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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 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 The Queen of Carnival and her court will greet Rex and enjoy the Rex parade from reviewing stands at Pascal's Manale on Mardi Gras day. In the evening Rex and the Queen of Carnival will preside over the Rex Ball at the Sheraton Hotel. Rex, King of Carnival, 2025 is Edward Howell Crosby Howell Crosby, a longtime Rex lieutenant and civic leader, will reign as King of Carnival, joined by Queen Tatum Reiss, the daughter of a former Rex, for Mardi Gras 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 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 announced the King of Carnival’s proclamation and plans to visit “his beloved Capital City of New Orleans” to celebrate Mardi Gras. The theme of the 2024 Rex 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 New Orleans tourism industry officials have joined Rex, the King of Carnival in issuing Rex's annual edict to the world that Carnival season is upon us and will be celebrated once again in 2024. Carnival begins each year January 6, known as “Twelfth Night,” and lasts through Mardi Gras day, which falls on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The Title of the King. Rex is known as the "King of Carnival" and the "Monarch of Merriment," but should not be called "King Rex." That would be redundant, since "Rex" means "King." This image of Rex, the King of Carnival, is embossed on the face of the gold Rex doubloon, a popular parade throw. 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 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 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 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, 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, the King of Carnival, first reigned in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day, 1872, and established traditions that have endured for 150 years, including Carnival’s colors--purple, gold and green--and its anthem—“If Ever I Cease to Love.” The Carnival season kicks off on January 6, King's Day (a.k.a. Twelfth Night). Rex rolls on Mardi Gras Day at 10:30 a.m. on the Uptown parade route. It is A carved Boeuf Gras, a fixture of the Rex parade that symbolizes the last meat to be eaten before Lent, dominated another table, surrounded by miniature flambeaux bearers, a Mardi Gras Indian and
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