New Orleans Carnival 2020
Mardi Gras has been a part of New Orleans, Mobile, and the Third Coast since the region was first explored by Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville who staked claim and defended the Louisiana Territory for the France Monarch.
Carnival began on 12th night (Jan 6th) of Christmas and Mardi Gras is on the February 25, which is Fat Tuesday, and the last day of the Carnival season - the day before Ash Wednesday, and the first day of Lent. With countless festivals celebrating, everything from Jazz to Po-Boys, the Big Easy offers an array of colorful events most any weekend, and why you can't help but fall in love with the Crescent City.
While Mardi Gras was being celebrated back in France in 1699, the story goes he christened their landing site “La Pointe du Mardi Gras” and had a celebration with his men. It’s a small tributary that emptied into the Mississippi river about 60 miles from where New Orleans sits now, but interesting enough, there are claims by some in Gulfport that Ship Island was the actual site of the first American Mardi Gras where d'Iberville camped.
And, although the Big Easy is best-known for its Mardi Gras revelry, the Port City of Alabama - Mobile, which was founded in 1702 by French settlers, and they too lay claim to the first Mari Gras in the new world.
Regardless where it began, explorers and settlers throughout the Third Coast all arrived with a tradition of Mardi Gras and adapted theirs to the new world. The Carnival Season features numerous parades and opportunities for locals and visitors alike to eat, drink, and be merry. This season culminates on Fat Tuesday, an all-day celebration where the third coast lets loose before the beginning of the Lent. It begins on 12th night (Jan 6th) of Christmas and Mardi Gras always culminates on Fat Tuesday, which is the last day of the Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent.
Mardi Gras traditions can be traced back all the way to medieval Europe, then called “Boeuf Gras” or “fatted calf”. The new French settlers brought their carnival celebration traditions all the way from France to the New World. New Orleans was established in 1718, and by the 1730s, Mardi Gras was an annual celebration. Back then, Mardi Gras was not celebrated with parades, but elegant and exclusive society balls.
By the 1830s, street processions of people in masks with carriages and horseback riders were held in New Orleans. In 1856, the first Krewe was established. The Krewe of Comus brought magic and mystery with astounding floats and masked balls, while members remained anonymous.
In 1870, the first account of Mardi Gras “throws” was recorded by the second established Krewe, the Twelfth Night Revelers.
In 1872, a King of the Carnival was invented to preside over the daytime parade. The Mardi Gras colors were also established at this time: purple for justice, gold for power, and green for faith. The year after, floats began to be constructed entirely in New Orleans instead of France.
Rex also came on the seen in 1872, and one of the oldest groups that creates the pageantry of Mardi Gras. After the civil war a group of business men forms Rex to attract tourists and sorely needed businesses to locate in the Crescent City during and after reconstruction.
In 1875, Governor Warmoth signed the “Mardi Gras Act,” making Fat Tuesday a legal holiday in Louisiana, and we couldn’t be prouder that it still remains as such!
Today, the crowds that turn up to Mardi Gras in New Orleans and throughout the Third Coast are absolutely insane. In 2015, 31,000 riders participated in the Endymion parade and a crowd of 15 to 20 people deep lined up all along Canal trying to get those coveted beads. It’s not uncommon for people to bring large bags to lug thousands (yes, THOUSANDS) of beads and trinkets home from the parades.
Mardi Gras balls are still prevalent in New Orleans culture. They are exclusive and by invitation only, and many of them require a mask to be worn. If you ever have a chance to go to a Mardi Gras ball – go! You will feel like an exclusive member of society, and most of them are open bar.
Today, kings and queens are still selected to preside over their krewe’s parade. Most kings and queens are chosen from within the krewe’s own ranks, but some krewes such as Bacchus and Endymion, invite celebrity guests to ride in the parades as their monarch.
French Quarter | 12th Night
Krewe of Joan of Arc Parade
Take it to the streets on January 6 to celebrate 100 years of sainthood at the Joan of Arc parade, cantering through the French Quarter.
MON Jan 6 2020 7:00 PM
Société Des Champs Elysée Parade
Société Des Champs Elyséethis is a band of 40 merry revelers has floated through the city on the Rampart - St. Claude Avenue Streetcar from Elysian Fields and St Claude, across Canal, past the Superdome, to Union Station and back.
