick van Hoorebeek, speaking of the Krewe of Cork. Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Cork is quickly growing into a world famous Mardi Gras and wine industry phenomenon. Krewe of Elvis Marching Club - New Orleans - Known officially as the KOE. History events and pics of the krewe. Krewe of Endymion - New Orleans - information on the Krewe, history, mythology, parade route.
Krewe of Eve - Mandeville - In 1986, six local residents decided to form a ladies' Mardi Gras Parade Krewe. After many weeks of gathering information, they gave a party and invited local women. From this gathering, the Krewe of Eve started with 260 ladies. Krewe of Excalibur - Metairie - A very nice website for a new Metairie parade organization. Krewe of Jefferson - Metairie - The Krewe of Jefferson is a Mardi Gras Parade for people of all ages. The Krewe has been parading since 1972 and now has 75 truck floats parading on Mardi Gras Day in Metairie, Louisiana. Krewe of King Arthur - New Orleans - founded in 1977 by the youngest captain in Mardi Gras, this krewe has become renowned for its innovative parade floats and friendly revelers who celebrate life. Krewe of Little Rascals - Metairie - is America's longest running, most flamboyant children's Mardi Gras Krewe in Carnival history. Krewe of Mid-City - New Orleans - the fifth oldest continuously parading Mardi Gras Krewe. Pictures, history including historical pictures, events including the Battle of the Bands, parade route, and more. You should also check out their newest site www.kreweofmidcity.com which has the latest news on their innovative look taken into this new era of Mardi Gras tradiations. Krewe of Morpheus - New Orleans - Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Morpheus parades the traditional St. Charles Avenue, Canal Street parade route. Included men and women members. Krewe of Muses - New Orleans - In The Celebration of Mardi Gras, The strength of womanhood, & the spirit of New Orleans.
Krewe of OAK Uptown Carnival Society - New Orleans - Find information on the Krewe of OAK Uptown Carnival Society which celebrates over 20 years of neighborhood parades. Krewe of Orpheus - New Orleans - founded in 1993 by jazz musician and entertainer, Harry Connick Jr., this krewe has become renowned for its musical themes, innovative floats, and its openness to revelers from all walks of life. Krewe of Pegasus - New Orleans - This Mardi Gras Krewe was founded in 1957. Our motto is "Neither Rain, Cold, Strike nor Hurricane's Might..." Find out about the krewe and how to join. Krewe of Pontchartrain - New Orleans - Why not join the Krewe of Pontchartrain and take a ride on a float in a real New Orleans Mardi Gras parade! Krewe of Pygmalion - New Orleans - The Krewe of Pygmalion is a carnival organization comprised of men and women, and we are always looking for fun and exciting new members who will continue to make our Krewe one of the best in New Orleans. Krewe of Rex - New Orleans - King of the Carnival since 1872. Generations of New Orleanians & millions of visitors have hailed His Majesty wore his Carnival colors of purple, green, and gold, and saw his Lundi Gras arrivals on the Mississippi River. Krewe of Shangri-La - New Orleans - Shangri-La began in 1973 as an all women's Krewe in St. Bernard. In the year 2000, with King Mario G. Bogran and Queen Patricia Bogran, this was the first brother and sister royal family of Shangri-La. That year the Krewe also moved to the uptown New Orleans route and has since become a club of very festive men and ladies. Krewe of Tucks - New Orleans - is widely known as the "Throwin'est Krewe in Mardi Gras," how to join the Krewe info, next year's scheduled parade and ball, photos, and more. Krewe of Zulu - New Orleans - info on the krewe, parade route, history, and more.
