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The Krewe of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends is a walking krewe that parades in the French Quarter on the Friday before Mardi Gras. Founded in 2013, they set out to create “a laid-back, inexpensive, fun, colorful and fearless walking krewe full of fabulous women and the men who support them.&rd The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a Mardi Gras parade organization for the most revelrous Star Wars Freaks, Trekkies, Whovians, Mega-Geeks, Gamers, Cosplayers, Circuit Benders Read More Mystic Krewe of Barkus 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. Since 2001, the Krewe of Muses is an all-female group that has brought joy and art to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, with its parade on Thursday before Mardi Gras in Uptown. The signature throw of these ladies is a cup in the shape of a high heel shoe , designed each year by a local member of the community. 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 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. They date back to 1857 when the Mystick Krewe of Comus put on the first Mardi Gras parade and coined the term. In fact, it was the krewes that originated many of the traditions we’re discussing 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 The granddaddy of all Mardi Gras krewes, Rex dates all the way back to 1872. Each float presents an individual medallion necklace (definitely a step above your standard beads), and the King of the Mardi Gras may have some flashy, star-studded, colossal parades, but the old line krewes maintain their original parade traditions to this day. The “super-krewes” of Carnival begin their parades on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, when the Krewe of Endymion takes to the streets of New Orleans. Endymion is followed by Bacchus on Sunday, Orpheus [] 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 is not just for humans; New Orleans hosts a "Krewe of Barkus" parade, where dogs don costumes and join the fun. The largest Mardi Gras float ever built was over 330 feet long and carried more than 200 riders. Mardi Gras in Popular Culture. Mardi Gras has made its mark in popular culture, appearing in movies, music, and literature. 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. The Krewe of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends is a walking krewe that parades in the French Quarter on the Friday before Mardi Gras. Founded in 2013, they set out to create “a laid-back, inexpensive, fun, colorful and fearless walking krewe full of fabulous women and the men who support them.&rd 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 term "Krewe" is commonly associated with Mardi Gras, but a Krewe is any club that celebrates the carnival season, especially throughout Louisiana. Much of Krewe de Tigris's membership base is from locations around the Gulf Coast like Mobile and New Orleans, where Mardi Gras is much more popular, and participate in Krewes in their hometowns. Since 2009, the Krewe of Red Beans marching group has paraded on the Monday before Mardi Gras in celebration of New Orleans staple red beans and rice. The participants create costumes decorated In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a time-honored tradition that dates back to the 18th century. Every year, thousands of revelers take to the streets to celebrate the Carnival season. Among them are the members of the various Mardi Gras krewes. So, how many Mardi Gras krewes are there? The answer is quite a few! There are over 80 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, but the 3 largest are called Super Krewes: Bacchus, Endymion, and (the newest) Orpheus. Learn more abo The most popular colors associated with Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. The royalty Krewes are Krewe of Zulu, which is named after the fiercest of the African tribes, and Krewe of Rex
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