In honor of our 20th anniversary, Muses members are attending events all season long and passing out throws from the past 20 years. Sign up to join us for upcoming events below. Community events are open to members, sub krewe members, subs and fans! Sign up for community events here. Past events include Twelfth Night festivities….
Custom-decorated Muses shoes are regularly donated to charity organizations for raffle or auction prizes. The Shoes for Charity program has been one of our most popular outreach initiatives. Recent beneficiaries include Angel’s Place, Jefferson Performing Arts Center, NOLA Dogs Race, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and the annual Krewe’s for Karnival First Responder event. If you do…
At this year’s annual Theme Reveal party, members generously donated toys, supplies and goods to Angel’s Place for their annual Christmas party. Angel’s Place provides ongoing services to children with life threatening illnesses and their families. Their Christmas party is a magical event and where families can enjoy caroling, crafts, food and a visit with…
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…
