ShareToday signifies the end of Carnival Season, and therefore the end to our Mardi Gras Mambo Giveaway. But, before we go we have one last special throw for you all. The winner of this giveaway will walk away with a bag of goodies. First, we start off with some yummy King Cake soap from the [...]

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ShareRex is known as the King of Carnival. Since the founding of the Rex Organization in 1872, its traditions have helped define Mardi Gras. Rex’s Proclamation invites his subjects to the grand celebration of Carnival. His royal colors of purple, green, and gold are to this day the colors of Mardi Gras, and the song [...]

ShareThe Krewe of Orpheus derives its name from the mortal Orpheus, son of the god Apollo and the muse Calliope. The story of Orpheus illustrates the power of music in both this world and the next. Legend is that Apollo presented Orpheus with a lyre, which he played with perfection. His music was celebrated and [...]

ShareThe Krewe of Bacchus parade was founded in 1968 by some New Orleans business leaders whose wished to revitalize Carnival season. The original Krewe of Bacchus was thought of by Owen Brennan, Sr.. In the late 1940’s, he realized that a a lot of his tourist crowd was unhappy with Mardi Gras. At that time, [...]