The winner of the 2019 Student Cup Art Contest is Mai Burrell from Edna Karr High School. This year’s cup contest theme is The Music of the Muses. Each year, the krewe conducts a contest among Orleans Parish middle and high school students for an opportunity to create the artwork printed on the thousands of cups that are…
Patricia Clarkson is the quintessential New Orleans girl and most deserving of leading the Muses for a historic second time. We are proud of her accomplishments then and now. The continuum of her professional work is the embodiment of the attributes and spirit of the nine muses. Patricia is an inspiration to women and girls….
Krewe’s Newest Signature Float Fuses 19th Century Artisanal Techniques with 21st Century Technology The Krewe of Muses will roll Thursday, February 8, 2018 with its newest signature float “The Goddessey.” The Goddessey, in float position #1, sets the stage for the magnificent parade to follow. The Goddessey combines the word “goddess” with the title of Homer’s…
“The Muses organization is among the best of New Orleans,” Cantrell said. “Muses delight in inclusion, creativity, and pure fun. These strong and thoughtful women also have an 18-year tradition of philanthropy and community service to those in need, especially children and families. I am honored to be considered a Muse sister for this one…
The winner of the 2018 annual Muses Mardi Gras Cup Art Contest is Ana Richter from Lusher Charter School. Each year, the krewe conducts a contest among Orleans Parish public middle and high school students for an opportunity to create the artwork on the thousands of cups that are thrown by Muses at their parade….
The Krewe of Muses is proud to announce the beneficiary of our “dues blues” raffle proceeds from our annual brunch: Big Class, Inc. (soon to be renamed 826 New Orleans). Big Class is the rare non-profit that provides marginalized children with an invaluable skill and coping mechanism that lasts a lifetime: the ability to write….
The Sirens floats, traditionally the final floats to roll in our parade, make an appearance in Arcade Fire’s music video for “Electric Blue” off their latest album Everything Now. As New Orleans transplants, the band reportedly worked on their new album throughout Mardi Gras, taking breaks to join the festivities. The music video features the band’s lead singer, Régine…
Make Way for Muses!!! The Krewe of Muses will roll Thursday, February 23, 2017, with Mama Duck and Duckies, the krewe’s first multi-segment float. The rubber duck has long been a signature throw of the Krewe of Muses. Mama Duck will hold 14 riders. The three duckies will hold 10 riders each. Mama Duck and…
Today, the Krewe of Muses announced that award-winning journalist Tamron Hall will serve as the Krewe’s Honorary Muse for the 2017 parade. As Honorary Muse, Tamron will lead the carnival organization’s seventeenth parade, on February 23, 2017. Hall will ride in the Krewe of Muses’s iconic shoe float, a 17-foot tall fiber optic encrusted red…
For the third year, the Krewe of Muses has partnered with NOLA Brewing Co. to release the best selling Muses Ale, with a portion of all sales going to support the Krewe of Muses Foundation. Beer aficionados should be on the look out for Muses Beer, which is only available during Mardi Gras season. Muses…
