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
2009 Honorary Muse Kim Rivers Roberts
Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy – Kimberly Rivers Roberts Kimberly Rivers Roberts is the star of the award-winning Katrina documentary “Trouble the Water,” with first-person footage…
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2008 Honorary Muse Marva Wright
Polymnia, Muse of Sacred Song – Marva Wright Known as Louisiana’s Blues Queen, “Marvelous Marva” is a gospel and soul powerhouse. She has performed in…
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2007 Honorary Muse Brenda Marie Osbey
Erato, the Muse of Poetry – Brenda Marie Osbey Brenda Marie Osbey, the Poet Laureate of the State of Louisiana, has taught numerous literature subjects…
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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…
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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.