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Its numerous subkrewes with names like Krewe of C.R.U.D.E., Krewe of L.E.W.D. and Mystic Krewe of Spermes meet in the "Den of Muses," a warehouse space, to bring together their costumes and floats. In 2006, KdV was the first parade to march post-Katrina, and garnered national attention for its tenacity and lightheartedness in the face of tragedy. About Krewe du Vieux. The Krewe du Vieux is a non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment. The Krewe du Vieux is the only Krewe still allowed to parade through the French Quarter (other than some small walking Krewes on Mardi Gras Day); krewes with larger floats have been prohibited in the narrow streets of the old town since the 1970s. The Krewe du Vieux’s seventeen sub krewes will each present their own interpretations of the theme. Sub krewes include the Krewe of C.R.U.D.E., Krewe of Space Age Love, Krewe of Underwear, Seeds of Decline, Krewe of Mama Roux, Krewe of L.E.W.D., Krewe of Drips and Dis- charges, Krewe of K.A.O.S., Knights of Mondu, T.O.K.I.N., Krewe Rue Bourbon, Krewe de C.R.A.P.S., Mystic Krewe of Spermes Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Krewe du Vieux 6:30pm view map ; Krewe du Pooch 12:00pm view map ; Krewe Du Vieux rolled Saturday night, showcasing all the political commentary and dirty humor that has made it a longtime local favorite. Skip Navigation. Mardi Gras Scrim, lots of police, and During the earliest years of New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations, satire was often the theme of the major krewes' parades. Over time, less controversial themes evolved, such as mythology, historical events, geographical locations, etc., and satirical themes fell by the wayside. In the late 20th century satire began re-emerging as a theme for some of the smaller walking krewes, the latest of The Krewe du Vieux Doo Ball is at the Sugar Mill, and doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $50, available via eventbrite.com and from krewe members. For more information, visit kreweduvieux.org . +7 The 2025 Krewe du Vieux parade rolls Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Marigny, French Quarter and CBD, with the theme 'Krewe du Vieux is Revolting.' Facebook Twitter Sub-krewe Mama Roux gets ready to parade in the annual Krewe du Vieux parade in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER When the Krewe of Clones (founded in 1978) decided to become more respectable, Craig "Spoons" Johnson and Don Marshall decided to keep the parade's original raucous, art-inspired spirit alive by starting Krewe du Vieux Carré. The satirical Krewe du Vieux parade marches down Royal street in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BB St. Roman reigned as royalty as they marched through the Marigny and French Quarter. 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. New Orleans walking parades Krewe Boheme, Krewe du Vieux and 'tit Rex were marking a welcome return to normal life following a weeklong sentence to the Super Bowl’s fastidiously sanitized About Krewe du Vieux. The Krewe du Vieux is a non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment. About Krewe du Vieux. The Krewe du Vieux is a non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment. Three Mardi Gras foot parades, Krewe Bohéme, Krewe du Vieux, bring romance, naughtiness, and miniature charm to New Orleans Feb. 14 -16. Krewe of Underwear marches down Frenchmen Street as Krewe du Vieux parades through the Marigny neighborhood in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune Krewe du Vieux When the Krewe of Clones (founded in 1978) decided to become more respectable, Craig "Spoons" Johnson and Don Marshall decided to keep the parade's original raucous, art-inspired spirit alive by starting Krewe du Vieux Carré. At first, the ragtag krewe had 16 subkrewes, and a collectio read more » February 14-16, 2025: The first major parade weekend, there are 11 parades scheduled for this weekend, including the Krewe du Vieux, known for its satirical floats and adult humor, and Krewe of Little Rascals, a great kid-friendly option.
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