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Despite all that, the women had a great time and when Mardi Gras resumed again after World War II, Venus was there. From the 1960s on, Venus and Iris were joined by several all-women krewes, including Helios and Diana in Metairie, Isis in Kenner, Pandora in Gentilly, Cleopatra (West Bank) and Eve in Mandeville. Women were regular behind-the-scenes participants but were never allowed to join a Mardi Gras Krewe. Throughout the history of Mardi Gras, the role of women's involvement was limited until the city's debutante events merged with the Mardi Gras scene and opened the door for Women to join court royalty, featured as queens in the grand Mardi Gras The Krewe of Muses is distinguished as the first all-female Mardi Gras krewe to parade at night in uptown New Orleans. In Greek mythology, the Muses are inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts. The participation of women in Carnival dates back to 1896 with the ball krewe Les Mysterieuses. In 1917, Aminthe Nungesser (1899-1972) founded the then ball-only Krewe of Iris. She also The mission of the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale is to offer women of all creeds and colors a unique opportunity to promote and support New Orleans’ cultural landscape through participation in the annual Mardi Gras season while uplifting the community through various endeavors of engagement, awareness and social enhancement in order to further the growth of the organization. Despite all that, the women had a great time and when Mardi Gras resumed again after World War II, Venus was there. From the 1960s on, Venus and Iris were joined by several all-women krewes, including Helios and Diana in Metairie, Isis in Kenner, Pandora in Gentilly, Cleopatra (West Bank) and Eve in Mandeville. Female Superkrewes Brave Women with Beads “It’s undignified, women riding on floats. They do not belong.” – Man at the first Venus parade in 1941. On February 23, 1941, the 125-member Krewe of Venus – the first female parading organization in New Orleans history – took to the streets on a dozen floats rented from the Knights of Babylon. Women who dance together during Mardi Gras create bonds unlike any other. From hours of practice to perfecting costumes to performing in parades, dance krewes make the most of the two Carnival months. Over 50 years ago, a New Orleans family chose to honor this icon of history, and resolved to create the all female “Krewe of Cleopatra”. The Krewe continues to be combine their passion for Mardi Gras and their love for the city of New Orleans every year, creating a unique and sisterhood of family members, friends, locals, and out-of-towners. How an innovative women’s parade reimagined Mardi Gras parades, guided by spirit of the arts The 1100-plus members of the all-female Krewe of Muses roll down the Uptown route on a 26-float 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. The Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. Les Mystérieuses held its second and final ball in 1900, but in the years since a number of all-women krewes have continued to revamp Carnival. In 1941 the Krewe of Venus made history as the first women’s krewe to hold a parade, but it was met with disdain by many bystanders, who threw rotten vegetables at the floats. The Krewe of the Gratiae is an all women Mardi Gras Krewe of 165 members. Gratiae was founded in 1998 by Jan Bordelon, Debbie Doggett, Cindy Crotty, Colette Glankler and Beth Ledet. Krewe members are referred to as “Goddesses” and our krewe logo depicts the three goddess sisters of grace and beauty. The Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, founded in 2013, parades Uptown on the first Sunday of Mardi Gras season. Femme Fatale was the first krewe founded by African American women for African American women, although all women are welcome. mardi gras The vibe is loud, wild, and a little eccentric—just as Carnival Season should be. This year, we’re embracing the season of excess & revelry with two limited-edition frames, both outfitted in custom-to-KREWE acetates with an exclusive free gift in tow. Inspired by the vibrant all-female marching krewes of New Orleans, the Tutu Live Krewe was born from a desire to bring a unique and empowering experience to Galveston Mardi Gras. The Krewe provides a platform for women to celebrate themselves, build lasting friendships, and contribute to the vibrant spirit of the season. Come cheer on the Tutu 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. Krewe Of Lafitte - Pensacola, Florida - is the largest all male Mardi Gras Krewe in the Florida Panhandle. The Krewe was formed in 1953 to promote a means to celebrate Carnival. Krewe of Olympus - Houston, Texas - a largely gay Mardi Gras krewe dedicated to preserving the tradition of Mardi Gras and to raising funds for community charities.
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