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What would Mardi Gras be without its parades? And what would Mardi Gras parades be without its sassy, sequined, irreverent dance troupes and marching clubs? In the past few years, DYI marching groups have been popping up all over. It’s a great way to be a part of Mardi Gras without the expense of joining a big krewe. Here are the details on the Baton Rouge area Mardi Gras parades leading up to Fat Tuesday 2025. dance troupes and more. The festival will offer performances by K. Levy and Letrainiump. Also, a They sashay annually on theFriday before Mardi Gras in the French Quarter. The Dance Connection – This 40+ year old group’s motto is “UNITYThough dance and Friendship.” Established in 1979, TDC was the first troupe to use a mobile sound system. These days, the best part of Mardi Gras parades is between the floats. In the past decade tongue-in-cheek dance troupes have proliferated faster than tattoos on a twenty-something. Sure, there But for local dance troupe The Flamingeauxs, pausing to break it down is a necessary part of the routine. The Flamingeauxs first took flight in 2020 as a co-ed Mardi Gras dance troupe. Founding members came from other dancing groups around town and banded together to find talented, enthusiastic and accepting people to join their new krewe. What is Mardi Gras? over-the-top floats interspersed with marching bands and dance troupes. Walkers and riders throw beads, doubloons, cups, specialty throws and more (keep an eye out for Marching Groups of Mardi Gras. 07:00 February 19, 2025. By: Staff. Parades are so much more than just the floats. It takes many more groups to make it all come In keeping with the disco theme, Katy Lim, center, wears glowing bellbottom pants as she and members of the Voulez Krewe line up to dance on the New Orleans City Park track on Thursday, February 9 We take pictures and catch beads. While this is a good way to enjoy the parade, groups really make parades fun. There are dance groups, non-profit organizations, community organizations, pageant royalty and more in Mardi Gras parades. We spoke with a local dance group, the Baton Rouge BeignYAYs about their enthusiasm, dancing, and love for parades. Since 2009, the all-women dance troupe has devoted itself to showcasing singers, songwriters, and producers connected with New Orleans, and we pride ourselves on continuing this tradition. Inspired by a retro-style theme, the Muff-a-Lottas’ signature features 1950’s and 60’s music and costumes. What would Mardi Gras be without its parades? And what would Mardi Gras parades be without it sassy, sequined, irreverent dance troupes and marching clubs? In the past few years, marching groups have been popping up all over. It’s a great way to be a part of Mardi Gras without the expense of joining a big krewe. The Bearded Oysters is a New Orleans Carnival krewe that dazzles parade audiences throughout the year. Our mission is to provide opportunities to experience community, fun, art and personal growth. We parade throughout the year including our biggest exhibitions at Mardi Gras and Halloween. Come out of your shell for the Krewe of Muses and Krewe of Boo parades as well as many others. The world The 610 Stompers performing one of their dances while marching down the parade route. Started in 2009, the 610 Stompers are a all-male dance group in New Orleans. [1] [2] Named for the Superdome section where the founder, Brett Patron (“Slab”), had season tickets to the New Orleans Saints, the 610 Stompers march in Mardi Gras parades, perform at charity events, and dance at halftime shows. The 2019 Mardi Gras Parade Season marks The Dance Connection's 40th Year Anniversary (you can find a detailed 2019 TDC Parade Schedule posted on the "Contact Page" of this website). Over the past 40 Years we have accomplished many things. The Disco Amigos, a tongue-in-cheek, retro dance troupe with a vague Latin vibe, have been shake, shake, shaking their booties in New Orleans Carnival parades for 11 years. But, come The Muff-a-Lottas Mardi Gras dance troupe pose while preparing to march in the Flaming Heretic section of the Joan of Arc parade on Jan. 6, 2025 (Photo by Doug MacCash, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) The NOLA Angels is an all female Dance & Parading Team based in NOLA. Catch us at the best Mardi Gras parades, celebrating New Orleans, life, & friendship! The official website of the Nola Cherry Bombs! We are an all-women dancing and parading troupe united by a deep passion for dance, for the city and people of New Orleans and for our signature red tutus! Definitions pertaining to Carnival season were added or amended, including "Element," which is now defined as, "any marching band, military bands, dance club, walking club, riding club, or dance troupe in a Mardi Gras float parade larger than a group of fifteen participants, not including chaperones, helpers, support vehicles, and public safety
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