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Rex is about tradition, style and elegance – a classic New Orleans Carnival parade. If you can only make one authentic Mardi Gras parade make it this one, Mardi Gras, St. Charles Avenue, 10 a.m. 2. Thoth. Now in its 70th year, the krewe has a great Egyptian motif among its first few floats. It is a big and festive parade. This super-krewe boasts some of the largest floats of Mardi Gras, including its signature vehicles that make an appearance each year like the Bacchagator, the Bacchasaurus, and the Bachaneer. The Krewe of Bacchus is perhaps best known for crowning a big name Mardi Gras King , a different celebrity each year who takes the helm as sovereign of Founded in 1967, Endymion is one of NOLA’s newer krewes. But, with 37 Mardi Gras floats carrying 3,000+ riders (who toss out some 15 million beads), they’re easily among the largest of the three “Super Krewes.” Their Mardi Gras parade rolls on the Mid City route, with massive floats winding up circling the floor of the dome around 8:30PM. Many of the city’s most famous krewes are named after popular figures in Greek or Roman mythology, like the Krewe of Bacchus, named after the Roman god of wine – pretty fitting for Mardi Gras, if you ask us. Famous New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewes. If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, take a look at the parade lineup and The Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. Krewe Of Lafitte - Pensacola, Florida - is the largest all male Mardi Gras Krewe in the Florida Panhandle. The Krewe was formed in 1953 to promote a means to celebrate Carnival. Krewe of Olympus - Houston, Texas - a largely gay Mardi Gras krewe dedicated to preserving the tradition of Mardi Gras and to raising funds for community charities. All of the uptown parades starting on Feb 10. The ones on the same night roll back to back to back so just pick a night that works for you. Favorite night BY FAR is Friday before Mardi Gras, krewe of Hermes, d’Etat, and Morpheus- on Feb 17 this year. The Mystic Krewe of Barkus and Krewe de Paws Yes, there are even Mardi Gras parades by and for your four-legged friends. If you’ve ever wanted to dress up ol' Snoopy as a burlesque dancer or Roy Named for the Olympian god of fertility and eternal youth, the largest krewe in Mardi Gras history was founded in 1967 as a small neighborhood venture in the Bayou St. John-Gentilly area. By Read More Known as the "King of Carnival," Rex is responsible for the official Mardi Gras colors — purple, green and gold — and is one of the most prestigious krewes in New Orleans. The Krewe of Zulu marched in Mardi Gras as early as 1901 and offers one of the most sought-after Mardi Gras throws — the Zulu coconut or the “Golden Nugget.” The 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 Krewe of Okeanos is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that brings people together to plan, promote, coordinate and present premier events and entertainment showcasing Mardi Gras in San Marcos, Texas. Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The all-female flambeaux troupe, the Glambeaux, debut at the all-female Krewe of Muses parade on Jefferson Ave in New Orleans, La. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. Les Mystérieuses held its second and final ball in 1900, but in the years since a number of all-women krewes have continued to revamp Carnival. In 1941 the Krewe of Venus made history as the first women’s krewe to hold a parade, but it was met with disdain by many bystanders, who threw rotten vegetables at the floats. 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 Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of Algiers, La., the 93-year-old New Orleans krewe rolls through Uptown on Wednesday. Gian Durand and James Carter will ride at the helm. They’re the krewe's first ever Krewe of Centaur is Louisiana's largest Mardi Gras krewe and brings excitement down the streets of Shreveport. Location: Downtown Shreveport. Time: 3:30 p.m. Krewe of Gemini. March 1. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m. Bay St. Louis Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People Parade, 1 p.m. The Krewe of Real People Next Generation Parade Route for 2023 (WLOX) BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—Mardi Gras season is just around the corner, and Houma is ready to let the good times roll! As the home of the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana, Houma promises a season filled with dazzling parades, incredible throws, and family-friendly fun that will keep you coming back year after year.
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