Each Mardi Gras Parade Krewe has a unique history and theme. Some have been around for decades, while others have been in existence for just a few years. Below is a full list of Mardi Gras Parade Krewes.
Featured Parade Krewes
Krewe of Zulu
Home page of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, well-known for its interesting history and "golden nugget" (coconut) parade throws. read more »
Mardi Gras Indians
See the beautiful beaded and feathered costumes they hand-design and create throughout the entire year! read more »
Krewe of Bacchus
Krewe of Bacchus features national celebrity monarchs each year, and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. Its yearly exclusive Rendezvous can be seen live. Re-broadcasts now online! read more »
Krewe of Rex
This parade krewe is the origin of many traditions of Mardi Gras, including the Carnival colors of purple, green and gold, as well as the collectible doubloon coins (introduced by Rex in 1960). read more »
Krewe of Endymion
Endymion quickly emerged as one of Carnival's 'Super-Krewes' in 1974 with the inclusion of more floats and celebrity guests. read more »
Other Parade Krewes:
'tit Rəx
'tit Rəx is New Orleans first and only MicroKrewe. A group of artists, business people, teachers, workers and bon vivants founded 'tit Rəx in 2009 in a response to the super krewes constantly setting records for floats, throws and extravagance. 'tit Rəx takes an opposite approach f… read more »
Carnival in Covington
Mardi Gras Day on the Northshore begins at 10 a.m. with the 24-float Carnival in Covington. More than 450 riders will celebrate with the theme, "This and Dat." Float titles include Red Beans and Rice with Abita Roasting, Crawfish and Beer with St John's Fools of Misrule, and Lady and the Tramp with … read more »
Covington Lions Club
This krewe was founded in 1959 by the civic society. Along with traditional Mardi Gras floats, antique car clubs, multiple family vehicles, multiple dance groups, and the Saints Super Fans, prepare to be dazzled by The Ride of the Brotherhood on motorcycles, the Shriners in buggies, and horses from … read more »
Fools of Misrule
This festive Northshore marching parade, founded in 2011, features flambeaux, a brass band and costumed revelers. It’s every bit as impressive as any parade of its kind in the city itself. Their rituals are derived from an ancient English men's group that clamored along the evening streets… read more »
Funky Uptown Krewe
The Funky Uptown Krewe rolls on a St. Charles Streetcar a few blocks behind the Phunny Phorty Phellows on Twelfth Night. In its first year, 2019, the krewe members tossed custom-made CDs featuring songs by New Orleans bands including Bonerama, The Hot 8 Brass Band and Cowboy Mouth. Rapper Mannie Fre… read more »
Knights of Babylon
The Knights of Babylon were found in 1939, by a group of professionals called The Jester’s Club. Their goal: to stage a first-class parade that would delight the public. Babylon is a firm believer in tradition and uses floats with the same designs as were used more than seventy years ago. What… read more »
Knights of Chaos
According to Greek mythology, Chaos was the void out of which the universe and all its gods were created. In 2000, the Knights of Chaos filled the void created when the Knight of Momus stopped parading in 1992 after 100 years. The 225 member all-male krewe parades on the Thursday before Fat Tuesd… read more »
Knights of Nemesis
The Knights of Nemesis take its name from the goddess of retribution in the Greek mythology. In 2004, a group of one-time members from the Krewe of Gladiators and several long-time carnival parade riders came together and formed the Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Parade. In 2006, the krewe ha… read more »
Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society
Founded in 1952, the Knights of Sparta take their name from the city-state in southern Greece, renowned for its simple, stoic ways and exemplary disciplines. The Knights of Sparta, an all-male krewe, first paraded in 1981 in Orleans Parish. The Knights are still known for their elaborate bal masq… read more »
Krewe Bohème
The Krewe Bohème is a marching parade which travels through the Marigny and the French Quarter. It is the first parade to roll after Twelfth Night. Their goal is to present a visual and auditory feast of mystery, artistry and fun. The procession is led by a symbol of the bohemian spirit, a green a… read more »
