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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

Becky Zaheri

2006 Honorary Muse Becky Zaheri

December 28, 2005

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy – Becky Zaheri Muse Becky Zaheri is the founder of the Katrina Krewe. The Katrina Krewe has organized over 1,000…

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2005 Winner of Student-Designed Muses Cup, Rashawn Williams

February 5, 2005

The design of L.E. Rabouin High School student, 16-year-old Rashawn Williams will appear on the Krewe of Muses cup throw with her depiction of the…

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Charmaine Neville

2005 Honorary Muse Charmaine Neville

January 15, 2005

Euterpe, the Muse of Music – Charmaine Neville Charmaine Neville will be “Euterpe,” Muse of Music and Flutes. She was born into the third generation…

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Important Update from Council Leadership on Muses Ordinance

October 7, 2025

Hey Muses and fans of Muses! We’re having a few email hiccups at the moment, but we didn’t want that to stop us from sharing…

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New Orleans City Council considering changes for Thursday parades before Mardi Gras

September 16, 2025

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans City Council is considering changes to the lineup for parades that roll on the Thursday before Carnival. The proposed…

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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.