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Krewes in Greater New Orleans

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Krewe du Vieux - 2013 - French Quarter

Known for their irreverent and satirical style, their hand made, mule-drawn and adult-theme floats are among the most anticipated each year.

Krewe of Cork - 2013 - French Quarter

Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Cork has grown into a world famous Mardi Gras and wine industry phenomenon. Krewe members gather on selected Fridays, usually the first Friday of each month, at restaurants throughout the area for T.G.I.C.D (Thank Goodness It's Cork Day).

Knights of Sparta - 2013 - Uptown

Always one of the most anticipated parades featuring a spectacular signature float, mule drawn King's float, traditional flambeaux and mounted officers.

Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Parade -2013- Chalmette

The Knights of Nemesis is a businessman's social club with the intent to promote business and fellowship within St. Bernard Parish of Louisiana.

Krewe of Alla -2013 - Westbank

The Krewe of Alla was organized by The Westside Social and Carnival Club and first paraded on Fat Tuesday 1933. In 1978, It re-organized under The Golden Gryphon Society and is ranked as one of the largest and most popular Krewes. This krewe is one of the largest of the Westbank krewes. They have 450 male riders, 28 floats and 25 marching bands.

Krewe of Barkus - 2013 - French Quarter

New Orleans only Carnival parade for canines. Held in the French Quarter, the queen is always chosen among rescued or adopted dogs.

Knights of Babylon - 2013 - Uptown

This parade features over 200 Knights; 20 floats and 15 marching bands. Its an old Line-style parade with flambeaux.

Krewe of Muses - 2013 - Uptown

Named for the nine daughters of Zeus, this krewe was formed in 2000 and now boasts over 1,100 members and is the only all female organization that parades at night. The Krewe of Muses represents the local artistic and cultural resources of the community.

Krewe of Morpheus - 2013 - Uptown

Established in 2000, the krewe is named for the god of dreams. There are over 150 male and female riders as well as 17 floats and 17 marching bands.

The Krewe of Hermes - 2013 - Uptown

Founded in 1937, Hermes has paraded longer than any other night parading krewe in New Orleans' Carnival. The parade is held every year at 6:00 p.m. the Friday before Shrove Tuesday.

Krewe of Selene - 2013 - Slidell

Established in 1998 for the goddess of the moon, this krewe holds their parade in Slidell

Krewe of Endymion - 2013 - Mid-city

Named for the god of youth and fertility, Endymion was the most handsome of men. Established in 1967, this is one of the Super-Krewes featuring 2,000 male riders, 39 floats and 27 marching bands.

Krewe of Iris - 2013 - Uptown

The Krewe of Iris is the oldest of female krewes and the largest female parading organization in Carnival history, this krewe takes its name from the Greek goddess of rainbows and messenger to the gods.

Krewe of Tucks - 2013 - Uptown

The Krewe of Tucks began in 1969 as a group of Loyola University students. The club takes its name from Friar Tuck, an uptown pub where two college students decided to create their own Carnival krewe after unsuccessfully trying to become white flambeaux carriers. The parade has grown from a small nighttime parade of pick-up trucks into a major procession featuring 900 male and female riders, 30 floats and 35 marching bands.

Krewe of Bacchus - 2013 - Uptown

Founded in 1968 by a group of business leaders wanting to revitalize Carnival, this krewe now has over 1,000 members and 31 animated super-floats and is considered one of the spectacular krewes in Carnival history. They have 1,150 males riders and 25 marching bands, as well.

Krewe of Orpheus - 2013 - Uptown

For over a decade, the Krewe of Orpheus has mesmerized the crowds who jam the streets of New Orleans awaiting its arrival. From its founding in 1993, Orpheus has consistently stunned the revelers on Lundi Gras, the night before Mardi Gras, and has exploded as the largest new Krewe in the past 30 years.

Krewe of Proteus - 2013 - Uptown

Originating in 1882, the Krewe of Proteus is one of the oldest krewes and parades in the city of New Orleans. The krewe still uses some of the original chassis from it's original founding and the parade is always held on Lundi Gras. The identity of the King of Proteus is never revealed outside of their court.

Rex: King of Carnival - 2013 - Uptown

The King of New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival since 1872. This krewe has over 600 male riders and 21 floats. The colors of purple, gold and green are associated with the King.

Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club - 2013 - Uptown

One of the oldest Carnival organizations in New Orleans and known for it's prized throws - the Zulu coconut. This club features over 1,300 male and female riders, 27 floats and 15 marching bands.

Krewe of Argus - 2013 - Metairie

Argus was named after the Greek Mythology God, Argus, the all-seeing with one hundred eyes.The Krewe is now comprised of male, female and children members, and has grown from 84 for the first parade in 1974 to 600 plus today.