When the Krewe of Clones (founded in 1978) decided to become more respectable, Craig "Spoons" Johnson and Don Marshall decided to keep the parade's original raucous, art-inspired spirit alive by starting Krewe du Vieux Carré.

The Krewe du Vieux is a non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment.

2 days ago · Its theme this year, “Krewe du Vieux is Revolting,” is a double entendre, and as usual there are layers of meaning to the reliably raunchy spectacle, which rolls at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 ...

The Krewe du Vieux is the only Krewe still allowed to parade through the French Quarter (other than some small walking Krewes on Mardi Gras Day); krewes with larger floats have been prohibited in the narrow streets of the old town since the 1970s.

Jan 20, 2024 · Krewe du Vieux. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. Marigny, French Quarter & Warehouse District. Krewe du Vieux honors chef and restaurateur Issac Toups as the monarch of its 2024 festivities.

Founded in 1987 and taking its name from the Vieux Carré (old square), the official name for the French Quarter, the Krewe du Vieux is one of the earliest parades of the New Orleans Carnival calendar.

Jan 1, 2025 · This year the Krewe du Pooch will parade on Saturday, March 15 at noon on the Mandeville Lakefront with the theme “Woofs of Art.” There will be a parade, contest contest, on-site dog adoptions, local vendors, food, and fun activities for everyone – …