Location: Metairie, Jefferson Parish
Date: Mardi Gras Day February 24, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Year Founded: 1972
Krewe Website: www.kreweofargus.net
About the Krewe of Argus
The Krewe of Argus was named after the Greek Mythology God, Argus, the all-seeing with one hundred eyes. Argus observed Jupiter cheating on his wife. Jupiter ordered Mercury to cut the head off of Argus. The Goddess Juno, seeing this, took the hundred eyes off of Argus and put them on the tail of her peacock, where they remain today. That is why the peacock is the logo of the Krewe of Argus and is the backdrop of the Co-Captain's float in the parade.
In the beginning, the Krewe honored as its Empresses such outstanding entertainment celebrities as Barbara Eden "I dream of Jeannie", Phyllis Diller Comedienne, film, television and stage actress, author, recording artist, spokesperson, gourmet cook, entrepreneur, concert pianist, philanthropist, humanitarian and unquestionably, one of the most beloved people in show business, Phyllis Diller is a woman loved and admired by millions. Shirley Jones " The Patridge Family", Loretta Swit "MASH", Connie Stevens, Her international reputation has made its mark in show business history, having performed for 4 U.S. Presidents at the White House and the Kennedy Center, and her dedication overseas for the U.S. Military in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf as one of Veterans Across America's all time favorites. Connie continues to headline in Las Vegas and continues to perform in live concerts in Atlantic City, New York, Los Angeles, and every other major concert venue worldwide. Diana Ladd Three-time Academy Award nominee, "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", Cathy Lee Crosby is an internationally known actress, producer, writer, and star of stage, film, and television, Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop AMERICA'S EXTRAORDINARY VENTRILOQUIST, and several Miss Americas.
In 1985, Argus' male and female membership instituted a new custom of selection Kings and Queens from it's own membership Argus XXII.
