In this episode, we boogie down with the Disco Amigos! We discuss their origins, their involvement in the community, and tons more! Tune in! Follow the krewe online! https://www.discoamigosnola.com/http://www.facebook.com/DiscoAmigosNOLA http://www.instagram.com/DiscoAmigosNOLA Facebook group: “Disco Amigos NOLA Fans“
In this episode we chat with Katrina Brees, founder of the Krewe of Kolossos. We discuss the Krewe’s origins, the bike zoo, and the recent tragedy that they experienced. Tune in! Follow the krewe online! http://www.kolossos.org http://www.facebook.com/KreweofKolossos http://www.instagram.com/KreweofKolossos GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/rebuild-the-kolossos-art-bike-zoo
In this episode, we have a magial time with Crescent City Fae. We discuss their origins, the different characters represented in their krewe, their role in Krampus, and tons more! Tune in! Follow the Krewe online:http://www.crescentcityfae.comhttp://www.facebook.com/ccfaenolahttp://www.instagram.com/ccfaenolahttp://www.twitter.com/ccfaenola
In this episode, we interview some of the ladies of the Dance Connection, Mardi Gras’ oldest dance team. We discuss their 45 years, the dedication, and strong friendships formed through this great Dance Team! Be sure to look for them on the parade route and follow them online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064650495410 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanceconnection_nola/
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In this episode, we chat with former Krewe Captain and current sub-krewe Captain Lee Millikan from Krewe Du Vieux. We discuss the krewe’s use of Satire, the krewe’s history, past royalty, throws and more! Tune in! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.kreweduvieux.org
Helloooooo Dolly! We chat with several of the members of the Krewe of Dolly about their tremedous entry to Carnival, their origins, their work towards literacy and reading in our city, and their undying love for the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. Follow the krewe online! http://www.thekreweofdolly.org http://www.facebook.com/thekreweofdolly http://www.instagram.com/thekreweofdolly
We chat with Adam Strickland, Captain of the Krewe of Alla. We discuss the krewe’s long, esteemed history, their ties with Blaine Kern, genie lamps, the connection with Algiers, their upcoming/current 92nd year, and more! Tune in! Follow the krewe online: http://www.kreweofalla.net http://www.facebook.com/kreweofalla http://www.twitter.com/kreweofalla http://www.instagram.com/kreweofalla
In this episode, we chat with the Mystic Krewe of Music, one of Carnival’s newest Krewes on the Westbank of New Orleans! We discuss their origins, their upcoming inaugural parade, and tons more! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.mkom.org https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087747842472
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In this episode, we are visited again by Angels… the NOLA Angels! We discuss Krewe of Boo and their plans for the parade, their active season of parading, fellowship, and service, and new exciting throws! Tune in! Follow the NOLA Angels online: http://www.nolaangels.com http://www.facebook.com/TheNOLAAngels http://www.instagram.cm/nolaangels
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In this episode, we talk with Michael Esordi, Captain of Krampus and Swampus. We talk about how their Krewes are accessible to the disabled, children with Sensory issues and more. We also discuss their original, their Skull Scavenger Hunt, and tons more! Follow the Krewe(s) online: http://www.kreweofkrampus.com http://www.swampusreturns.com http://www.facebook.com/kreweofkrampus http://www.instagram.com/kreweofkrampus
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In this episode, we chat with Mandi and Katie of the Sassyracs. We discuss the Sassyracs’ origins, their activity in the community, dancing an entire parade route and more! Follow the Sassyracs online: http://www.facebook.com/sassyracs http://www.instagramcon/sassyracs http://www.sassyracs.com
In this episode, we talk to Rick and Tom of the Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans, one of the cities beautiful gay carnival Krewes. We discuss the original Krewe’s story, the resurrection of the Krewe, their events, and what to look forward! Don;t miss their beautiful Bal Masque on Jan 13th, 2024! Follow
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In this episode we sit with a few members of the Mystic Vixens and discuss the groups origins and inspirations, their busy schedule, and dancing in the shower. Special Thanks to our Guest, The Msyic Vixens! Look out for them on a parade route nar you throughout the year! Follow them online: http://www.mysticvixens.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mysticvixens
In this episode, we chat with Laron and Tori of the Krewe of Symphony. We discuss the krewe’s history, the work that goes into designing their costumes, and how they’re bringing the bars (music and chocolate!) Don’t miss their Parade, February 2, 2024, 7pm in Metairie, LA! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.kreweofsymphony.org http://www.facebook.com/kreweofsymphony http://www.instagram.com/kreweofsymphony
In this episode, we chat with the founders of the Order of the Crescent Crinum, New Orleans’ newest dance team to take to the streets! Tune In! Look for the Crescent Crinum in a parade near you! Follow the Order of the Crescent Crinum online: http://www.instagram.com/orderofthecrescentcrinum
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In this episode, we interview with Officers from the Krew eof Titans. We discuss their work and support in the community, their upcoming prade, and more! Tune in! Don’t miss their Parade, January 26, 2024, 6:30pm in Slidell, LA! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.facebook.com/KreweofTitans
We survived another year of Mardi Gras! Here’s our recap of the year’s events.
