10. The 1872 Krewe of Rex is credited with introducing the official Mardi Gras colors. 11. The Krewe of Rex is said to have chosen the colors to honor Russian Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff, who was ...

The krewes are showcased in the parades but their club activities and traditional Mardi Gras balls are by invitation, with each ball naming its own krewe royalty.

Today, the celebration includes more than 100 krewes and draws more than 100,000 visitors annually to Pensacola's Grand Mardi Gras Parade, according to Mardi Gras Inc. President Danny Zimmern, the ...

Krewe of Oceanus, a northwest Louisiana Mardi Gras krewe, has left the NWLA Mardi Gras Association. Despite a radio report stating otherwise, the krewe has not dissolved and will continue its ...

Founded in 1985 by Slidell businessmen, the Krewe of Dionysus aimed to bring a traditional, family-friendly Mardi Gras parade to the Camellia City. Named after the Greek god of fertility and wine ...

7. Purple symbolizes justice. 8. Green signifies faith. 9. Gold represents power. 10. The 1872 Krewe of Rex is credited with introducing the official Mardi Gras colors. 11.

The Krewe of Selene parades in Slidell on the Friday night before Mardi Gras. Founded in 1998 by local professional women, it has grown to include 300 members. Here is the full parade route: ...