Weekend Parades!

2012 Krewe of Cork Parade 

The Krewe of Cork is in the French Quarter and was founded in 2000. The krewe has become world-famous in the Mardi Gras krewes and has become a wine industry phenomenon. The members gather on selected Fridays at restaurants throughout the area for T.G.I.C.D (Thank Goodness It's Cork Day). Throughout the year members also go to wine dinners and other special occasions together such as road trips and wine tastings. Their motto is: "We celebrade Wine! Food! Fun!"

Krewe of Oshun member throws giant beads from
of their float. 

Krewe of Oshun was founded in 1996 and is named after the goddess Yoruba who was the goddess of love and intimacy. The organization gives its members and their families a year-round experience of family entertainment. Also they're big on community service and giving back to those in need. At the end there is a grand ball and the street parade in Mardi Gras. The krewe is most known for throwing their giant beads from atop of their floats. Seeing as they're all about giving back to the community and the children it isn't surprising that their motto is: "The Children are our Future."

Krewe of Cleopatra 

The Krewe of Cleopatra was founded in 1972 and is known for its all female krewe. The krewe was named after the legendary Queen of Egypt and they were the first all-female organization on the Westbank that consisted of 500 female riders. This year their parade has moved from the Westbank to the Uptown route and their Captain and the rest of the krewe are very excited for the move. The motto for the Krewe of Cleopatra is: "Her Beauty is timeless, her age is now...forever!"