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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