Mardi Gras Krewes and Parades in New Orleans area

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Corps de Napoleon - New Orleans - a 300 member New Orleans-area Mardi Gras carnival club. Accepts Out of Town Riders.

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 coast guard. By carnival, they're Ducks for a day (or two) -- New Orleans Magazine 1998.

Knights of Babylon - New Orleans - The Jester's Club, the sponsoring organization of the Knights of Babylon, was founded on June 24, 1939 by a group of New Orleans professionals who wanted to stage a first-class parade for the public and a first class Tableau Ball for their ladies.

Knights of Jason, The - Metairie - a new Metairie carnival organization, will ride the Friday night before Mardi Gras, rolling down the traditional Veterans Blvd. route. Family-oriented Krewe.

Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Parade - St. Bernard - The only organization to parade in St. Bernard post Katrina. Nearly 400 members and membership dues are one of the lowest around $225.

Knights of Sparta - New Orleans - In 1981, the Knights began parading in Orleans Parish. The Knights are still known for their elaborate bal masque tableaus, now staged at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, and for their traditional, yet innovative, street parade on the first Saturday on the Carnival parade season.

Krewe de C.R.A.P.S. - New Orleans - C.R.A.P.S. have been a proud part of the Krewe du Vieux since 1994. We continue a tradition of satire, fun and craziness on the streets of New Orleans.

Krewe d'Etat, Le - New Orleans - heeds only edicts from their Dictator, whose identity is never revealed, and claim the streets of New Orleans annually and present a parade without peer on the Friday before Mardi Gras, or "Fat Friday" as it is now known. Le Krewe d'Etat emerged in 1996 as the preeminent krewe and now boasts numerous floats with many riders.

Krewe du Vieux - New Orleans - A non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment.

Krewe of Alla - New Orleans - The name was conceived by combining the AL from Algiers And The LA from Louisiana to form "ALLA". Krewe of Alla was organized by The Westside Social and Carnival Club and first paraded on Mardi Gras 1933

Krewe of Amon Ra - New Orleans - is in splendid preparation to celebrate an unprecedented 40 years of gay history in 2005. New Orleans largest gay Mardi Gras Krewe.

Krewe of Apollo de Layfayette - New Orleans - The Mystic Krewe of Apollo was founded in New Orleans in 1969 to foster brotherhood, unity and equality within our society.

Krewe of Aquila - Metairie - Since arriving on the Mardi Gras scene in 1976 this couples and singles club has established itself as an organization that stages one of the most elaborately costumed Carnival balls and street parades of each season.

Krewe of Argus Mardi Gras Parade - Metairie - get information on riding or sponsoring a float in the Argus parade.

Krewe of Armeinius - New Orleans - The Krewe of Armeinius holds New Orleans' most lavish and satirical gay carnival ball. Established in 1969, Armeinius has for 37 years, held a gay carnival ball on the evening of the Saturday before Mardi Gras.

Krewe of Bacchus - New Orleans - have brought both the residents of New Orleans and visitors to "America's most interesting city" one of the greatest free shows on earth.

Krewe of Barkus - New Orleans - The only Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans by and for the canine population is ready to sniff the streets of the French Quarter.

Krewe of Caesar - Metairie - history, past years, costumes, parades, and more for this Metairie krewe.

Krewe of Carrollton - New Orleans - The Krewe of Carrollton was founded by a group of local businessmen in 1924, parading on Mardi Gras Day in the neighborhood of Carrollton. In 1933, when rain forced the cancellation of most of parades, including Rex, Carrollton presented the only daytime parade of the season.

Krewe of Choctaw - Gretna - This westbank Mardi Gras Krewe first paraded in 1939. There goal is "To promote good fellowship, contribute to civic good, encourage charity and keep alive the great spirit of Mardi Gras."

Krewe of Cork - New Orleans - "We celebrate wine! Food! Fun!" says King Patrick van Hoorebeek, speaking of the Krewe of Cork. Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Cork is quickly growing into a world famous Mardi Gras and wine industry phenomenon.

Krewe of Elvis Marching Club - New Orleans - Known officially as the KOE. History events and pics of the krewe.

Krewe of Endymion - New Orleans - information on the Krewe, history, mythology, parade route.