MON Jan 6 2020 7:30 PM
Uptown
Phunny Phorty Phellows Parade
The Phunny Phorty Phellows takes the rails of the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line on Twelfth Night. Members from the Krewe of Oak will be on hand to toast the Phellows, who will be masked and costumed aboard the Willow Street Car.
MON Jan 6 2020 6:30 PM
Funky Uptown Krewe Parade
The Funky Uptown Krewe rolls on St. Charles Streetcar 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 Fresh DJ’d the party and DJ Soul Sister was also on board for the inaugural event.
MON Jan 6 2020 7:05 PM
Marigny
Krewe of Chewbacchus Parade
The parade usually has about a hundred or so contraptions, which are either pushed, pedaled, or pulled or built onto bicycles, homemade trailers, and yes shopping carts! Chewbacchus believes that green parades are the “Future of Revelry” and does not use internal combustion engines to power their floats. The mad hatters who engineer these contraptions have found ingenious ways to build amazing go-green floats.
FRI Feb 1 2020 7:00 PM
French Quarter
Krewe Bohème Parade
Krewe Boheme is a marching parade that flows through the French Quarter into Faubourg Marginy. The parades theme is surrounded by visual and auditory feast of mystery, artistry and fun, while the procession is led by a symbol of the bohemian spirit, a green absinthe fairy, followed by several inner krewe marching clubs like the Krewe of Moon, the Krewe de la Reaissance and Krewe of Jeanne of Arc.
SAT Feb 8 2020 7:00 PM
Krewe du Vieux Parade
Founded in 1987 and taking its name from the Vieux Carre, & official name of French Quarter, the Krewe du Vieux is one of the earliest parades of the Big Easy's carnival. Holding to older traditions, it's theme is based on wild satirical and adult venue.
SAT Feb 8 2020 6:30 PM
Krewe Delusion Parade
Krewe Delusion is comprised "inner krewes" including the Guise of Fawkes, Krewe Dat 504, Krewe of Hellarious Wingnuts, Krewe of London, and the France of Underpants. Krewe Delusion keeps its annual theme a secret until the actual day of the parade, but it's mission is known; "to save the Universe, beginning at its center, New Orleans.
SAT Feb 8 2020 7:00 PM
Metairie
Krewe of Little Rascals Parade
Krewe of Little Rascals promotes leadership, self-esteem and fellowship among our youth from age two to nineteen and featured internationally on Japanese television as well as in National Geographic.
SUN Feb 9 2020 12:00 PM
Marigny
'tit R?x Parade
Krewe of tit R?x have discovered many tiny tricks for lighting, decoration, mobility, etc. Beginning in late Nov/Dec of each year ‘Tiny Throws’ meetings are held every two weeks to enable the krewe members to not only get together & otherwise chew-threw ideas, strategies but to get into each other’s liquor and wine cabinets.
SUN Feb 9 2020 4:30 PM
New Orleans East
Krewe of Nefertiti Parade
The Krewe of Nefertiti is 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 they roll.” They will parade for the first time in 2020 in East New Orleans.
SUN Feb 9 2020 1:00 PM
French Quarter
Krewe of Cork Parade
The Krewe of Cork started their roll in 2000 and celebrates wine, food and of course fun! Beginning with a spirited walking parade through the French Quarter eleven days before Mardi Gras. Krewe members design costumes with a wine-related theme, toss throws bearing their grape logo, and are accompanied along their route by wine police in golf carts. Of course Carnival wine police motto is "To serve and pour”.
FRI Feb 14 2020 3:00 PM
Metairie
Krewe of Excalibur Parade
Krewe of Excalibur was founded in 2000 and named for the legendary sword of King Arthur. The Krewe of Excalibur's medieval theme lends itself to period customs and the percussion is led by a suited knights on horseback. The krewe showcases a number of animated floats, and it has developed a following with fans, along with a ball and pre and post parade parties throughout Jefferson Parish.
FRI Feb 14 2020 6:30 PM
Uptown
Krewe of Oshun Parade
The Krewe of Oshun dates back to 1996 and named for the Yoruba goddess of love and intimacy. Led by the captain aboard a peacock float, the parade includes Barry Barth floats and competing bands, along with marching Baby Dolls. Throws include peacock figures and mugs.