Krewe d'Etat
Founded in 1996, Le Krewe d'Etat motto is “Live to Ride, Ride to Live. Its floats adhere to a traditional style of design that impart Le Krewe d'Etat's satirical theme, which has been voted "Best of Carnival" by critics. The parade features 24 floats, including a special signature … read more »
Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne
Founded in 2009, Olde Towne Slidell's canine carnival krewe is based at Café Du Bone Dog Bakery and Boutique. Members of the krewe parade their costumed pooches in wagons, strollers and shopping carts. Non-marching dogs are welcome along the route as well. (This is the only time you ca… read more »
Krewe du Pooch
Krewe Du Pooch, founded in 2020 by the Old Mandeville Business Association and the City of Mandeville, is a great way to support local businesses and animal rescue organizations on the Northshore. Every year, this fun dog walking parade and costume contest takes place on the Mandeville Lakefront wit… read more »
Krewe du Vieux
When the Krewe of Clones (founded in 1978) decided to become more respectable, Craig "Spoons" Johnson and Don Marshall decided to keep the parade's original raucous, art-inspired spirit alive by starting Krewe du Vieux Carré. At first, the ragtag krewe had 16 subkrewes, and a collectio… read more »
Krewe of Alla
The Krewe of ALLA is one of the oldest and most storied krewes in Carnival. Established in 1932 during the depths of the Great Depression in Algiers, La., ALLA will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2022. The krewe, now co-ed, has called the Uptown New Orleans parade route home since 2014 and is k… read more »
Krewe of Antheia
The Krewe of Antheia parade appeared on the scene for the first time in 2023. Honoring the goddess of flowers, swamps, bayous, and friendship, it’s an apt name for this all-female krewe that describes itself as “a sisterhood of world changers.” Active in philanthropic projects in St. Tammany P… read more »
Krewe of Argus
The Krewe of Argus, founded in 1972, includes 450 male, female and child riders. Over a million revelers looking for family-oriented parades flock to the Veterans Memorial Parade Route in Metairie on Mardi Gras Day to see Argus' spectacular floats, marching bands and guest celebrities. To lov… read more »
Krewe of Athena
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 »
Krewe of Atlas
The Krewe of Atlas is founded on the principles of equality for all. Their principal belief is that Mardi Gras is something that should be celebrated by everyone. The krewe encompasses people from all walks of life, and their invitation is open to everyone to join them in a great time of celebration… read more »
Krewe of Bacchus
Early in 1968, the Krewe of Bacchus broke with Carnival tradition by staging a Sunday night parade with bigger and more spectacular floats than anything previously seen in Carnival. They then decided to have a national celebrity king lead the parade, breaking ranks with 113 years of Carnival traditi… read more »
Krewe of Barkus
The Mystic Krewe of Barkus isn’t like other Mardi Gras parades: this one has gone to the dogs. Man’s best friend is the center of this parade through the streets of the French Quarter with their humans acting as their escorts. Barkus was created in 1992 at a meeting of the Margaret Or… read more »
Krewe of Bilge
Sometimes floats float! The Krewe of Bilge is a Mardi Gras boat parade in Slidell, Louisiana. For the last 40 years, Bilge has thrown beads, cups and other Carnival treasures to parade goers from the middle of Slidell waterways. The Krewe of Bilge boat parade was founded by locals in 1978 and now… read more »
Krewe of Bosom Buddies
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… read more »
Krewe of Bush
This fun family parade, held every year on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, features trucks, boats, floats, horses and ATV's. It’s free for your krewe to ride, roll or walk. Just bring your own throws! read more »
Krewe of Carrollton
The Krewe of Carrollton is the fourth oldest Carnival parading organization, behind Rex, Proteus, and Zulu. It was founded by a group of Oak Street businessmen in 1924 as "The Seventh District Carnival Club” and became the Krewe of Carrollton in 1947. The Krewe made a lasting place for itse… read more »
Krewe of Centurions
