A signature throw is typicqally a hand decorated throw created by the riders of a particular krewe or group. It will often be decorated using paint, glitter, ribbons, gemstones, and small appliques. Their riders are often limited to how many signature throws they can throw in a parade, so they are highly sought after.
Examples of signature throws are:
Krewe of Muses throw decorated shoes
Krewe of Excalibur throws decorated dragon eggs (formerly wooden shields)
Krewe of King Arthur throws decorated grails
Krewe of Eve throws decorated apples
Krewe of Zulu throws decorated coconuts
Krewe of Freret throws decorated masks
Krewe of Selene throw decorated purses
Krewe of Cleopatra throws decorated cups
Krewe of Choctaw throw decorated tomahawks
Krewe of Themis throw decorated parasols
Krewe of Phoenix throw decorated platters
Krewe of Symphony throw actual Symphony chocolate bars
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters throw signature felt hats.
Krewe of Orpheus throw decorated tambourines
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale throw decorated makeup compacts
Krewe of Nandi throw decorated tea cups
Krewe of Iris throw decorated sunglasses
Krewe of Isis throw decorate bras
Krewe of Tucks throw decorated plungers and loiet brushed
Krewe of Carrollton throw decorated shrimp boots
Krewe of Centurions throw decorated swords
Krewe of Bosom Buddies hand out decorated bras
Krewe of Morpheus throws decorated sleep masks
Krewe of Pygmalion throws decorated pigs
Krewe of Nyx threw decorated purses
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Mande Milkshakers hand out hand created “Swiftie” or friendship beaded bracelets
The Rolling Elvi and Priscillas hand out hand decorated peanut butter-banana-bacon sandwiches.
The Muff-A-Lottas hand out hand decorated muffulettas.
The NOLA Angels hand out decorated frames.
The Bionic Bbes hand out decorated bells when they play the song “Ring the Bell”.
Roux La La hand out decorated wooden spoons.
The Crescent City Fae hand out decorated faerie lamps, pan flutes, Seer Spoons, and Wands.
The Krewe De Fleurs hand out decorated flowers in the style of their selected flower for the year.
