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
Krewe of Muses and NOLA Brewing Co. Release Muses Brew
For the second year in a row, the Krewe of Muses has partnered with NOLA Brewing Co. to release the best selling Muses Ale, with…
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2016 Cup Art Contest Winner New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Student Darrell Donaldson
The winner of the 2016 annual Mardi Gras Cup Art Contest is Darrell Donaldson of New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy. The annual competition is…
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2015 Honorary Muse Sue Zemanick
Today, the Krewe of Muses announced that Sue Zemanick, Executive Chef at Gautreau’s and Ivy, will serve as the Krewe’s Honorary Muse. Chef Sue Zemanick…
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Eternal Seeds Muses Den Mural
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
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…
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.