The 350+ co-ed Krewe of Centurions were named after legendary ancient Roman warriors who commanded “centuries” – companies of 100 men. Founded in 1979 by businessmen from the Harahan – River Ridge area, the krewe paraded on Jefferson Highway for two years before moving to … read more »
Krewe of Chewbacchus
The 2,800-member Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a Sci-Fi themed Mardi Gras parade, as well as a self-described satirical space cult. Chewbacchus consists of over 150 distinct subkrewes, each of which pays loving (and sometimes satirical) homage to the full spectrum of Science Fiction, Fantasy… read more »
Krewe of Choctaw
Although this social club was founded in 1935, the Krewe of Choctaw didn’t have their first parade until 1939 when they bought ten old mail wagons from the U.S. Government – the chassis for the first Choctaw carnival parade floats. They used the New Orleans Sanitation garage and a U.S. N… read more »
Krewe of Cleopatra
Founded more than 50 years ago in 1972, the first all-female krewe on the West Bank moved to the East Bank in 2012, becoming the first all-female organization on the Uptown route. Their motto is: "Her beauty is timeless, her age is now...forever!" Named after the Queen of Egypt, the krewe consist… read more »
Krewe of Cork
Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Cork celebrates food, wine and fun with a spirited walking parade through the French Quarter eleven days before Mardi Gras. Krewe members wear costumes with a wine-related theme, toss throws bearing their grape logo, and are accompanied along their route by wine police … read more »
Krewe of Crescent City
Founded in 1947, the city’s second-oldest truck parade has over 2,500 male and female riders. While the krewe sets no overall theme, each truck represents a different Carnival organization with its own title and theme. The Krewe of Crescent City follows the Krewe of Elks-Orleans and is the las… read more »
Krewe of Dionysus
The Krewe of Dionysus was founded in 1985 by a group of Slidell businessmen intent on bringing an old-fashioned, family-oriented Mardi Gras parade to the Camellia City. Dionysus (Bacchus in Roman Mythology) is the ancient Greek god of fertility and wine, According to legend, he had a dual nature … read more »
Krewe of Druids
Established in 1998, the Ancient Druids take their name from the priest class of ancient Celtic societies who connected their people with the gods and nature. Led by the king, the Archdruid, the group is limited to 250 members who belong to other Carnival organizations. Their identities are never… read more »
Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians
Founded in 1974, The Krewe of Elks-Jeffersonians is sponsored by the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, a worldwide fraternal society dedicated to charitable deeds. Comprised of 4,000 male and female riders and featuring more than 90 trucks, it is the oldest and largest of the all the truck… read more »
Krewe of Elks Orleans
The Krewe of Elks Orleans follows Rex down St. Charles Ave with 50 individually designed truck floats carrying 4,500 male and female riders (families). Founded in 1935, the Krewe of Elks Orleans is the oldest and largest of all the truck float krewes. Year founded: 1935 Membersh… read more »
Krewe of Endymion
2023 Theme: "Endymion Salutes the Poets" Endymion, a figure from Greek mythology, was a mortal granted eternal youth by Zeus, at the request of the Moon Goddess who loved him for his beauty. It is also the name of one of Carnival's largest parade with 3,200 riders and 81 floats. Founded in 1… read more »
Krewe of Eve
In 1986, six Northshore residents decided to form a ladies-only parade krewe. The Krewe of Eve began with 260 ladies and rolled for the first time in Mandeville on February 14, 1987 with the theme of "Famous Lovers." Members of the Krewe of Eve participate in many community projects and cha… read more »
Krewe of Excalibur
Founded in 2000, Excalibur was named for the legendary sword of King Arthur. Formed by approximately 250 men and women members, the Krewe of Excalibur's medieval theme lends itself to grand costuming and a unique look. Led by a procession of fully-suited knights on horseback, this krewe featu… read more »
Krewe of Folsom
This eclectic krewe invites the public to participate in its parade of decorative floats, vintage vehicles, four wheelers, cars, trucks, horses, horse drawn wagons, vintage tractors, and RVs. read more »
Krewe of Freret
