This year, the Krewe of Rex is marking its 150th Anniversary. To honor this milestone, the Historic New Orleans Collection launched a new exhibit showcasing rare holdings from its Rex Archives.

Ironically, 'tit Rex was created to be anything but similar to Uptown Carnival and super-krewes. Members hatched the idea on Bacchus Sunday in 2006 in a discussion of the ever-larger super krewes.

NEW ORLEANS — As Carnival's oldest parading organization, anything the Rex Organization does makes news. That includes a special seal designed to mark the krewe's 150th anniversary year. The ...

As Krewe of Rex celebrates 150 years, we take a look at the history, legacy and events of one of the oldest and largest Mardi Gras parade groups.

In 2011 the mighty Rex threatened to sue poor little 'tit Rex for infringing on the much older, much wealthier krewe’s trade name. To many onlookers, it all seemed absurd.

NEW ORLEANS — Check this out! Krewe of Bricks was requested by Presbytère Museum to make a Lego model of Rex's iconic King's float for the 150th anniversary of the Rex Organization.

The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Rex is set to roll on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. With high winds expected, officials moved up the parade's start ...

NEW ORLEANS — Jon DeTrinis was on his way to the grocery store on Tuesday when he stopped by the parade route to watch the Krewe of Rex roll through. “I was watching the floats when I heard ...

Krewe of Rex gave out grants to more than 70 schools and support organizations through their Pro Bono Publico Foundation.

Ironically, 'tit Rex was created to be anything but similar to Uptown Carnival and super-krewes. Members hatched the idea on Bacchus Sunday in 2006 in a discussion of the ever-larger super krewes.