FRI Feb 14 2020 6:00 PM
Krewe of Cleopatra Parade
The Krewe of Cleopatra's motto is: "Her beauty is timeless, her age is now...forever!" The krewe boost a 1,000 members and the fun begins with a Cleopatra Pre-Parade, then ends with the post-parade Cleo Jubilee. In between, the queen travels down St Charles Avenue on her royal barge.
FRI Feb 14 2020 6:00 PM
Krewe of Alla Parade
The Krewe of Alla is about the oldest. It was in 1932 locals in Algiers established the krewe during the height of the Great Depression. In 2014 they moved to the Uptown parade route. The krewe has hosted over 75 parades, and 11 river parades and known for its bright floats, generous throws.
FRI Feb 14 2020 7:00 PM
Metairie
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters Parade
The Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters will roll showcasing the Family Gras celebration in Jefferson Parish with an Alice and Wonderland theme. Our new Carnival Krewe will be emphasizing “Music” from well-known bands actually riding on floats and magical entertainment that will capture your imagination with special lighting and dazzling costumes. Adults and children alike will love the spectacular floats and unique marching groups.
SAT Feb 15 2020 5:00 PM
Krewe of Centurions Parade
The Krewe of Centurions was established in 1979 by a partnership of businessmen from the Harahan - River Ridge area. After a few years of parading, Centurions moved to its current Metairie route. Centurions long history and tradition of parading is just one of the many reasons that people keep on coming back.
SAT Feb 15 2020 6:00 PM
Uptown
Krewe of Pontchartrain Parade
Krewe of Pontchartrain rolls the first Saturday of Mardi Gras season and showcases some of the most colorful floats, like “Mr. Mudbug”, the world’s largest crawfish and a giant fish dubbed “The Super Grouper.” The Krewe was organized in 1975 and named after Lake Pontchartrain. Along with the parade includes the Coronation Ball, a celebration luncheon at Galatoire’s, a Second Line Parade on Bourbon Street, a Balcony Party at Johnny White's Bar, and a Captains Coffee.
SAT Feb 15 2020 1:00 PM
Krewe of Choctaw Parade
Formerly a West Bank parade, this social club was founded in 1935, but the Krewe of Choctaw didn’t have their first parade until 1939 when they bought ten old mail wagons to become the chassis for the first Choctaw carnival parade floats. Today the Krewe of Choctaw follows the traditional Uptown route in New Orleans.
SAT Feb 15 2020 1:00 PM
Krewe of Freret Parade
The Krewe of Freret roots go back to the 1950s; things change and in the 1990 the krewe was no more. But, then a resurgence began by those who wanted to revitalizing the Freret corridor. Today, the co-ed Krewe of Freret is known for its penchant for locally produced throws, including hand-decorated masks. Every year, Krewe of Freret royalty is crowned at a public coronation ceremony held at Royal Street and Elysian Fields Avenue.
SAT Feb 15 2020 1:00 PM
Knights of Sparta Parade
The Knights of Sparta, an all-male krewe first rolled in 1981. The Knights are well known for their masque tableaus. You're sure to enjoy their innovative street parade. The knights are are formed by more than 350 male riders. Past throws have included medallion beads, doubloons, Spartan helmets, and a top secret mystery throw!
SAT Feb 15 2020 5:30 PM
Krewe of Pygmalion Parade
The Krewe of Pygmalion is a New Orleans Carnival Club founded in 1999 and each year thousands of people line the streets to catch their colorful floats, captivating marching bands and fantastic throws. The krewe kicks off their parade day with a pre-parade party and upon conclusion an after-parade party called Pygmalionfest.
SAT Feb 15 2020 5:30 PM
Westbank
Mystic Knights of Adonis Parade
Founded in 1998, The Mystic Knights of Adonis was named after the Greek god of male beauty, admired by mortals & gods alike. Comprised of around 200 male & female riders, this West Bank parade includes 16 floats & several marching bands. Along with the parade, the krewe throws an annual Adonis Ball.
SAT Feb 15 2020 11:45 AM
Chalmette
Knights of Nemesis Parade
KnightsofNemesis take their name from the Goddess of Retribution in the Greek mythology. It was in 2004 when a members from the Krewe of Gladiators and several long-time carnival parade riders got together and formed their krewe, its social club and its inaugural rolled in 2006 through Chalmette in St Bernard Parish.