The Krewe of Freret paraded for more than 40 years until the mid-1990s. In 2011, the resurgence of the krewe began with seven Loyola graduates who wanted to unify enthusiastic young professionals and infuse vigor into Carnival while revitalizing the Freret corridor. Today, the co-ed Krewe of Frer… read more »
Krewe of Hermes
In 1937, while America suffered through the Great Depression, a group of New Orleans businessman met to come up with a uniquely New Orleans’ solution to the city’s widespread woes: they decided to throw a party. Years later, after Hurricane Katrina, the krewe solved their problems the sa… read more »
Krewe of Iris
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. The Krewe takes its… read more »
Krewe of Isis
The all-female Krewe of Isis first started parading in Kenner in 1973 before taking the standard Veterans Memorial Boulevard route in Jefferson Parish. However, after the 2019 Mardi Gras season the krewe announced that they would return to Kenner in 2020 Comprised of 200+ riders and 20 floats, th… read more »
Krewe of Joan of Arc
Founded in 2008, Joan of Arc is an annual walking parade honoring our unofficial patron saint, “The Maid of Orleans”. The event melds medieval revelry with the traditions of Mardi Gras. It’s a celebration of the city’s French culture and heritage as well as St Joan of Arc&rsq… read more »
Krewe of King Arthur
Founded in 1977 on the West Bank, the co-ed Krewe of King Arthur now parades on the New Orleans Uptown route. With 2,400+ members and 70+ floats, they are the largest parade on the first weekend of Carnival (known as “Family Sunday”) and the 7th largest Mardi Gras parade overall. The kre… read more »
Krewe of Little Rascals
Founded in 1983, the Krewe of Little Rascals is America's longest-running Mardi Gras krewe for children. Named after the famous group of kids from TV and film, the krewe patterns itself after adult Carnival clubs in the city with a pre-Mardi-Gras ball and parade. The Krewe was the visio… read more »
Krewe of Mardi PAWS
The Krewe of Mardi PAWS began in Old Mandeville and paraded on the Lakefront for almost 25 years before moving to Covington in 2020. The parade is always held the first Sunday after Fat Tuesday. The parade with poop and a purpose is a fundraiser for all-volunteer 501c3 Scott's Wish, helping Kids … read more »
Krewe of Mid-City
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 »
Krewe of Morpheus
Established in 2000, the Krewe of Morpheus is named for the Greek god of dreams. The krewe strives to be inclusive in membership and is formed by more than 800 male and female riders. This krewe seeks to give paradegoers an 'old-school' parade experience. Year founded: 2000 … read more »
Krewe of Muses
Organized in 2000, the Krewe of Muses is named after the legendary daughters of Zeus. In Greek mythology, muses were patrons of the arts and sciences, as well as sources of inspiration for artists, poets, philosophers, and musicians. The parade has become one of Mardi Gras' favorites, thanks … read more »
Krewe of Nefertiti
The Krewe of Nefertiti was established in 2018 as an all-female social aid and pleasure club. The women believe in “cultivating the community through volunteer service, fundraising and celebration. Their motto is: “We serve before we roll.” In 2020 they permanently moved their parade route to … read more »
Krewe of NOMTOC
Founded in 1951, the Krewe of NOMTOC (New Orleans Most Talked Of Club) began parading on the West Bank in 1970. The inaugural parade had six floats, six bands, six marching units, one horse group, and a motorcycle squadron. Today, this krewe is comprised of 625 male and female riders, 26 floats, … read more »
Krewe of Nyx
Founded in 2012, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx prides itself on embracing women of diverse backgrounds. Their motto is “Friends come and go, but a sister is forever.” Nyx (pronounced nicks) was the Greek goddess of the night. She was so powerful that not even Zeus dared to upset her. Past N… read more »
Krewe of Okeanos
Founded in 1949, the Krewe of Okeanos is named for the Greek god of oceans and fertile valleys. It is sponsored by the Sonaeko Club (that’s Okeanos spelled backwards) Okeanos was originally formed to create a neighborhood parade on St. Claude. It later moved to the traditional Uptown/Downto… read more »
Krewe of Olympia