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We chat with Mr Clark Brennan, captain of Bacchus and catch up on what to expect at Bacchus this year! Always a pleasure to chat with Clark. Hail Bacchus!!
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Last week, we sat down and chatted with our friend s from Krewe of Selene again and met the new Queen, Ms Nicole Fogg Salvaggio! We discussed the theme for this year, their throws, community work, and more! Thank you Ladies! Hail Selene! Be sure to check outt heir parade Friday, Feb 17, 2023 at
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We interviewed Kristin and Sarah from the Krewe of Iris. We discussed their signature throw decorated sunglasses, their beautiful floats, the krewe’s origins and illustrious history and more! Be sure to see Iris Feb 18, 2023 at 11am on the Uptown New Orleans Route! Hail Iris!!!! Follow the Krewe online! www: http://www.kreweofiris.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/kreweofiris IG:
In this episode, we chat with Charter members and officers Virginia and Kathy of the Krewe of Muses. We discuss the krewe’s origins, their connection with shoes, their commuity work, themes, and signature floats of the Krewe. Tune in! Be sure to check them out on Muses Thersday on the Parade Route! Follow the krewe
Last night, Thoth held their King’s Caravan March as well as the 2nd annual Les Fous du Carnaval parade. There were several balls going on around town, including the Krewes of Nereus and Atlas and the Pussyfooters’ Blush Ball (where we were in attendance). The Pussyfooters’ were able to contribute $50,000 to the Metropolitan Center.
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In this episode, we go onsite to the Krewe of Driftwood’s King’s and Queens party and chat with Captain Joey Lahatte, their current royalty, and past royalty. We discuss the origins of the Krewe, some of their traditions and history, and get advice for their current royalty. Tune in! Be sure to check out the
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In this episode, we chat with Captain John Beninate from the Krewe of Morpheus. We discuss the Krewe’s origins, traditions, their growth, signature throws, doubloons, and more! Tune in! Be sure to see the Krewe of Morpheus as they roll on February 17th, 2023 Follow the krewe online! http://www.kreweofmorpheus.com http://www.facebook.com/kreweofmorpheus http://www.twitter.com/kreweofmorpheus
Anchors Aweigh! In this episode we chat with Janna, the current captain and Donald and Harriet (co-founders) of the Krewe of Bilge, one of the few water based Mardi Gras parades of the New Orleans area. We discuss the krewe’s origins, the challenges of getting throws to the shore, their ball and more! Tune in!
Carnival was in full bloom as we interviewed Leslie and Madeleine with the Krewe des Fleurs! We discussed their origins, the work to design and decorate their costumes, their efforts to be environmentally friendly in their throws and costumes, where to see them, and an interesting flower cart that they travel with! Thank you ladies!
In this episode, we chat with LaMinda and Tawanda of the New Orleans Pussyfooters. We discuss the krewe’s origins, the Blush Ball, their iconic “Pink Army” costumes, their work in the community that makes them Culture Bearers for the City of New Orleans, and tons more! Be sure to follow the Pussyfooters online! http://www.pussyfooters.org Facebook:
We had the wonderful opportunity to interview Zenia Smith, Founder and Captain/Aten of Krewe of Nefertiti. We discussed the origins of the Krewe, their traditions, royalty, their community service, and how important New Orleans East is to the Krewe! Hail Nefertiti! Be sure to see them as they parade, Jan 29th 2023 at 1pm. Also
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Often in various Mardi Gras Facebook communities, you’ll see people asking questions about how to be prepared for a good time during the parades. Here’s some tips we can provide for out of towners.
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In this episode, we interview the Mother Shucker of the Bearded Oysters, Katrina Brees. We discuss the krewe’s origins, their special signature throw, their outfits and merkins, parade schedule, and a bill in Congress! Be sure to follow them online: http://www.beardedoysters.org http://facebook.com/thebeardedoysters http://www.instagram.com/beardedoysters
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