Krewe Royalty collectively refers to the ceremonial monarchs and members of a Carnival organization’s royal court, including the king, queen, princes, princesses, dukes, maids, pages, and other titled participants.
Royal courts have been a defining feature of organized Carnival since the nineteenth century, adding pageantry and symbolism to celebrations.
Inspired by European royal courts and masquerade traditions.
Each organization develops its own customs, titles, and presentation ceremonies while preserving longstanding traditions.
Royalty participate in coronations, balls, parades, official appearances, and charitable functions.
Rex, Zulu, Proteus, Bacchus, Endymion, Excalibur and countless local organizations.
