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Named for the Olympian god of fertility and eternal youth, the largest krewe in Mardi Gras history was founded in 1967 as a small neighborhood venture in the Bayou St. John-Gentilly area. By Read More The Krewe of Athena Carnival Club, Inc. is an all-female Mardi Gras club in Greater New Orleans. Founded in 2014, the club is named after the Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts and read more » Home > Mardi Gras > Guide > New Orleans Carnival Krewes and Parades - 79 krewes Includes: Louisiana Krewes, Out-of-State Krewes. New Orleans Metro Area Mardi Gras Krewes. Ducks of Dixieland, The - New Orleans - an eclectic bunch of men and women: by day they're social workers, graphic artist, schoolteachers, executives, even a member of the Krewe of Endymion. The Krewe of Endymion parade is on Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. The Krewe of Endymion parade takes place in Mid-City New Orleans, starting at the intersection of City Park Avenue and Orleans Avenue, and then ending at the Endymion Extravaganza within Caesar's Superdome. Other major Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans include: 2. Kr ewe of Muses Established: 2000 Membership: Around 1,500 female members Float Size: Features several creatively themed floats Notable Features: Renowned for their signature hand-decorated high-heeled shoe throws. Krewe of Muses: An all-female krewe known for their signature shoe throws. 1. Some of the elite krewes have danced the streets of New Orleans for decades, while others are relatively new to the Mardi Gras scene in the Crescent City. The older krewes are referred to as old line krewest, while super krewes typically possess over 1,000 active members and at least 500 parade participants. If you want to attend New Orlean's biggest Mardi Gras party, the Krewe of Endymion parade is the parade to see. Since 1967, this all-male super-krewe has put on the city's biggest spectacle, with over 3,100 participants and 37 floats. Mardi Gras History & Traditions | Parades & Krewes | Mardi Gras Logistics & Planning | Experiences & Cultural Highlights | Food & Drink | Final Tips Mardi Gras At-A-Glance The Basics of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans, culminating on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Known as the "King of Carnival," Rex is responsible for the official Mardi Gras colors — purple, green and gold — and is one of the most prestigious krewes in New Orleans. The Krewe of Zulu marched in Mardi Gras as early as 1901 and offers one of the most sought-after Mardi Gras throws — the Zulu coconut or the “Golden Nugget.” The The Captain of the Krewe of Iris, Kristin Delaney, center, cuts the ribbon with fellow krewe officers to mark the opening of a newly constructed 77,000-square-foot den in New Orleans, La. Monday Founded in 1933, the Krewe of Mid-City is the 5th-oldest continuously parading organization of the New Orleans Mardi Gras season. Often called "The best day parade in Mardi Gras," Mid-City has gained a reputation for having themes dedicated to children and for having some of the best bands in Mardi read more » A new signature throw for Excalibur will be an 8-inch hand-decorated Dragon Egg and hand-decorated wooden shields. Excalibur rolls February 21 at 7 p.m. during Family Gras. Krewe of Paws. Mardi Gras has gone to the dogs! The Krewe of Paws will parade Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Olde Town Slidell. A new signature throw for Excalibur will be an 8-inch hand-decorated Dragon Egg and hand-decorated wooden shields. Excalibur rolls February 21 at 7 p.m. during Family Gras. Krewe of Paws. Mardi Gras has gone to the dogs! The Krewe of Paws will parade Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Olde Town Slidell. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Uptown New Orleans; Krewe of Oshun 5:30pm view map ; Monday Feb 24 2025 The Best Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans What is a Krewe? At the heart of Mardi Gras in New Orleans are the Krewes. Long story short, the Krewes are the organizations behind the Mardi Gras parades and events. There are hundreds of Krewes in New Orleans! Some have been around for decades while others are entirely new. The largest of all krewes, including the “super krewes”, the Krewe of Endymion hosts an after-parade extravaganza that rivals any event of its kind. Held in the Superdome, the krewe hosts top-name performers for entertainment with tens of thousands in attendance. Having first paraded in 1872, the King of Carnival’s annual procession is the longest running parade in Carnival. Rex is about tradition, style and elegance – a classic New Orleans Carnival parade. If you can only make one authentic Mardi Gras parade make it this one, Mardi Gras, St. Charles Avenue, 10 a.m. 2. Thoth. The Mardi Gras season officially kicked off on Twelfth Night, which was on Jan. 6 this year. Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras Day, marks the last day of Carnival Season, and this day falls on March 4 this year. This means that the weekend when the major New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be taking The Krewe of Bacchus holds its parade on the Sunday before Mardi Gras Day, drawing crowds of several hundred thousands every year. After travelling through the streets of New Orleans with its massive floats, marching bands, and ceremonial escort groups it ends up inside the Convention Center for their black-tie Rendezvous party of over 9,000 The Krewe of Bacchus holds its parade on the Sunday before Mardi Gras Day, drawing crowds of several hundred thousands every year. After travelling through the streets of New Orleans with its massive floats, marching bands, and ceremonial escort groups it ends up inside the Convention Center for their black-tie Rendezvous party of over 9,000
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