Krewes

Basic Krewe Information

What is a Krewe? The word "Krewe" is a generic term used to describe any carnival organization or club. The word was coined by the oldest such organization in New Orleans, the Mystik Krewe of Comus who believed in 1857 that the word gave the club's name and "olde-English" flavor. But we know what they say about the food in England. In New Orleans each Krewe has its own parade and/or ball. Here in St. Louis the Soulard Mardi Gras Grand Parade is made up of many krewes. Each float or marching group represents the product an individual Krewe.

Who should have a Krewe? You and your friends. Do you hang with the same folks all the time? Well this is the most fun you can have in public in the winter in St. Louis. No kidding. With a little effort and creativity you and your friends can be the object of desire of hundreds of thousands of screaming revelers. What a rush!

If you want to form a Krewe in order to parade watch this space to determine the winning theme and then attend the first parade meeting. Parade applications can be found on this website as well. Join us. Once you try it, you will be hooked on carnival.

If you would like your crew listed, send an email with your Krewe's Name and URL to jeff@electroponics.com