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Parades are a major part of celebrating Mardi Gras, and what's a parade without some really great floats? Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical. Sometimes floats float! The Krewe of Bilge is a Mardi Gras boat parade in Slidell, Louisiana. For the last 40 years, Bilge has thrown beads, cups and other Carnival treasures to parade goers from the middle of Slidell waterways. The Krewe of Bilge boat parade was founded by locals in 1978 and now read more » 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. The longest float in Mardi Gras at over 300 feet long with over 250 riders and nine parts, "Pontchartrain Beach, Then and Now," is one among the parade's well-known floats. extends nearly the full length of the krewe's Mid-City den, where it is being decorated to bring back memories of the long-gone amusement park Pontchartrain Beach, which 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. The first Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans was organized by the Mistick Krewe of Comus in 1857, and it featured two borrowed floats from Mobile, Alabama’s New Year’s Eve parade. Since then, the floats have evolved into elaborate, ornate structures that can reach up to three stories tall. These krewes inject humor and whimsy into Mardi Gras with their unconventional floats and playful themes. Expect irreverent antics, goofy costumes and a touch of satire. The Krewe of Tucks began in 1969 and takes its name from Friar Tuck, an uptown pub where two Loyola University students decided to create their own Carnival. The Golden Age of Mardi Gras Floats source: life.com. By the early 20th century, Mardi Gras floats had become a defining element of the celebration. Krewes such as Zulu, founded in 1909, introduced unique themes and satirical floats that humorously depicted current events and public figures. In the late 1830s, Mardi Gras celebrations consisted of processions of masked revelers with carriages and horseback riders, with gaslit flambeaux carriers lighting the way. In 1856, a group of Mobile natives formed the Mistick Krewe of Comus. The parade featured horse-drawn floats and was a huge success, leading to the formation of more krewes The floats have become an integral part of the Mardi Gras tradition, weaving together elements of art, culture, and community celebration. In 1857, the Mistick Krewe of Comus introduced the first Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, featuring a humble procession with only two borrowed floats froma New Year’s Eve parade in Mobile, Alabama. And with last Sunday's parades of Carrollton and King Arthur now re-slated for this Tuesday night, the final eight days of Mardi Gras are jam-packed to say the least. Le Krewe d'Etat is the second Uptown parade rolling this Friday, February 28, following the Krewe of Hermes and preceding the Krewe of Morpheus. And everyone loves the three-unit, 139-foot Orpheus Leviathan Float, the first Carnival float to use extensive fiber optic lighting. Over the years, Orpheus monarchs have included Fats Domino, Quentin Tarantino, Sandra Bullock, Glenn Close, Whoopi Goldberg, Stevie Wonder, Laurence Fishburne, Forrest Whitaker, Brad Paisley, Anne Rice and Toby Keith. Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical. 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. Mardi Gras in New Orleans is often recognized as the “greatest free show on Earth,” each year drawing out millions of residents and visitors to the city to contribute almost one billion dollars to the local economy. It showcases our city’s incredibly unique culture & beauty through various forms of craft, tradition, spectacle, and Sometimes floats float! The Krewe of Bilge is a Mardi Gras boat parade in Slidell, Louisiana. For the last 40 years, Bilge has thrown beads, cups and other Carnival treasures to parade goers from the middle of Slidell waterways. The Krewe of Bilge boat parade was founded by locals in 1978 and now read more » The Krewe of Bacchus holds its parade on the Sunday before Mardi Gras Day, drawing crowds of several hundred thousands every year. After travelling through the streets of New Orleans with its massive floats, marching bands, and ceremonial escort groups it ends up inside the Convention Center for their black-tie Rendezvous party of over 9,000 The Legion of Mars is the only Mardi Gras Parade with a membership comprised of Active Duty and Veteran Military and First Responders, and Patriotic Civilian friends and supporters, and presents a “Parade of Patriots,” riding on themed floats saluting each branch of the Armed Forces, plus local police and fire departments and other first A Krewe is a group or organization that brings Mardi Gras to life by creating floats, organizing events, and participating in parades. Each Krewe typically has its own theme and traditions, adding unique flair to the celebration. The 2024 theme for the 27-float Krewe of Carrollton parade is "A Century of Mardi Gras." The parade will feature floats subjects such as Carrollton Travels the USA, The Immortal Works of Victor Herbert and Cinema Classics.
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