Membership in the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a modest $42 per year, and it's a fabulous krewe. read more
They typically don't make money -- being in a krewe can be a way to help make social and business connections, or just have fun. It is not a way to make money -- there's no admission charge to stand by the side of the road and yell"throw me something, mister". read more
Mardi Gras owes its popularity to the city’s many social clubs and societies, called krewes. These organizations actually put on the events and parades you see all over Instagram. Some of these, like the Krewe of Rex, have been around for almost 150 years. read more
Flambeaux carriers in 1946 staged a strike against three historic krewes, Momus, Comus and Proteus, which at the time still relied heavily on flambeaux to light the route. They demanded a raise from the $2 they were paid for each parade. read more