Krewe of Eve - Mandeville - In 1986, six local residents decided to form a ladies' Mardi Gras Parade Krewe. After many weeks of gathering information, they gave a party and invited local women. From this gathering, the Krewe of Eve started with 260 ladies.

Krewe of Excalibur - Metairie - A very nice website for a new Metairie parade organization.

Krewe of Jefferson - Metairie - The Krewe of Jefferson is a Mardi Gras Parade for people of all ages. The Krewe has been parading since 1972 and now has 75 truck floats parading on Mardi Gras Day in Metairie, Louisiana.

Krewe of King Arthur - New Orleans - founded in 1977 by the youngest captain in Mardi Gras, this krewe has become renowned for its innovative parade floats and friendly revelers who celebrate life.

Krewe of Little Rascals - Metairie - is America's longest running, most flamboyant children's Mardi Gras Krewe in Carnival history.

Krewe of Mid-City - New Orleans - the fifth oldest continuously parading Mardi Gras Krewe. Pictures, history including historical pictures, events including the Battle of the Bands, parade route, and more. You should also check out their newest site www.kreweofmidcity.com which has the latest news on their innovative look taken into this new era of Mardi Gras tradiations.

Krewe of Morpheus - New Orleans - Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Morpheus parades the traditional St. Charles Avenue, Canal Street parade route. Included men and women members.

Krewe of Muses - New Orleans - In The Celebration of Mardi Gras, The strength of womanhood, & the spirit of New Orleans.

Krewe of OAK Uptown Carnival Society - New Orleans - Find information on the Krewe of OAK Uptown Carnival Society which celebrates over 20 years of neighborhood parades.

Krewe of Olympia, The Mystic - Covington - The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington on the evening of the second Saturday before Fat Tuesday.

Krewe of Orpheus - New Orleans - founded in 1993 by jazz musician and entertainer, Harry Connick Jr., this krewe has become renowned for its musical themes, innovative floats, and its openness to revelers from all walks of life.

Krewe of Pegasus - New Orleans - This Mardi Gras Krewe was founded in 1957. Our motto is "Neither Rain, Cold, Strike nor Hurricane's Might..." Find out about the krewe and how to join.

Krewe of Pontchartrain - New Orleans - Why not join the Krewe of Pontchartrain and take a ride on a float in a real New Orleans Mardi Gras parade!

Krewe of Pygmalion - New Orleans - The Krewe of Pygmalion is a carnival organization comprised of men and women, and we are always looking for fun and exciting new members who will continue to make our Krewe one of the best in New Orleans.

Krewe of Rex - New Orleans - King of the Carnival since 1872. Generations of New Orleanians & millions of visitors have hailed His Majesty wore his Carnival colors of purple, green, and gold, and saw his Lundi Gras arrivals on the Mississippi River.

Krewe of Shangri-La - New Orleans - Shangri-La began in 1973 as an all women's Krewe in St. Bernard. In the year 2000, with King Mario G. Bogran and Queen Patricia Bogran, this was the first brother and sister royal family of Shangri-La. That year the Krewe also moved to the uptown New Orleans route and has since become a club of very festive men and ladies.

Krewe of Tucks - New Orleans - is widely known as the "Throwin'est Krewe in Mardi Gras," how to join the Krewe info, next year's scheduled parade and ball, photos, and more.

Krewe of Zulu - New Orleans - info on the krewe, parade route, history, and more.

Lords of Leather - New Orleans - Mystic Mardi Gras krewe information, what's new, events, and links.

Mardi Gras Indians of Mardi Gras - New Orleans - The African-Amrican neighborhoods in New Orleans gradually developed their own style of celebrating Mardi Gras. Their "Krewes" are named for imaginary Indian tribes according to the streets of their ward or gang. Mardi Gras is full of secrets and the Mardi Gras Indians are as much a part of that secret society as any other carnival organization. They have paraded for well over a century...yet their parade is perhaps the least recognized Mardi Gras tradition.

Mystic Knights of Adonis - Gretna - Mardi Gras parade on the westbank.

Mystic Krewe of Satyricon - New Orleans - supports New Orleans arts organizations and other nonprofits through dozens of fun events.

