Mardi Gras “Adult” Parade: Krewe du Vieux

[New Orleans, LA] — Politically correct, no. Socially acceptable, hardly. Family friendly, fuggedaboutit.

And that’s why we love it.

Krewe du Vieux’s 26th annual parade – among the first of many parades during Mardi Gras season – marched, strutted, and rolled through the French Quarter this past weekend in all its satirical, off-color, decadent glory.

The theme this year was “Crimes Against Nature,” and the sub-krewes, with colorful names like Mystic Krewe of Spermes, Drips and Discharges, and Seeds of Decline, didn’t disappoint.

Costumed revelers, mule-driven floats, and 19 brass bands contributed to the atmosphere of colorful, cacophonous chaos (in a good way, of course), in fulfillment of the Krewe’s mission, which is “dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment.”

‘Nuff said. Check out the photos below and see for yourself.

(ADVISORY: some photos contain themes of an “adult” nature) (Duh!)

Krewe du Vieux official website: http://www.kreweduvieux.org/

7 comments

  1. I’m sort of shocked there’s a crew dedicated to lewd. I was under the impression they’re all like that. (That’s what I think of when I think of Mardi Gras anyway. Debauchery at its finest! Which I’m not judging, btw. I don’t discriminate against fun in any shape or form! ;)

    1. Courtney, since this will be my first Mardi Gras, I can’t speak that knowledgeably about it — but I think this parade (Krewe du Vieux) is a little more adult than most. I believe that on Mardi Gras day, however, the French Quarter is the best place to get your fill of debauchery.

  2. Risque indeed! I don’t see any harm in the grown folks having a little fun that doesn’t involve the kiddies. Seems like a good time was definitely had by all. Is this an annual event?

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