Krewe du Vieux

[nyc gal]

I posted this oon another thread, but for anyone planning to be in NOLA on Feb. 3rd :
You'll be there for the coolest, sauciest, most..uh..interesting parade of ALL. The Krewe du Vieux rolls on Feb. 3rd. If you want a sense of what mardi gras WAS in the way long days ago--check it out. Its the ONLY parade that hews to the traditional protocol in that it is all on foot, the floats are on mule-drawn carriages and there are brass bands in between each float. Therefore, it is also the only one that can pass thru the French Quarter. It is, however, not for the sensitive of sensibilities--this is NOT a family/kid oriented parade. Extreme political satire and bawdy joy is the order of the day. You will not regret witnessing this one...
check out the past year's stuff on their site www.kreweduvieux.org
p.s. NOLA's beloved commentator Chris Rose is scheduled to be the "king and chief warden" this year--although he may find himself stationed in Miami that weekend to cover some ball game ;^)-in which case the reasonable facsimile of Ernie-K-Doe, emperor of the world, will apparently lead the parade.

[ibjamn]

We've got some friends in KDV and will prolly be stationed at Checkpoint Charlies for the parade.

[Festvet]

yea u rite. until my first MG last year the only parade i had ever attended was kdv in 94. i marched with them from checkpoint charlie to the old music hall which is now home to howlin wolf. i must say they have the most interesting throws i've ever received. a must see if you are in town! i remember marching thru the qtr and their drum section was so loud every car alarm in the qtr went off that night. they had an impromptu brass band jam on the neutral ground right outside the music hall that musta lasted for hours before the big shindig inside. i had only been going to NOLA for jazz fest up to that time and was in town for the grand opening of the house of rules (many of my friends from the boston club had been working there for the opening) it was a night to remember. and it was the same weekend as superbowl so i was back there again on sunday hangin with royalty. can't believe i went 17 years of jazz fest before my first MG! only wish i could be there again this year but only in spirit i'm afraid.

[ibjamn]

I was at the opening of the House of Blues too, vet! Very cool show; Dan Akroyd, the Nevilles...

[Blainn]

bump

[larrybawlmer]

My buddy in NOLA edits the hilarious Monde du Merde (Pile o' sh_t) for Krewe du Vieux. We stay with im every year for JF. Wanted to go march this year with KDV for my 50th. Couldn't pull both trips off. I'll get there someday.

I think all on this bored should go to the kreweduvieux.com website and read the Monde de Merde and prepare to ROFLOL!!!

[larrybawlmer]

kreweduvieux.org I mean

[windowman]

I am hoping to see the KDV in the Marigny tomorrow.
For an insider's scoop on what to expect, read Angus Lind's column from today:

http://tinyurl.com/26rf4q

[luvdancin]

This is definitely on my list of things to do someday. Couldn't pull it off this year. I have been on the website and laughed at their stuff for several years. This would be right up my alley!!!

[Jada]

My friend Ruth (she'll be at the patry) rolls with the Krewe and says it's the best time ever!

[NeenAtlanta]

Anyone remember the old Krewe of Dunces? (or maybe it was Krewe of Clones - misty memories fade).

I think it was a krewe from one of the universities. Always did political satire in their parades. Did the KDV grow out of that?

[stlbarb]

cool. we were talking last night about making the trip for KDV next year. you really can't plan too early for MG.

[Jada]

Anyone remember the old Krewe of Dunces? (or maybe it was Krewe of Clones - misty memories fade).

I think it was a krewe from one of the universities. Always did political satire in their parades. Did the KDV grow out of that?

I don't know, but she is a Tulane alumnist and she has said that a lot of the Krewe is also.