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Neighborhood Krewe
A neighborhood krewe is a Carnival organization that primarily serves a specific community, subdivision, town, or parish while celebrating local traditions.
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Non-Parading Krewe
A non-parading krewe is a Carnival organization that celebrates the season without sponsoring a public parade. These organizations often focus on balls, tableaux, charitable work, or member activities.
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Parading Krewe
A parading krewe is a Carnival organization that participates in one or more public parades during the Carnival season, typically with floats, marching units, royalty, and themed presentations.
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Super Krewe
A very large Carnival organization known for spectacular parades, elaborate floats, and memberships numbering in the thousands.
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Walking Krewe
A Carnival krewe whose members participate on foot rather than riding floats.
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