SAT Feb 15 2020 1:00 PM
French Quarter
Krewe of Barkus Parade
Man’s best friend is the center of this roll through the streets of the French Quarter. The Krewe of Barkus is the only Mardi Gras Krewe in New Orleans where your dog can be part of the celebration. For humans, there is also a Barkus Royal Ball
SUN Feb 16 2020 2:00 PM
Metairie
Krewe of Atlas Parade
Join the Krewe of Atlas as they roll in Metairie. The parade will roll through the Family Gras Festival giving spectators the experience of the pageantry of parades, along with the music, food and activities of Family Gras.
SUN Feb 16 2020 4:00 PM
Krewe of Kings Parade
The Krewe of Kings parade begins at Bonnabel rolling the Veterans Boulevard route westward to Clearview Center where the parade will roll through the Family Gras Festival giving spectators the experience of the pageantry of Kings along with the music, food, and activities of Family Gras.
SUN Feb 16 2020 4:00 PM
Uptown
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Parade
Cherchez La Femme, a 40-member all-female dance krewe comprised of members belonging exclusively to Krewe of Femme Fatale, performs choreographed dance routines in the parade to old school and new school R&B, and hip hop favorites.
SUN Feb 16 2020 11:00 AM
Krewe of Carrollton Parade
Formed by a group businessmen in 1924, the Krewe of Carrollton called itself "The Seventh District Carnival Club," The Krewe of Carrolton is the Fourth oldest parading organization, behind Krewe of Rex, Krewe of Proteus, and Krewe of Zulu. They also have as by invitation only Mardi Gras a Bal Masque, which caters to nearly 1,000 friends and families.
SUN Feb 16 2020 11:00 AM
Krewe of King Arthur Parade
The largest Mardi Gras parading krewe on the first weekend of Mardi Gras with 50+ floats, and tied for the 6th largest krewe in New Orleans! The krewe makes their own floats and costumes by hand, tosses signature hand-decorated grails, and is open to people from all walks of life.
SUN Feb 16 2020 11:00 AM
Uptown
The Mystic Krewe of Druids Parade
Krewe of Druids honor the priest class of Celtic societies. With the King leading their roll, the Krewe of Druids are an interesting group of 200 members who belong to other Carnival organizations, but their identities are never revealed. As a parade-only krewe, the Krewe of Druids do not have a bal masque or traditional royalty.
WED Feb 19 2020 6:15 PM
Mystic Krewe of Nyx Parade
Nyx (pronounced nicks) was the Greek goddess of the night. She was so powerful that not even Zeus dared to upset her. Nyx’s colors are hot pink and black. Their signature throw is the hand-decorated Nyx purse. The Mystic Krewe of Nyx typically parades on the St. Charles Parade route the Wednesday night before Mardi Gras.
WED Feb 19 2020 6:45 PM
Uptown
Knights of Babylon Parade
Knights of Babylon originally founded in 1939 as The Jester's Club consist of 200+ members and their king who takes his title from the legendary Babylonian ruler. They still have flambeaux lighting the parade & their king’s float is drawn by a mule. Tradition holds that the current king's identity is never revealed to the public.
THU Feb 20 2020 5:30 PM
Knights of Chaos Parade
In Greek mythology, Chaos was the void out of which the universe and all its gods were created, and in 2000, the Knights of Chaos filled that void when the Knight of Momus stopped parading in 1992 after 100 years.
THU Feb 20 2020 6:15 PM
Krewe of Muses Parade
Muses are the nine daughters of Zeus. No festivity in Olympus was considered complete without their joy and on earth, no fine art, scientific, or intellectual endeavor was undertaken without humbly seeking their inspiration. The Krewe of Muses has become one of our' favorites rolls, thanks to its humorous and biting parade themes.
THU Feb 20 2020 6:30 PM
French Quarter
Krewe of Bosom Buddies Parade
The Krewe of Bosom Buddies is a walking parade. The krewe was founded in 2013 by Paige Vance with the purpose of developing a laid-back, inexpensive, fun, colorful and fearless walking krewe full of fabulous women and the men who support them.
FRI Feb 21 2020 11:30 AM
Uptown
Krewe of Hermes Parade
Way back in 1937, the country had been suffering through the Great Depression. Meanwhile, down here in the Big Easy, a few businessman got together to create a uniquely New Orleans’ solution to the city's woes; yep they throw a party!
