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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

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Muses Beer is Flowing All Over Town! 

January 11, 2023

The 2023 season Muses Beer is now out in cans and on tap. Get it while it lasts. Sales benefit the Muses Foundation! On Draft:Bourbon HouseColumba…

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Mardi Gras Parade History: The Women-Only Krewe of Muses

January 6, 2023

From NOLA.com article on Jan 6, 2023 Staci called and said, “If I start a parade, do you want to be in it?” And I…

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2022 Honorary Muse Swin Cash

February 2, 2022

Swin Cash is most deserving of leading the Muses. Balancing extraordinary leadership with activist passions, she embodies the attributes and spirit of the nine muses.…

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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.