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The Krewe of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends is a walking krewe that parades in the French Quarter on the Friday before Mardi Gras. Founded in 2013, they set out to create “a laid-back, inexpensive, fun, colorful and fearless walking krewe full of fabulous women and the men who support them.&rd Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. 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. 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 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 term is best known for its association with Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but is also used in other Carnival celebrations throughout Louisiana (e.g. in Lafayette, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge) and along the Gulf of Mexico, such as the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida, Springtime Tallahassee, and Krewe of Amalee in 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 granddaddy of all Mardi Gras krewes, Rex dates all the way back to 1872. Each float presents an individual medallion necklace (definitely a step above your standard beads), and the King of the A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of Algiers, La., the 93-year-old New Orleans krewe rolls through Float riders toss beads, cups and doubloons to fans and revelers in the 2013 Krewe of Bacchus Mardi Gras Parade on Feb. 10, 2013, in New Orleans Skip Bolen—Getty Images Beads and Throws. The Krewe of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends is a walking krewe that parades in the French Quarter on the Friday before Mardi Gras. Founded in 2013, they set out to create “a laid-back, inexpensive, fun, colorful and fearless walking krewe full of fabulous women and the men who support them.&rd What is a Krewe Favor? A krewe favor is any piece of jewelry, ducal, or item that the krewe gave out to their members as a gift for a particular year. This does not include beads, or any form of plastic. What is Mardi Gras paper? Mardi Gras paper is any invitation, ball program, dance card, bulletin, admit card or any paper item that a krewe Rex, one of the oldest Mardi Gras krewes, has been participating in parades since 1872 and established purple, gold and green as the iconic Mardi Gras colors. Louisiana is the only state in which Legion of Mars officially became New Orleans’ newest chartered Mardi Gras Parade in 2023, making its maiden voyage as an independent Carnival Organization that same year, but we have been parading 11 years! Mars was founded in 2013 by a group of combat veterans wanting to honor past and present Military and First Responders in a way truly The St. Andrews Mardi Gras had its beginnings in 1997, when Bay County’s first Mardi Gras Krewe.. Read More The Krewe of St Andrews proudly celebrates the regal traditions of kings and queens, embodying the spirit of royalty in their vibrant events and parades. Nine days later Dothan had its first Mardi Gras Parade. The first parade was made up of five floats and two antique cars and wound from Solomon Park through the Garden District and after crossing Main Street on Park, ended at Nativity Episcopal Church. krewes about the krewes Each Mardi Gras Parade Krewe has a unique history and theme. Some have been around for decades, while others have been in existence for just a few years. Below is a full list of our member Krewes and their ball dates. Most Krewes are by invitation only if you would like to [] The Krewe of Endymion announces the entertainment for Mardi Gras’s Main Event in 2025, the Krewe of Endymion Parade and Extravaganza. The 59 th annual Super Krewe will roll down the streets of New Orleans and for the first time since 2019, will parade on its traditional route on St. Charles Avenue, as it heads into the Caesar’s Superdome for the mega-party on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Krewe consists of 600 male riders and parades on the New Orleans Uptown route on Mardi Gras day, immediately after Zulu. Founded in 1872, the Krewe of Rex is one of the oldest participating groups in 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.
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