I need to explain that this list is only about the Parades which roll in Metairie. The reason being is that, this is the area in which my family and I used to live and we enjoyed the family atmosphere of these parades. Also they are the ones that I love best. That is not to say that the rest of the parades around the New Orleans area are not good. In fact there are MANY great parades through out the whole area. I hope that you will learn to Love Mardi Gras just as we have wherever you go to see the parades. Happy Mardi Gras!!!
Sunday,February 8th ------Little Rascals-----Noon.
This is a great parade to bring your children to. The members of this Krewe are boys and girls ranging in age from 5 to 16. All of the riders in the parade are kids.
Friday, February 13th-----Excalibur-----7:00 p.m.
This year is the 8th year for this krewe to parade.
Friday, February 13th----Atlas----7:30PM
ATLAS rolls right after Excalibur.
Saturday, February 14th-----Caesar-----6:00 p.m.
This is a MUST SEE PARADE. The all male Krewe of Caesar go all out in preparing their floats. There are a lot of neon lights used. Women do best at catching the most throws.
Sunday, February 15th------2 PARADES-----You can make this an all day affair.
Rhea 1 p.m.
This female and male Krewe is the first parade of a DOUBLEHEADER Parade Day on tap for today. Young men usually have the best luck with throws from the younger ladies. While the kids do pretty good catching throws from the older ladies on the floats.
Centurions-----5:30 p.m.
Centurions caps off todays' DOUBLEHEADER Parade Day with 22 floats themed as CENTURIONS SAY THERE'S NO BIZ LIKE SHOW BIZ. 2008 Royalty are KING WILLIAM ROBERT COX JR. and QUEEN AMY MICHELLE COX. Over all the throws are plentiful for everyone.
Wednesday, February 18th-----Thor-----7:00 p.m.
This male and female Krewe is a favorite of many people in Metairie. The throws are good for all who like to catch them.
Friday, February 20th--Aquila-----7:00 p.m.
This 225 member male and female Krewe prides itself on having the largest number of marching bands in their parade. If you enjoy music, this parade is for you. Traditionally their Theme is kept secret but is always a delight to see!
Saturday, February 21st-----Isis-----6:30 p.m.
This all female Krewe Parade does draw alot of Parade Goers inspite of the Krewe of Endymion Parade rolling Downtown.
Krewe of Jason-----7:30 p.m.
Rolls right after Isis!
This male and female organization is the only group that is not called a "Krewe". They are well know for their elaborate customes for their officers and the large amount of out state bands. A large crowd comes out for this Parade.
Monday, February 23rd-----Zeus-----6:30 p.m.
This was the first Krewe to Parade at night outside of New Orleans in 1958. This is the last Parade before MARDI GRAS.
FAT TUESDAY-MARDI GRAS-FEBRUARY 24th----- WOWWWWW!!!!!!!!
Argus-----10.00 a.m.
Argus has the honor of starting the biggest "free" party in the world. Since 1974 they have held this honor.
Krewe of Jefferson----IMMEDIATELY AFTER ARGUS
This is the beginning of the longest convoy of 18 wheeler trucks you will ever see. They have no bands,no cars, nothing else. Just wall to wall trucks.
Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians------IMMEDIATELY AFTER KREWE OF JEFFERSON
The Final Truck Parade of the day! With al lof the floats and trucks, you will see almost 200 pass by you today!
If you have or know of a site dedicated to one of the above parades or you will be riding in one of these parades, please E-mail me at mardigraslover@yahoo.com
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