FRI Feb 21 2020 5:30 PM
Krewe of Zulu Coronation Ball
The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, Inc. is proud to present its annual coronation ball. This event is widely recognized as the best social event held during Mardi Gras season. While this event is a private function, we make a limited number of tables available to the public.
We are please to finally announce that following the crowing of King Zulu 2020 and Queen Zulu 2020, guests at the 2020 Zulu Coronation Ball will be entertained by the sounds of The SOS Band, Musiq Soul Child, Doug E. Fresh and Friends, with special appearances by Choppa Style, DJ Jubliee, and DJ Polo504. Our 2019 'and friends' show featured the sounds of Rakim, Evelyn 'Champagne' King, and Jadded Edge.
FRI Feb 21 2020 6:00 PM
Krewe d'Etat Parade
Le Krewe d'Etat motto is “Live to Ride, Ride to Live. Its floats have a style of design that impart Le Krewe d'Etat's satirical theme, which has been voted "Best of Carnival" by critics. The Skeleton Krewe will be marching in two parades as usual this Carnival season and will lead the Le Krewe d' Etat parade.
FRI Feb 21 2020 6:30 PM
Krewe of Morpheus Parade
The Krewe of Morpheus is one of the premier Co-Ed Mardi Gras Krewes in NOLA. Parading on the Friday night before Mardi Gras day, Morpheus follows the historic route down St. Charles Avenue. The Krewe of Morpheus is an integral part of the night known as Fantastic Friday, which features three large parades kicking off the biggest weekend in Carnival.
FRI Feb 21 2020 7:00 PM
Uptown
Krewe of Iris Parade
The Krewe of Iris always wear white gloves and masks, maintaining the "mystery" of carnival season, The krewe takes its name from Iris, the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods in classical Greek mythology.
A second parade rolls in Kenner today at 6:00
SAT Feb 22 2020 11:00 AM
Krewe of Tucks Parade
The name "Krewe of Tucks" comes from a 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 Pub" is no longer exist, but the krewe rolls on.
SAT Feb 22 2020 12:00 PM
Westbank
Krewe of NOMTOC Parade
The Jugs Social Club is one of NOLA's most popular and social organizations, and has presented the most extravagant and spectacular balls of the Carnival season. In the waning days of 1969 the krewe received its permit to have a parade and named it Krewe of NOMTOC - New Orleans Most Talked Of Club.
SAT Feb 22 2020 10:45 AM
Mid-City
Krewe of Endymion Parade
Endymion is one of three Super Krewes, and with more than 3,000 riders it is by far the largest parade, with the largest crowds in Mardi Gras! Krewe of Endymion features 37 floats! The motto of the Krewe is “Throw ’til it Hurts” and estimated that they have tossed over 15 million throws along the parade route!
SAT Feb 22 2020 4:15 PM
Metairie
Krewe of Athena Parade
The all-female Krewe of Athena is known for tossing hand-decorated fedoras and this hot, all-female krewe rolls on the traditional Metairie parade route with 22 floats this year with the theme "In Living Color".
SUN Feb 23 2020 5:30 PM
Krewe of Pandora Parade
In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first mortal women created by the Gods. From Aphrodite, she received unparalleled beauty, grace and desire. Hermes gave her a cunning, deceitful mind and a crafty tongue. Athena taught her to be deft with her hands.
SUN Feb 23 2020 6:30 PM
Uptown
Krewe of Okeanos Parade
The Krewe of Okeanos is named for the Greek god of oceans and fertile valleys, Okeanos presented its first ball and parade in 1950 and rolls the extended Uptown Route. In place of the traditional bal masque, the club presents an elegant Coronation Ball at which its King is presented and his Queen is selected by random draw during the Ball.
SUN Feb 23 2020 11:00 AM
Krewe of Mid-City Parade
The Krewe of Mid City is the 5th oldest continuously parading organization in New Orleans. Many will tell you it's the best day parade Mardi Gras has to offer with some of the best bands from all over the country.
SUN Feb 23 2020 11;45 AM
Krewe of Thoth Parade
The Krewe of Thoth rolled in its first Carnival back in 1947 with 50 members and five floats. The group of men who founded the Krewe created an Uptown neighborhood route designed to pass in front of 14 institutions that care for persons with disabilities or illnesses, and were not able to attend other parades in the City.