Lords of Leather - New Orleans - Mystic Mardi Gras krewe information, what's new, events, and links. Mardi Gras Indians of Mardi Gras - New Orleans - The African-Amrican neighborhoods in New Orleans gradually developed their own style of celebrating Mardi Gras. Their "Krewes" are named for imaginary Indian tribes according to the streets of their ward or gang. Mardi Gras is full of secrets and the Mardi Gras Indians are as much a part of that secret society as any other carnival organization. They have paraded for well over a century...yet their parade is perhaps the least recognized Mardi Gras tradition. Mystic Knights of Adonis - Gretna - Mardi Gras parade on the westbank. Mystic Krewe of Satyricon - New Orleans - supports New Orleans arts organizations and other nonprofits through dozens of fun events. Pete Fountain's Half Fast Marching Club - New Orleans - headed by the city's
most famous Dixieland clarinetist who leads his band on a small float,
the Half Fast wind through uptown down to the Quarter on Mardi Gras The Completely Mystick Krewe of Chartreuse - New Orleans - marches on Fat
Tuesday. Headed by the strangest folk in living history, do not miss
the parade named in honor of the liquor made from over 130 plants and
herbs by Carthusian Monks. In the morning, search for the green and
gold globe and crux banner on St Charles Avenue as it heads toward the
French Quarter, or find us later in the Quarter proper. This will not
be in other tour books and is so drunken and raucous you will run home
crying if you're not careful. You have been warned. Society of Saint Anne - New Orleans - Marching club through the Bywater,
Marigny, and French Quarter neighborhoods on Mardi Gras morning, with
some of the most elaborate and creative costumes seen.
Animal KrewesBarkus 2 weekends before Mardi Gras the official unofficial dog parade in the
French Quarter. Too fun, usually early in parade season before most
tourists arrive. A non-profit organization, it raises funds every year
to benefit local animal shelters and national humane societies. Out of Town Krewes: Krewe du lac - Lake Charles, Louisiana - Krewe du Lac memorializes this spirit when every year we commemorate the romantic lore of the swashbuckling Jean Lafitte in the celebration we now call the Mardi Gras. Krewe of Artemis - Baton Rouge - We are the only all ladies parading organization in Baton Rouge. We feel that we have a great website. Our members love the intro and it is great info about our parade in Baton Rouge. Krewe of Carnivale en Rio - Lafayette, Louisiana - Lafayette's newest krewe, 500 memebrs strong, brings all the excitement of Carnivale in Rio de Janeiro to Acadiana with a ball on Twelfth Night and a 22-float parade two Saturdays before Fat Tuesday. Krewe of Hercules - Houma - Sponsored by the Terrebonee Men's Carnival Club. Krewe of Houmas - Houma - the oldest existing Mardi Gras carnival club in Terrebonne Parish. Mardi Gras in New Roads, Louisiana - New Roads - State's oldest Mardi Gras outside New Orleans. Proceeds benefit Lions Club charities. Carnival Club Parade, founded in 1922, rolls at 11 a.m.; Lions Club Parade, founded in 1941, rolls at 1:30 p.m., both on Fat Tuesday. Each features 30 floats, ten bands and drill units, great throws. Pet de Kat Krewe - music fanatics based in Dekattrois, Louisiana gather in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. Sub chapters of PDKK span the USA and range from UAE to Tokyo, Japan to Baffen Island, Canada. Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade and Ball - Baton Rouge - Their Mardi Gras ball is open to the general public. Terreanian's Royalty - Houma - Past and present history, calendar of events, royal court, membership applications, recipes, applications, club presidents & captains, the kings of terreanians, Mardi Gras news, parade nformation, picture gallery, royal calendar, safety & laws.
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| Krewe of Jupiter - Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge's first co-ed traditional night time parade. Signature floats and mega-throws. Krewe of Mystique de la Capitale - Baton Rouge -We are the city's oldest parading Mardi Gras krewe and have provided many years of carnival fun for the people of the capital city. Our parades are family oriented and good for all ages. Krewe of Orion - Baton Rouge - A major Baton Rouge parade. Krewe of Southdowns - Baton Rouge- organizes a yearly night flambeaux (torch) parade in Baton Rouge. Family Friendly Mardi GrasWhile some visitors think of Mardi Gras as a "Girls Gone Wild" event, for many locals and visitors Mardi Gras is kid-friendly family fun. Stay away from the rowdies on Bourbon Street; catch the parades Uptown on Saint Charles Avenue anywhere above Lee Circle up to Napoleon Avenue (Note: on Mardi Gras, Zulu parades only on the portion of the route from Jackson Avenue down). Most kids love the excitement of catching the beads; for safety just make sure they don't try to run up too close to the floats. On Lundi Gras (the Monday before Mardi Gras), the festivities in Waldenberg Park (along the Mississippi by the upper French Quarter just below Canal Street) includes a children's stage. On Mardi Gras dress the family in matching costumes to be thrown extra beads and have extra fun. | |