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Rex's Proclamation invites his subjects to the grand celebration of Carnival. His royal colors of purple, green, and gold are to this day the colors of Mardi Gras, and the song played in the first Rex parade, "If Ever I Cease to Love," has become Carnival's anthem. Rex and his Queen preside over the Rex Ball, Carnival's glittering conclusion. The Rex Organization (founded 1872), [1] commonly referred to simply as Rex, is a New Orleans Carnival krewe which stages one of the city's most celebrated parades on Mardi Gras Day. Rex is Latin for ' king ', and Rex reigns as "The King of Carnival". (He’s often called King Rex, but his correct title is just “Rex.”) Rex is always an influential resident involved in a multiple civic causes and philanthropic pursuits. Rex’s identity is kept secret until Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras. Traditionally, the mayor hands Rex a symbolic key to the city. Year founded: 1872 Rex Proclaims Carnival. Rex's reign as "King of Carnival" had begun. The Rex Organization, incorporated as "The School of Design," went to work to achieve the twin goals of presenting a grand daytime procession as the highlight of Mardi Gras day, and to encourage visitors to come to New Orleans to enjoy the celebration. The Boeuf Gras rolls in the Rex parade down St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune) STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD Reiss: Rex holds its traditions dear and sacrosanct so we try not to change too much but Rex really is an innovator when you think about Mardi Gras in general. In 1960, we introduced the doubloon Rex has been the global symbol of New Orleans’ most famous holiday since his first appearance in 1872. The all-male krewe is responsible for the concept of day parades, for the official Mardi Gras flag and colors – green for faith, gold for power, purple for justice – and for the anthem of Carnival, “If I Ever Cease to Love,” as well as for one of the most popular throws, the NEW ORLEANS (press release) – During the traditional Kings’ Day celebration at Mardi Gras World, Rex, the King of Carnival, by royal edict, proclaimed Mardi Gras 2023. Rex Official James J. Reiss, III announced the King of Carnival’s proclamation and plans to visit “ his beloved Capital City of New Orleans” as follows: While Mardi Gras has become a broad and varied celebration, many of Carnival's symbols, images, sights and sounds can be traced to the traditions of the Rex Organization, founded in 1872. Rex's traditional colors of purple, green, and gold, have become the colors of Carnival, and "If Ever I Cease to Love," played for Rex since the very first A porcelain king’s float was on a nearby tabletop behind five porcelain mules. A carved Boeuf Gras, a fixture of the Rex parade that symbolizes the last meat to be eaten before Lent, dominated King Rex J. Storey Charbonnet waves to the crowd as the Krewe of Rex parades along St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, La., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. PHOTO BY SHAWN FINK NO.rex The Rex Parade. The Rex Procession has been the highlight of Mardi Gras day since the Rex Organization was formed and first paraded in 1872. While there had been celebrations in many forms on Mardi Gras before that time, the Rex Parade gave a brilliant daytime focus to the festivities, and provided a perfect opportunity for Rex, King of Carnival, to greet his city and his subjects. Legend has it that the first parade of Rex, King of Carnival, was created in 1872 as a last moment effort to entertain the Russian Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff, whose visit to the city would coincide with Mardi Gras that year. Legend misses the point. In 1872 New Orleans was still suffering through reconstructions. Tensions were high. The Rex Organization, Incorporated in 1872 as the School of Design, Continues its Legacy of Public Artwork Celebrating Carnival (New Orleans, Louisiana) Today, during the traditional Kings’ Day celebration at Mardi Gras World, Rex, the King of Carnival, by royal edict, proclaimed Mardi Gras 2024. Rex Official James J. Reiss III When Howell Crosby was a teenager in the 1970s, he spent three Fat Tuesdays crammed inside the Rex organization’s Boeuf Gras float, pulling the string that made the knife-wielding butcher figure On the day before Mardi Gras beginning in 1874, Rex, the King of Carnival, would arrive by boat at the riverfront and with great pomp. The King and his royal court would travel from the river to City Hall in grand carriages where the mayor and various city officials would present Rex with the keys to the city and grant him temporary rule of the city beginning at sunrise on Mardi Gras morning. The Rex, King of Carnival was founded in 1872 and is sponsored by The School of Design and operate Pro Bono Publico, For the Public Good. Floats designed by Henri Schindler and built by Blaine Kern featured titles such as Phoenix, Hades, Pompeii and Henri's favorite - The Fiery Furnace - The traditional signature floats such as the Boeuf Gras, The Jester Float and the Kings Float have become Rex also hosts a ball on Mardi Gras night, which is one of the most popular events of the holiday. What Is The King Of Mardi Gras Called? The King of Carnival, Rex, has arrived in New Orleans for the celebration of the Rex Organization’s 150th anniversary on Lundi Gras. This year’s parade, led by James Reiss III, will take place on St Mardi Gras Rex Royalty: King and Queen of Carnival revealed. The LSU alumnus and former track and field star has even been known to dress as a tiger to cheer on his beloved alma mater. Rex Revealed: Meet the 2025 King of Carnival fullest is important and a great message," said Crosby.He's also excited to share his own long song for the city come Mardi Gras. "Have fun, be
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