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All-female Mardi Gras Krewe known for its commitment to philanthropic works, satirical floats, and glittered shoe-themed throws. Embellishments were modest, and she made only eight or so shoes. The following year, inspired by Wolf’s creation, a number of Krewe members adopted the practice, and the enthusiasm for the custom-made throw grew in popularity among members and parade goers alike until most of the 1,130 women riding distribute glitter-covered shoes of The Krewe of Muses is distinguished as the first all-female Mardi Gras krewe to parade at night uptown New Orleans. The Muses parade rolls at 6:30pm on the Thursday before Mardi Gras. The Muses are known for our year-long commitment to philanthropic works, infamously satirical floats, and, of course, fabulously glittered shoe throws. Kaelyn Johnson creates a shoe throw at Nola Craft Culture located at 127 S. Solomon St. in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Muses members make 30 heels each for every Mardi Gras. Here's how One of the most coveted throws in New Orleans, the handmade shoes by the all-female Krewe of Muses dazzle Mardi Gras parade-goers every year. Only the most enthusiastic of fans are lucky enough to This hand-decorated coveted throw is created by Members of the Krewe of Musesthe first ever all-female krewe whose parade rolls the Thursday night before Mardi Gras. Members transform old shoes into a sparkly and fabulous Mardi Gras keepsakes that thousands of people try to get their hands on during the annual Muses parade. A full list of Mardi Gras events, parades and camps can be found here, and we also have tips for the things every mom needs in her trunk at Mardi Gras, as well as a list of unique king cakes that every New Orleanian should try once. How to Catch a Muses Shoe (And Other Elusive Carnival Throws) “A shoe, a shoe, please lady a shoe!!” This year's Muses shoe medallion, center, plus other original designs for Mardi Gras 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) (Photo by Chris Granger The Times-Picayune) During the parade, nearly 30,000 hand-decorated shoes will be across 26 floats. Each member decorates 30 to 40 signature throws. Students caught beads and other throws as faculty and staff paraded around the school in side-by-side ATVs doubling as floats. Park Vista Elementary School in Opelousas also held a Mardi Gras parade. The parade started when Marcelle Fontenot was a student there with floats built out of shoe boxes. The Krewe of Bacchus is a New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe known for its parade of super floats, which are often three stories tall and can be up to 22 feet wide. The Krewe of Bacchus throws a variety of things during its parade, including moon pies, beads, and stuffed animals. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. In the Bacchus parade, the King's float throws doubloons with the image of the celebrity king on one side of the doubloon. If you're lucky enough to catch one, hold onto it! If you're lucky enough to catch one, hold onto it! 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. Zule is one of the most iconic parades. Zule rides on Mardi Gras day and is one of the oldest parades having been founded in 1909. Their signature coconuts are one of the most prized throws. The History of Mardi Gras Throws in New Orleans Throws are said to have first appeared in New Orleans in 1837. Local newspaper the Picayune wrote that on Fat Tuesday of that year, masqueraders on foot “lavishly bestowed” upon spectators “sugar plums, kisses, oranges, etc.” Exactly 20 years later, in 1857, a group of men calling themselves the Mystick Krewe of Comus (coining the term New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025 parade throws are witty, useful and collectible. Mardi Gras throws photographed Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Muses' hand-decorated shoes are always in demand. Best Place to Buy Mardi Gras Beads Online & In Louisiana! We carry a huge selection of Heavy Doubloons, Plastic Swords, Bracelets, Clappers, Toys, Mardi Gras Trinkets, and Parade Toys for Mardi Gras. Toys & Trinkets - Throws | Mardi Gras Beads for Less Best Mardi Gras Throws. If you think the only thing that gets thrown at Mardi Gras parades are beads, you would be wrong. Let’s start with some of the most prized throws and then move our way down to the most practical ones. Here we go! A Zulu coconut. These are thrown (handed, rather) by the Krewe of Zulu. This parade takes place on Mardi Throw Me Something Mista! :: 2022 Guide to the Best Throws from Mardi Gras Krewes. Growing up in Nebraska, every spring my grandparents would send me a box of all their best throws from parades in New Orleans. I would gush over them & dance around pretending like I was in the parade, not knowing at 8 years old that I would end up living in New
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