The Mystic Krewe of Olympia was formed in 1965 by a group of businessmen who wanted to bring a New Orleans-style parade to the Northshore. The Krewe parades through Covington in the evening two Saturdays before Fat Tuesday. They are also known for their Blue Jean Ball and Battle of the Bands. Ye… read more »
Krewe of Orpheus
Founded in 1993, the Krewe of Orpheus takes its name from Zeus and Calliope’s musically inclined son. Founding members include musician/actor Harry Connick, Jr. and his father, Harry Connick, Sr., former New Orleans district attorney. With their first parade in 1994, the Krewe of 700 members e… read more »
Krewe of Oshun
Founded in 1996, the Krewe of Oshun is named for the Yoruba goddess of love and intimacy. Led by the captain aboard a peacock float, the parade includes 20 Barry Barth floats, several bands who participate in a contest, and marching Baby Dolls. Throws include peacock figures and mugs. Oshun’s … read more »
Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club
Founded in 1953, the Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club supports the Pearl River Lions Club, a group that provides eye care for those who qualify. This beloved day parade in Pearl River is a family affair and the whole town comes out to celebrate together. The krewe rolls with typically 15 or more flo… read more »
Krewe of Pontchartrain
Pontchartrain rolls on the first Saturday of the official New Orleans Mardi Gras season with some of Mardi Gras’ most memorable floats, such as “Mr. Mudbug” (the world’s largest crawfish) and a giant fish dubbed “The Super Grouper.” Organized in 1975 and named aft… read more »
Krewe of Poseidon
What better name than “Poseidon” for a krewe in Slidell, a community surrounded by water. The co-ed Krewe of Poseidon, named after the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, has grown to be one of the largest krewes on the Northshore. They typically roll with 700 riders and 25 fl… read more »
Krewe of Proteus
Founded in 1882, the Krewe of Proteus is the second-oldest krewe in Carnival history. Their floats still use the original chassis from the 1880s. The organization is named after Proteus, the prophetic old man of the sea in Greek mythology, the shepherd of the sea’s flocks. A subject of Pose… read more »
Krewe of Push Mow
The family-friendly Krewe of Push Mow was founded by a group of artists in Abita Springs on New Orleans’ North Shore (they got a kick out of the idea of people pushing decorated lawn mowers in a parade ). This creative krewe celebrates Carnival with original themes, comedic floats, marching gr… read more »
Krewe of Pygmalion
In 2000, the Krewe of Pygmalion was founded by a group of Carnival veterans intent on providing a high-quality parade for the first week of the season. In Greek mythology, Pygmalion was a Cypress king who sculpted a statue of the sea nymph Galatea. So real and beautiful was the statue to Pygmalion, … read more »
Krewe of Rex
With his grand traditions, rich and colorful themes, elaborate costumes and hand-painted floats, Rex is the King of Carnival. Rex, officially the School of Design, has held more parades than any other organization. They are the origin of many Mardi Gras traditions, including the official Ca… read more »
Krewe of Selene
The Krewe of Selene parades in Slidell on the Friday night before Mardi Gras. It was founded in 1998 by a group of local professional women. They’ve grown over the years to include 300 members. Past throws have included and-made elaborately decorated purses, star light-up wands and a variety o… read more »
Krewe of Symphony
While the Krewe of Symphony held its first ball in 2008, it was re-established in 2020 with a vision to host its first Mardi Gras parade in Jefferson Parish. This all-male social and pleasure club’s goal is “to come together like a symphony to form Mardi Gras's most memorable experiences.” … read more »
Krewe of Tchefuncte
The Krewe of Tchefuncte, organized in 1973, is a boat parade that cruises the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville on the Sunday before Mardi Gras. The boat parade celebrates maritime life on the historic river. Founded in 1817, Madisonville is one of the oldest communities in Louisiana and is … read more »
Krewe of Thoth
Founded in 1947, the Krewe of Thoth is named for the Egyptian Patron of Wisdom and Inventor of Science, Art and Letters. The krewe's original parade route was designed to serve people who were unable to attend other parades in the city. It passed in front of 14 institutions that cared for people… read more »