Out of Town Krewes:

Eunice Courir De Mardi Gras - Eunice - Mardi Gras in rural Southwestern Louisiana draws on traditions that are centuries old. Revelers go from house to house begging to obtain the ingredients for a communal meal. They wear costumes that conceal their identity and that also parody the roles of those in authority.

Krewe du lac - Lake Charles, Louisiana - Krewe du Lac memorializes this spirit when every year we commemorate the romantic lore of the swashbuckling Jean Lafitte in the celebration we now call the Mardi Gras.

Krewe of Artemis - Baton Rouge - We are the only all ladies parading organization in Baton Rouge. We feel that we have a great website. Our members love the intro and it is great info about our parade in Baton Rouge.

Krewe of Carnivale en Rio - Lafayette, Louisiana - Lafayette's newest krewe, 500 memebrs strong, brings all the excitement of Carnivale in Rio de Janeiro to Acadiana with a ball on Twelfth Night and a 22-float parade two Saturdays before Fat Tuesday.

Krewe of Hercules - Houma - Sponsored by the Terrebonee Men's Carnival Club.

Krewe of Houmas - Houma - the oldest existing Mardi Gras carnival club in Terrebonne Parish.

Krewe of Jupiter - Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge's first co-ed traditional night time parade. Signature floats and mega-throws.

Krewe of Mystique de la Capitale - Baton Rouge -We are the city's oldest parading Mardi Gras krewe and have provided many years of carnival fun for the people of the capital city. Our parades are family oriented and good for all ages.

Krewe of Orion - Baton Rouge - A major Baton Rouge parade.

Krewe of Southdowns - Baton Rouge - organizes a yearly night flambeaux (torch) parade in Baton Rouge.

Krewe of Troubadours - Lafayette - The Krewe of Troubadours is based in Lafayette, LA. For over five decades, members of the Troubadours have celebrated Mardi Gras with lavish costumes and regality found anywhere during the Mardi Gras season.

Mardi Gras in New Roads, Louisiana - New Roads - State's oldest Mardi Gras outside New Orleans. Proceeds benefit Lions Club charities. Carnival Club Parade, founded in 1922, rolls at 11 a.m.; Lions Club Parade, founded in 1941, rolls at 1:30 p.m., both on Fat Tuesday. Each features 30 floats, ten bands and drill units, great throws.

Pet de Kat Krewe - music fanatics based in Dekattrois, Louisiana gather in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. Sub chapters of PDKK span the USA and range from UAE to Tokyo, Japan to Baffen Island, Canada.

Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade and Ball - Baton Rouge - Their Mardi Gras ball is open to the general public.

Terreanian's Royalty - Houma - Past and present history, calendar of events, royal court, membership applications, recipes, applications, club presidents & captains, the kings of terreanians, Mardi Gras news, parade nformation, picture gallery, royal calendar, safety & laws.

Out of State Krewes:

Fiesta Tropical South Florida Mardi Gras and Krewes - Hollywood, Florida - New Orleans style Mardi Gras and music, food & parade in Downtown Hollywood on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Krewe of Andres de Pez - Pensacola, Florida - Has a New Orleans style Mardi gras parade in downtown Pensacola.

Krewe de Bienville - Mobile, Alabama - Mobile's oldest civic Mardi Gras organization with a good brief history of Mobile Mardi Gras.

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 Massalina - Panama City, Florida - We're a Mardi Gras organization in Panama City, Florida. We do some charitable work, especially with music and arts programs in our local public schools, but our main purpose is to have fun.

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.

Mobile Mardi Gras - Mobile, Alabama - if you want a change of pace, try the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America with over 20 parades.

Mobile Mystics Mardi Gras Association - Mobile, Alabama - Mardi Gras Society in Mobile Alabama which has an annual Mardi Gras parade and Mardi Gras ball and throws Mardi Gras beads, moon pies and other Mardi Gras trinkets.

Order of Inca - Mobile, Alabama - A major Mobile Mardi Gras parade.

Pharaohs Mystic Society, The - Mobile, Alabama - Official Home of the Mystic Order of The Pharaohs, Inc. Mobile, Alabama. Check out our Event schedule and photo page.

Revellers - Jacksonville, Florida - Approximately 800 members from the Jacksonville, Florida area Mardi Gras Krewe club.