Article archive / February 1, 2015
Originally published: . Volume 6, No. 2. Source pages: 8.
Mardi Gras is upon us. As you give some thought about what to attend, here are some relatively new comers to the list of happenings in the Big Easy.
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale February 8 at 3 pm, Magazine Street at Jefferson Ave. Inaugural parade of this new Carnival organization.
Mystic Krewe of Druids February 11 at 6:30 pm, Magazine Street at Jefferson Ave. A satirical theme to be revealed at parade.
Mystic Krewe of Nyx February 11 at 7 pm, Magazine Street at Jefferson An all-female krewe with a satirical theme to be revealed at parade.
Mystic Krewe of Barkus February 8 at 2 pm, at Louis Armstrong Park “Bark-2, D-2” and canine light sabers in the theme of “Bark Wars: Return of the K-9.” Features costumed dogs and people. The tried and true favorites: Rex February 17 at 10 am, Napoleon Ave. at South Claiborne The theme this year is “Wars that Shaped Early America.”
Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club February 17 at 8 am, Jackson Ave. at S. Claiborne Ave. The African–American krewe with signature floats “Big Shot” and the “Witch Doctor.”
Krewe of Proteus February 16 at 5:15 pm, Napoleon Ave. at Magazine Street Theme “Nature of the Beasts.”
Krewe of Orpheus February 16 at 6 pm, Napoleon Ave. at Tchoupitoulas Street Theme “Magic of an Ordinary Day.”
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