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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

The Glambeaux and the Krewe of Muses Announce Debut March Of First Ever All-Female Flambeaux Troupe

February 14, 2014

“These Girls Are on Fire” The Glambeaux and the Krewe of Muses are proud to announce the debut march of the first ever all-female flambeaux…

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2014 Honorary Muse Julia Reed

February 4, 2014

Today, the Krewe of Muses announced that Julia Reed, contributing editor at Elle Décor and Garden & Gun magazine, will serve as the Krewe’s Honorary…

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2014 Contest Winner Lusher Charter High School Student Brigitte Breaux

February 2, 2014

The Krewe of Muses winner of its 2014 annual student Mardi Gras Cup Art Contest is Brigitte Breaux of Lusher Charter High School. The annual…

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MUSES BRUNCH – SAVE THE DATE!

June 27, 2025
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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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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.