Krewes

Thanks to all the generous members of the Parading Organizations, without you there is NO Mardi Gras!
"FLOATRIDERS RULE"

Endymion founded 1967 2,000 male members 28 super-floats	Endymion rolls on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. Endymion features a celebrity "Grand Marshall" and 8 tandem floats. Throws include: mascot beads, doubloons, cups, lighted beads, stuffed mascot dolls, footballs and frisbees. After parade they hold the Endymion Extravaganza in the Superdome.
Bacchus founded 1968 1,200 male members 27 super-floats	Bacchus rolls on the Sunday prior to Mardi Gras, known as "Bacchus Sunday". Bacchus features a celebrity King....and several signature floats such as Bacchasaurus, King Kong, Mama Kong, and Baby Kong. Bacchus throws include: doubloons, cups, emblem beads, medallion beads, footballs, and talking animal dolls.
Orpheus founded 1994 1,200 coed members 27 super floats	Orpheus rolls on the Monday prior to Mardi Gras, known as "Lundi Gras". Founded by New Orleans Native Harry Connick Jr. , Orpheus features 2 triple decker floats and several signature floats such as the "Smokey Mary" and the "Leviathan". Throws include: doubloons, emblem beads, medallion beads, stuffed animals, cups
Zulu founded 1916 1,300 members 34 floats	Zulu rolls on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras). Zulu's most recognized throw is the "Zulu Coconut", others include: coconut beads, hand clappers, doubloons, cups, and spears. King Zulu makes his arrival on Lundi gras at Woldenberg Park just off of Canal street next to the Mississippi River.
Rex founded 1872 600 male members 27 floats	Rex, which means "KING" rolls on Fat Tuesday. Throws include: Doubloons, cups, medallion beads, and moonpies. Signature floats include the King's float, the Boeuf Gras, and the Jester float...some of Carnivals most photographed floats. Rex, is also responsible for the Carnival colors of Purple (Justice), Green (Faith), and Gold (Power).
Tucks founded 1969 800 coed members 30 floats	Tucks rolls on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. Tucks is known for their unique throws which include: parachuting Tucks, squirting toilets, stuffed Tucks dolls, clappers, doubloons, cups, bikini's and much more. The Tucks parade is somewhat satirical in terms of their parade and float themes.
D'etat founded 1996 415 male members 21 floats	D'etat rolls on Friday night before Fat Tuesday. Satirical themes rule in D'etat as does the only Carnival organization that boasts a "Dictator". Throws include: glow in the dark skulls, blinky beads, talking bears, doubloons and in 2002 glass beads. The Glass beads were named "Coolest Throw" from the SKTOM website.
Muses founded 2000 630 female members 21 floats	Muses roll on the Wednesday before Fat Tuesday. Muses is one of...if not the hottest Carnival Krewes today. Their throws are becoming the exception to the rule, and very sought after. They include: Blinky beads, medallion shoe beads, teddy bears , stuffed Muses dolls, cups, and doubloons. Muses ,also keeps their theme a secret until they roll.
Mid-City founded 1933 225 coed members 20 floats	Mid-City rolls on Sunday before Fat Tuesday, during the day. Items the Krewe throws include: doubloons, cups, medallion heart beads and potato chips. Mid-City is the 5th oldest continuously parading organization in New Orleans. Mid City carries the reputation for having some of the best bands at Mardi Gras.
Morpheus founded 2000 200 coed members 15 floats	Morpheus rolls on the Tuesday before Fat Tuesday. Morpheus riders throw 64 oz. plastic fish drinking bowls, Morpheus Medallion beads, Morpheus soccer and footballs, and doubloons. 2002's parade featured 6 marching bands, 5 jazz bands and one horse unit. 2002 marked the first ride for this new Krewe.
Pontchartrain founded 1975 200 coed members 14 floats	Pontchartrain rolls 2 Saturday's before Mardi Gras. You can expect to see local celebrities at a Pontchartrain parade, along with some great bands. Krewe members toss emblem cups. The annual "Jeudi Gras" ball is a tradition with Pontchartrain.
Pegasus founded 1956 400 members 18 floats	Pegasus rolls 2 Saturday's Before Mardi Gras. Pegasus is one of a handful of parades in which neon is used on their floats. Some of the throws you can expect to see from Pegasus include: Emblem throws, cups, plush animals, frisbees, and doubloons. In 2002 Mario Andretti rode as the guest grand marshal
Shangri-la founded 1973 504 female 28 floats	Shangri-la rolls 2 Saturdays before Mardi Gras. Throws include: ladies bikinis, 3-D medallions, key chains, cups, doubloons, and "Rosie" the plush toy. Shangri-la features several signature floats.
Proteus founded 1882 250 male members 20 floats	Proteus rolls on Lundi Gras (Monday). Proteus is the second oldest parading Krewe in New Orleans. Some of their throws are: cups, doubloons, Proteus sea horse beads.
Thoth founded 1947 735 male members 36 floats	Thoth rolls on the Sunday before Mardi Gras. Thoth throws include: doubloons, mini-doubloons, die-cut alloy beads and cups. The Thoth parade also features over 20 bands for the crowds enjoyment.
Okeanos founded 1949 220 coed members 16 floats	Okeanos rolls on the Saturday before Mardi Gras in the Afternoon. Okeanos' throws include: Krewe emblem beads, cups, doubloons, medallion necklaces, and frisbees. They begin their parade on Napoleon St. and wind it up on Tchoupitoulas.
Iris founded 1922 900 female members 33 floats	Iris rolls on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. One of the largest female organization , Iris proudly throws magnets, cups, emblem beads, coasters, frisbees, metallic bracelets, plush animals lighted beads, ceramic faces, and doubloons
Hermes founded 1937 500 male members 28 floats	Hermes rolls on the Friday before Fat Tuesday, prior to Le Krewe D'etat. Hermes tosses items such as: cups, doubloons, and stuffed animals. Hermes floats also feature neon lighting, they were the first Parading Krewe which used neon.
Chaos founded 2000 all male members 15 floats	Chaos rolls on the Thursday before Fat Tuesday. Made up of former members of the defunct Krewe of Momus, they even use Momus' old floats. They will toss: doubloons, cups, and beads. Satirical themes should be expected from this Krewe.
Saturn founded 1983 265 coed members	Saturn rolls on the Wednesday before Fat Tuesday. A satirical parade, Saturn will be tossing: hand clappers, logo-cups, doubloons, Saturn "planet beads", the famous "Fat Lady" beads, "Fat Lady" key chains, and "Fat Lady" stuffed dolls.
Druids founded 1998 200 male members 15 floats	Ancient Druids rolls on Tuesday before Mardi Gras. Druids throws include such items as: cups, beads, and doubloons.
King Arthur founded 1977 250 male members	King Arthur rolls 2 Sundays before Fat Tuesday. Emblem throws include: medallion beads and doubloons.
Carrollton founded 1924 250 male members 20 floats	Carrollton rolls 2 Sundays before Fat Tuesday during the afternoon. Throws include, doubloons, 3-D alloy medallion beads, cups, beads.
Sparta founded 1981 350 male members 19 floats	Sparta rolls 2 Saturday's before Mardi Gras. Medallion beads, cups, and doubloons will be tossed from the floats.
Pygmalion founded 2000 250 coed members 14 floats	Pygmalion rolls 2 Fridays Before Mardi Gras. Items that will be thrown include: cups, doubloons, and medallion beads.
Oshun founded 1996 250 coed members 17 floats	Oshun rolls 2 Fridays before Mardi Gras. throws include: lighted medallion beads, cups, beads.