Muses Shoes
Throw me something sister! View our galleries of decorated shoes over the years. Don’t forget to share photos of the shoes you designed or caught on social media! Tag @kreweofmuses, #musestHERsday, #kreweofmuses or #musesshoes.
Float Archives
Relive Muses parades past! View float sketches from every parade from 2001 to present, including bands and marching groups. Explore each year's satirical theme.
Muses History
The Krewe of Muses is distinguished as the first all-female Mardi Gras krewe to parade at night in uptown New Orleans. In Greek mythology, the Muses are inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts.
Next Parade: February 12, 2026
The Latest Krewe News
Shoes for Charity – Community Outreach Opportunity
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…
Read More
2019 Theme Reveal Party Benefit’s Angel’s Place & Period Poverty
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…
Read More
Student Cup Art Contest 2019 Winner Announced
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…
Read More
Congratulations to 2015 Honorary Muse Sue Zemanick on Zasu’s Michelin Star
Originally published on NOLA.com on November 3, 2025 This Mid-City restaurant that’s hidden in plain sight just earned a Michelin star On one of the…
Read More
New Orleans City Council considering changes for Thursday parades before Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans City Council is considering changes to the lineup for parades that roll on the Thursday before Carnival. The proposed…
Read MoreOur ReMUSEable Throws
Muses is focused on creating sustainable throws that can be reused long after the Mardi Gras season. Known for wonderful and unusual throws, Muses has been throwing innovative, locally-made, and sustainably-sourced items since its inception.
Muses Community Involvement
Since its inception in 2000, the Krewe of Muses has been committed to improving our community through effective action. Together, we have helped reconstruct homes after tragedy, worked with community partners to create spectacular decorations for our parade, and raised hundreds of thousands for causes we care about deeply.
Through the Muses Foundation, we have partnered with numerous local and national charities.