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For most of its illustrious history, Mardi Gras in New Orleans was a bro show. While women participated behind the scenes, all-male krewes meant just that – no women allowed. Then, when Carnival celebrations merged with the debutante season in the city, women began to play a more prominent role as queens and Mardi Gras courts. 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 Krewe of Athena Carnival Club, Inc. is an all-female Mardi Gras club in Greater New Orleans. Founded in 2014, the club is named after the Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts and read more » The mission of the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale is to offer women of all creeds and colors a unique opportunity to promote and support New Orleans’ cultural landscape through participation in the annual Mardi Gras season while uplifting the community through various endeavors of engagement, awareness and social enhancement in order to further the growth of the organization. Home > Mardi Gras > Guide > New Orleans Carnival Krewes and Parades - 79 krewes Includes: Louisiana Krewes, Out-of-State Krewes. New Orleans Metro Area Mardi Gras Krewes. Ducks of Dixieland, The - New Orleans - an eclectic bunch of men and women: by day they're social workers, graphic artist, schoolteachers, executives, even a member of the The Krewe of Muses parade rolls on the uptown parade route in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. The parade rolled with 26 floats and over 1,100 female members to the theme, "Muses Let it Ride For most of its illustrious history, Mardi Gras in New Orleans was a bro show. While women participated behind the scenes, all-male krewes meant just that – no women allowed. Then, when Carnival celebrations merged with the debutante season in the city, women began to play a more prominent role as queens and maids in Mardi Gras courts. Over 50 years ago, a New Orleans family chose to honor this icon of history, and resolved to create the all female “Krewe of Cleopatra”. The Krewe continues to be combine their passion for Mardi Gras and their love for the city of New Orleans every year, creating a unique and sisterhood of family members, friends, locals, and out-of-towners. Kristin Danflous, Krewe Captain: Mardi Gras means to me: happiness, excitement, family, friends. It's a time where New Orleans and everybody around the country gets together and we celebrate. 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. Founded in 1933, the Krewe of Mid-City is the 5th-oldest continuously parading organization of the New Orleans Mardi Gras season. Often called "The best day parade in Mardi Gras," Mid-City has gained a reputation for having themes dedicated to children and for having some of the best bands in Mardi read more » The Magic of Mardi Gras Marching Krewes. To learn more about the recent explosion of marching groups in New Orleans, pick up a copy of "I Wanna Do That! The Magic of Mardi Gras Marching Krewes." It's filled with spectacular photography and little known Mardi Gras facts. It makes a great gift, too! Order now. In 1949 the Krewe of Iris became the first women’s krewe to have its ball televised, and it held its first parade in 1959. Women’s krewes have proliferated in recent years, and their parades can be seen in the streets day and night throughout the Carnival season. Along with the Femme Fatale parade, the women have appeared in PJ Morton's New Orleans Girl video, the Krewe of Boo Parade, the Krewe of Jingle Parade and Pelican's home game. The group’s costumes suggest the mystique of a femme fatale and can play on any alter ego. The sixth annual Krewe of Freret parade rolls on the Uptown route Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, to the theme ‘The World is Your Oyster.’ The parade featured 22 floats carrying 400 men and women Organized in 1917, the Krewe of Iris is the oldest and the largest female Carnival organization for women. Holding strong to the honored Mardi Gras traditions in its tableau ball and parade, Iris members always wear white gloves and masks, maintaining the "mystery" of the season. Mardi Gras Tips from NOLA Locals: What to Know Before You Go Essential Mardi Gras Advice from NOLA Insiders. New Orleans comes alive during Mardi Gras in ways that are impossible to capture until you’ve seen it with your own eyes. Krewes seeking new members include the Mystick Knights of Adonis, the Krewe of Argus, the Krewe of Excalibur, the Krewe of Isis, and the Krewe of Pandora. You’ll find membership info on each of their sites. Brave Women with Beads “It’s undignified, women riding on floats. They do not belong.” – Man at the first Venus parade in 1941. On February 23, 1941, the 125-member Krewe of Venus – the first female parading organization in New Orleans history – took to the streets on a dozen floats rented from the Knights of Babylon. Mardi Gras balls were exclusive events closed off from most people outside of New Orleans society until this krewe revolutionized the event. In 1949, Edward Brennan Sr. created the krewe, a carnival Ball open to tourists.
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