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Founded: 2010
Membership Size: 100+
Theme: Secret Until Parade Day
King 2010: Harry Shearer www.krewedelusion.org
History:
On January 30, 2010, just days before a historic mayoral election, krewedelusion, The
Big Easy's newest satirical parade, will roll through the streets of the French Quarter. The new krewe
was formed with the mission to save the Universe, beginning at its center, New Orleans. Its Captain,
Oscar Diggs, announced that Harry Shearer will be appointed to lead the festivities, the city of
New Orleans, and everything else from here on in. "Where most Krewes appoint royalty to govern the pomp and circumstance of parades and balls, and
most of our democratically elected leaders limit their administrations to similar fundraising endeavors,"
said Krewe Captain Oscar Diggs, "krewedelusion intends to truly empower its leader to govern. Govern
everything. Period. Case closed."
"I'm ready to rule" says "Le King-at-Large & Captain of New Orleans" Harry Shearer. In addition to
preparing to rule the Universe, Shearer is currently preparing to direct "The Big Un-Easy", a featurelength
documentary film about why New Orleans flooded and why it may happen again. "Benevolent
autocratic dementia is a form of government I can believe in," stated Le King.
Keeping its annual theme a secret until the day of their parade, krewedelusion is the root organization
from which a myriad of small upstart and existing parading clubs will blossom. "If you ever wanted to
start your own satirical krewe, this is the year to do it and the club to do it with," said Captain Diggs.
"We're just planting the seeds this year."
One such blossoming organization is composed of those new New Orleanians who came to help with
our recovery process, fell in love with our city and stayed. Dubbed, "The AlKreweists," these do-gooders
will make their Carnival debut this year among many other fledgling groups such as the "Krewe of
Bananas".
Known entities rolling with krewedelusion include the Noisician Coalition's Krewe of Joyful
Noise, The 6t'9 Social Aid & Pleasure Club, Amigos de los Amigos, Krewe du Jieux, and The Pony Girls.
Parade bands include the Dirty Dozen Brass Band who has not hit the streets of New Orleans as a group
since the funeral of Tuba Fats.
Route:
On January 30th, the kickoff party begins at 4:00pm in the lot behind Mardi Gras Zone on Architect
Street between Port and St. Ferdinand. The parade will roll down Royal Street, through the French
Quarter, and disbands at the Celebration of Grandeur in the 2nd Floor Penthouse of The Maison (508
Frenchmen). Headlining that night is D.J. Butterfoot and the Abney Effect with special guests including a
Royal Tableau with Fleur de Tease at Midnight. The Celebration of Grandeur is open to the public. www.krewedelusion.org
“We celebrate Wine! Food! Fun!” says King Patrick van Hoorebeek, speaking of the Krewe of Cork. Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Cork has grown into a world famous Mardi Gras and wine industry phenomenon. Krewe members gather on selected Fridays, usually the first Friday of each month, at restaurants throughout the area for T.G.I.C.D (Thank Goodness It’s Cork Day). The Krewe of Cork is more than 400 members strong. If you are not a permanent resident of New Orleans, please do not feel excluded. The Krewe has members that are locals, residents throughout the USA, and international travelers. http://www.kreweofcork.com/
February 8, 2010
2.2 Social Aid & Pleasure Marching Club "Have fun it's Mardi Gras"
7:30PM to 10:30PM
Throws: We give out Purple, Green & Gold flowers from canes.
History: We follow in the footsteps of the Garden District Carnival Club which originated in the Irish Channel. Our King, who started our club, marched in the GDCC as a child along with his father & grandfather. We will be stopping in at 5 locations along ST Charles Ave. during our march for refreshments, starting at Fat Harry's and including Commanders Palace to make 6 stops in total.
We are open to all and encourage involvement, we meet on the 22nd of each month at La Playa on Clio. We do not charge dues but ask for donations to pay for the band & NOPD. Mardi Gras costumes are required to march and ladies wear tu-tu's and any guys that want to.
February 12, 2010
Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures or DIVA "Give us a line and we will cross it!"
1:30 PM in the French Quarter
2010 Theme: Hand crafted Mardi Gras beaded bustiers
History: The Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures was established at an inaugural luncheon at Arnaud's Restaurant in 2002 with what was to become an annual Promenade on Bourbon and Royal Streets in divinely beaded costumes. The DIVAs (an all female group), their escorts (the Elvi) and their brass band (The Riverside Ramblers) provide a spirited and colorful show for all the citizens of their Protectorate. The focal point, or focal points, is the elaborately crafted beaded bustiers for which the DIVAs are known. The bustier, which must be hand- made, begged, borrowed or stolen, is a prerequisite for membership in the Divine Protectors. At the Divine Instigator's signal at 1:30 on each Friday before Mardi Gras, the Promenade begins. THe DIVAs proceed to march, dance, careen, stumble and tap dance their way through a parade route starting at Arnaud's on Bourbon, includes a stop at Pat O'Brien's patio bar, and returns to Arnaud's by way of Royal Street. They can also be seen prior to and after the Promenade on the Bourbon Street Balcony at Arnaud's restaurant.
See if you can catch one of the coveted DIVA beads from the balcony!