Krewe of Titans
The Mystic Krewe of Titans parade takes place in Slidell on the New Orleans Northshore. In Greek mythology, Titans were immortal giants of incredible strength who had deep knowledge of old religion rituals and magic. Before the Olympians came into power, the Titans ruled the cosmos. Founded… read more »
Krewe of Tucks
The Krewe of Tucks began in 1969 as a group of Loyola University students. The name "Krewe of Tucks" comes from the name of the now non-existent Uptown pub where two college students decided to start their own krewe after failing at their attempt to become white flambeaux carriers. Friar Tucks … read more »
Krewe of Zulu
Early in 1909, a group of laborers in a club named “The Tramps” went to the Pythian Theater to see a musical comedy that included a skit entitled, "There Never Was and Never Will Be a King Like Me" about the Zulu Tribe. According to legend, after seeing the skit, they retired to their me… read more »
krewedelusion
Established in 2009, krewedelusion is one of the city’s popular satirical parades. Its mission: “to save the Universe, beginning at its center - New Orleans.” Its slogan: "Organization is Delusion." This unique parade krewe, comprised "innerkrewes,” keeps its annual theme a secret until the … read more »
Legion of Mars
How does New Orleans salute active military, veterans, and first responders? With a red, white & blue patriotic procession, of course! The Legion of Mars parade is the first to honor all those who have served. Sponsored by the Cincinnatis Club, the krewe was founded by combat veterans in 2013. A … read more »
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters
Founded in 2019, The Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters brings Alice and Wonderland to life with special lighting and dazzling costumes. The parade focus is “ magical entertainment” that captures the imagination. The procession promises spectacular floats (some carrying well-known bands) and … read more »
Mande Kings Day
Join the Mande Milkshakers parade on the Mandeville Lakefront for their annual Mande Kings Day Parade & Party. Held on the Saturday closest to Kings Day, the parade and the after-party are free and open to the public. Every year, community members dress up and participate as walkers, bike riders, go… read more »
Phunny Phorty Phellows
Mardi Gras ends every year at the stroke of midnight with the mayor and police officers riding through the French Quarter on horseback. Here’s how it begins. Every year on Twelfth Night, the Phunny Phorty Phellows (or PPP) herald the arrival of Carnival by participating in a “Carnival… read more »
Société Des Champs Elysée
Celebrate Twelfth Night and the beginning of Carnival season with La Société Pas Si Secrète Des Champs-Élysées (The Not So Secret Society of the Elysian Fields), a.k.a, the Société Des Champs Elysée. Since 2017, this band of 40 merry revelers has floated through the city on the Rampart - … read more »
The Culinary Queens of New Orleans (TCQNO)
In 2022, the all-female Krewe of TCQNO (The Culinary Queens of New Orleans) became the first and only krewe to honor women in the food and beverage industry. They also made history as the first parade to roll on the Westbank of unincorporated Jefferson Parish in 30 years. The krewe’s goal is to su… read more »
The Krewe of Nandi
The Krewe of Nandi is an all-female organization on the Westbank, open to all women 21 years and older. Established in 2022, the Krewe’s motto is “Love Her, Cherish Her, Empower Here.” Their purpose is to combine their passion for Mardi Gras with their passion for community services. Their col… read more »
The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale
The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, founded in 2013, parades Uptown on the first Sunday of Mardi Gras season. Femme Fatale was the first krewe founded by African American women for African American women, although all women are welcome. Their colors are candy apple red, black and white and their signa… read more »
The Mystic Krewe of Music
Founded in 2023, the coed Mystic Krewe Of Music rolls on the West Bank in Marrero with 250+ riders and 20 floats with musical themes. Their signature throw is a musical pillow. The mission of The Mystic Krewe of Music is to bond, unite, and evoke a harmonious climate with men and women of all na… read more »