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The most prized throws are the krewe's "signature throws." Zulu has it famous coconuts and many other krewes offer hand-decorated items including Muses shoes, Nyx purses, Alla genie lamps, Carrollton shrimp boots and the list goes on. About: Mardi Gras has always been great, even before the era of “too many” imported, disposable, plastic beads and trinkets. Grounds Krewe hopes to reverse the quantity over quality trend and reinforce that special connection between thrower and catcher with items that are functional, well designed, made from sustainable materials and promote Louisiana products and people. Muses is focused on creating sustainable throws that can be reused long after the Mardi Gras season. Known for wonderful and unusual throws, Muses has been throwing innovative, locally-made, and sustainably-sourced items since its inception. Throws will include items with the krewe’s logo, including Jugman banks, socks, visers, fanny packs, and doubloons. They roll Saturday, February 10 at 10:45 a.m. Iris. The Krewe of Iris is the oldest all-female krewe and, with 3,600 members, is the largest krewe in Mardi Gras history. Their theme for 2024 is "Iris Travels the World." New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025 parade throws are witty, useful and collectible. The Krewe of Pontchartrain will throw branded koozies, footballs, socks, caps and signature seafood platters. Facebook; Krewe of Rex 10:00 am – The King of Mardi Gras throws various custom collector’s items each year including medallion beads, doubloons, cups, plush. Krewe of Elks Orleans follows – The largest truck float parade, you are sure to rack up on items from their 4500 members spanning over 120 decorated trucks. 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. Mardi Gras throws are strings of beads, doubloons, cups, or other trinkets passed out or thrown from the floats for Mardi Gras celebrations, particularly in New Orleans, the Mobile, Alabama, and parades throughout the Gulf Coast of the United States, to spectators lining the streets. The "gaudy plastic jewelry, toys, and other mementos [are 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 Marching Krewe. Krewe Sustainability Scorecard Mardi Gras Mix Tea Time Kit. from $29.00 Bamboo Toothbrush Set. Epiphany Throws "Circe" Recycled T-Shirt Mardi Gras 2024 Parade Krewe Events 137403 page-template,page-template-full_width,page-template-full_width-php,page,page-id-137403,theme-bridge,bridge-core-3.1.8,woocommerce-no-js,,qode-title-hidden,footer_responsive_adv,columns-3,qode-child-theme-ver-1.0.0,qode-theme-ver-30.5,qode-theme-bridge,bridge,woocommerce-page-builder,wpb-js-composer js 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. When we yell “Throw me something, Mister!” at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, we really mean “throw me something cool.” Unlike parades in other parts of the world where you just watch, Mardi Gras parades are an interactive activity and the better your booty haul at the end of the night, the better you consider the parade. The krewe’s throws include a number of sought-after items, including light-up Orpheus medallion beads, three different types of doubloons - Captain's, Krewe, & Musical Legends, four-foot-long stuffed dragons, and their prized throw is a custom decorated tambourine. Orpheus (Monday before Mardi Gras): Known for creative floats and sought-after throws like four-foot stuffed dragons and custom-decorated tambourines. Zulu (Mardi Gras Day): Beloved for its unique throws, including the iconic hand-decorated coconuts. Rex (Mardi Gras Day): One of the oldest and most traditional parades, featuring a regal The Best 2025 Mardi Gras Parades What is a Krewe? Mardi Gras in New Orleans revolves around the Krewes — the organizations that create the parades and events that define the season. There are hundreds of Krewes in New Orleans, each with its own history, traditions, themes, parade types, and signature “throws.”
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