SUN Feb 23 2020 12:00 PM
Krewe of Bacchus Parade
Back in the late 60s, 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 to top things off then decided to have a national celebrity king lead the parade, breaking ranks with 113 years of Carnival tradition. Founded by Owen “Pip” Brennan Jr, Bacchus was positioned to be the most spectacular and innovative krewes for decades to come.
SUN Feb 23 2020 5:15 PM
Faubourg Marigny | Bay Saint John - Lundi Gras
The Red Beans & Dead Beans Parades
The Red Beans Parade is a close-knit, neighborhood-oriented parade. When the membership ranks swelled, the founder split the krewe into two parades. Within the Red Beans krewe a group had already adopted portraying skulls and skeletons with their bean art, so in 2018 they broke off & were anointed the Dead Beans Parade. On Lundi Gras, the Monday before Mardi Gras, the painstaking work of the two krewes will be on display for all to see. The Red Beans Parade will wind along its traditional route through the Faugourg Marigny, while the Dead Beans Parade will meander along Bayou St. John and through Mid-City, and the two krewes will eventually meet up in Faubourg Treme.
MON Feb 24 2020 2:00 PM
Uptown - Lundi Gras
Krewe of Proteus Parade
The son of Poseidon in the Olympian theology, Proteus was made the herdsman of Poseidon's seals, the great bull seal at the center of the harem. He can foretell your future, but only to the person who captures him and he will change his shape to avoid having to, since he is a shape shifter.
MON Feb 24 2020 5:15 PM
Krewe of Orpheus Parade
The Krewe of Orpheus derives its name from the mortal Orpheus, son of the god Apollo and the muse Calliope. Orpheus‘ and his greatest feat involved his beautiful wife, Eurydice.
MON Feb 24 2020 6:00 PM
Metairie - Mardi Gras
Krewe of Argus Parade
The Krewe of Argus was named after the God of Greek Mythology - Argus, the all-seeing with one hundred eyes. Argus observed Zeus cheating on his wife, Hera and Zeus ordered Hermes to cut Argus' head. Hera, seeing this took the hundred eyes off of Argus and put them on the tail of her peacock, where they remain today.
TUE Feb 25 2020 10:00 AM
Skeleton Krewe Parade
The krewe's solo march is Mardi Gras morning, and ending at Jackson Square around 8:30 am. From there they'll mosey on over toward Frenchman Street and hang around the street party in front of R Bar after around 10:30 am. Come say hi!
TUE Feb 25 202 6:00 AM
Krewe of Elks Parade
The Krewe of Elks-Jeffersonians is sponsored by the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, a worldwide fraternal society dedicated to charitable deeds. T
TUE Feb 25 2020 10:00 AM
Krewe of Jefferson Parade
In 1972, the Krewe of Jefferson rolled in their first parade consisted of twelve truck floats down Veterans Highway in Metairie. Today the krewe comprised of 3,500 riders, features 75 trucks and its own unique throws.
TUE Feb 25 2020 10:00 AM
Uptown - Mardi Gras
Krewe of Zulu Parade
Zulu’s honor guard is called the Soulful Warriors; and they have characters including Big Shot, Witch Doctor, Ambassador, Mayor, Province Prince, Governor Mr. Big Stuff. The most famous Zulu King was Louis Armstrong who reigned in 1949 with his honor guard of Soulful Warriors.
TUE Feb 25 2020 8:00 AM
Krewe of Rex Parade
With grand traditions, rich and colorful themes, elaborate costumes and hand-painted floats, Rex is the King of Carnival. Carnival has ancient roots and celebrated for centuries. How New Orleans became synonymous with Carnival and how Rex became King is weaved together in fascinating ways.
TUE Feb 25 2020 10:00 AM
Krewe of Elks Orleans Parade
The Krewe of Elks Orleans follows Rex down St. Charles Ave with 50 individually designed truck floats carrying 4,600 riders. Founded in 1935, the Krewe of Elks Orleans is the oldest and largest of all the truck float krewes.
TUE Feb 25 2020 10:00 AM
Krewe of Crescent City Parade
Founded in 1947, the city’s 2nd oldest truck parade has over 2,500 riders. Each truck represents a different Carnival organization with its own title and theme. The krewe signals the official "beginning of the end" of Carnival.
TUE Feb 25 2020 10:00 AM
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