When he was a 5-year-old in 1946, Henri Schindler saw his first Mardi Gras parade, which was awash in glitter and glamour. He was hooked.

The shining moment occurred on the stage in front of the double throne bench when Rex E. Howell Crosby and his queen, Miss Tatum Lady Reiss, and the unnamed Mistick Krewe’s monarch, addressed as ...

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.

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. Search Query Show Search. News.

37 years after Rex debuted, the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club was formed and the first king was crowned in 1910. Zulu’s roots trace back to the days of segregation when African Americans ...

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.At 4,190 pieces, this is the ...

It's like looking through the wrong end of a telescope, but spectators may notice that the microkrewe 'tit Rex has whimsically appropriated many of the Carnival conventions of Uptown. (The ...

NEW ORLEANS — Almost four months to the day before their parades roll on Fat Tuesday 2020, members of two of the city’s premiere Carnival parades, Rex and Zulu, gathered Thursday to present ...

Krewe of Rex rolls in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day, Mar. 4, at 9:30 AM. The parade will roll early to avoid severe weather. Get the full parade route from WWLTV. Skip Navigation.