We are at risk of living in a world devoid of pleasure. But first, let us define and unanimously agree upon what pleasures are indeed in danger. Some of these pleasures include: a glass or three of wine or a gin martini, taking naps, long walks, extended conversations...The list could go on interminably. Anything that makes time pass, indolently, like a river, anything that heightens the experience of being wholly alive, and anything that makes living pleasurable and divine qualifies as an endangered pleasure that we must unite in order to save!
Starts: Erlanger and First Streets in Olde Towne Slidell.
It’s official. Slidell’s first and only canine carnival krewe, Krewe De Paws, is set to roll
for its first time on Sunday, February 14, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. And as the date might
suggest, this year’s theme is “Be Mine Canine Valentine.”
“The one-mile parade for canines and their owners will circle the heart of Olde Towne,
beginning and ending on First Street at Erlanger,” said Gene Duvic, owner of Abigails of
Slidell and one of the founders of the organizations. Duvic, along with co-founder
Danny Blackburn, have been working on several projects to revitalize the business
community in Olde Towne Slidell and both hope the new krewe will provide this
historic part of Slidell a much needed boost in their recovery since it was devastated
with over four foot of water during Katrina.
“The goal of the Krewe De Paws is threefold,” said Blackburn, a self-proclaimed dog
lover. “We are going to have a lot of fun, bring attention to Historic Olde Towne Slidell,
and raise money for a number of worthwhile animal assistance groups in our local area.” The krewe plans to donate some of the proceeds to local animal assistance organizations.“We have been talking about this for a while, we are happy that it is finally happening,”added Duvic. “Now we need all the support we can get from the community to pull this off.” Since the City of Slidell prohibits spectator animals during parades, each dog must be registered to participate. Duvic encouraged dog owners to become charter members now for only $100, which will include registration for one dog and dog owner and “lots of goodies.” A simple krewe membership for one dog and human costs $30. Registration will be available the day of the event but will cost $50.
In addition, sponsorship opportunities, like the $100 Litter Mate, $1000 Leader or the
$3500 Champion, are still available, as well as in-kind donations. Also, volunteers are
still needed. Information can be downloaded from the group’s website, www.krewedepaws.com. “We are beginning to attract a number of talented and
experienced volunteers and some sponsors,” added Duvic, “but we need a lot more to be able to march in 2010.” To find out more information, call 985-639-3340 or email geneduvic@yahoo.com
Jefferson City Buzzards Start Time: 6:45am
Founded: 1890
The Jefferson City Buzzards group is the oldest marching club in New Orleans Mardi Gras. It was organized in 1890. The Buzzards, as the neighborhood folk refer to them, feature an all-male membership.
Friendly with doubloons, long beads, and kisses, the revelers enjoy entertaining themselves by one of
their well-known pranks: lying on their backs in the street and quivering their arms and legs in the air like dying cockroaches in front of traffic, hollering "cockroach." The Jefferson City Buzzards begin marching Mardi Gras morning around 6:45am at Exposition Blvd. and Laurel St. Uptown. The club walks down Laurel to Webster hanging a right to Tchoupitoulas down
Tchoupitoulas to Arabella, then to Magazine, to St. Charles Avenue down to Canal St., preceding Rex. The
route proceeds to Rampart St. then takes a u-turn to end at Magazine and Poydras streets. The Buzzards
handout and toss emblem doubloons, collector's items. http://www.jeffersoncitybuzzards.com/
Corner Carnival Club Start time: 7:00am
Established: 1918
Starts: Second and Annunciation
Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club Start time: 7:45am
Founded: 1961
The Half-Fast Walking Club is led by Pete Fountain. Originally all on foot, in recent decades it has also featured one or two small floats. Fountain and other local jazz musicians play through much of the parade. The krewe's current route, basically unchanged since the mid-1970s, starts very early on Mardi Gras morning, at world famous Commander's Palace Restaurant on Washington Avenue in the Garden District. The krewe then proceeds downtown on St. Charles Avenue and after a brief interlude on Canal Street, enters the French Quarter at Bourbon Street winds around the Quarter and eventually ends up at the New Orleans Riverfront Hilton in the early afternoon.
Mondo Kayo Social & Marching Club
7:45am
Starts: Third and Magazine
Societé de Saint Anne Founded: 1969
Usually starts at Bud Rips in Bywater Piety and Burgundy at 10:00a.m.
The Society of Saint Anne is a New Orleans Mardi Gras marching krewe that parades each Mardi Gras Day. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. The marches continue to Canal Street to watch the Rex Parade, then return into the French Quarter. Usually starts at Bud Rips in Bywater Piety and Burgundy at 10:00a.m. http://www.kreweofsaintanne.org/
KOE "Where every member is a King"
10:15 A.M. in front of St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter
History: The KOE (Originaly called Krewe of Elvis) is a the only true cyber based Marching Club that takes to the streets on Fat Tuesday in New Orleans.
Each year a theme is chosen and the members costume according to that theme. The Krewe also distributes Krewe related throws such as ducals and the ever popular polystone medallion beads.
The KOE meets in front of the St. Louis Cathedral each and every Fat Tuesday at 10:15 A.M. to begin their journey thoughout the French Quarter. You will be able to find them anywhere along Royal and Bourbon and the streets inbetween. You can also catch them around 11:00 A.M. at the Tropical Isle on the Corner on Bourbon. This year (2010) the KOE will again be led by the NOPD cycle unit and very special guests THE TREME BRASS BAND, led by Benie Jones Sr. http://www.koemardigras.com
