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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.

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Next Parade: February 12, 2026

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The Latest Krewe News

2018 cup design contest winner

2018 Annual Muses Mardi Gras Cup Student Art Winner – Ana Richter

February 1, 2018

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…

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2017 Brunch Raffle Proceeds: Big Class, Inc. (Now 826 New Orleans)

August 20, 2017

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…

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Sirens Floats Make an Appearance in Arcade Fire’s New Music Video

August 20, 2017

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…

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Eternal Seeds Muses Den Mural

March 28, 2025

Muses see potential in the world. When we began planning our new float den, we saw the exterior walls as a blank canvas. We wanted…

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Muses Honors Cultural Bearers

February 23, 2025

This year we are honored to have an inspiring group of women riding with us. These women are the heroines of our community. They are…

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Our 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.

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Muses Community Involvement

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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.