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| The Krewe of Boo! |
Around the world, Carnival—a/k/a the Mardi Gras season—starts on January 6th—the Twelfth Night—and continues until Fat Tuesday. EVERYONE knows about the “official” Mardi Gras. What many people don’t realize, however, is that the Spirit of Mardi Gras is a year-round phenomenon in New Orleans.
In March, it’s St. Patrick’s Day (New Orleans St. Patrick's Day
Parades (stpatricksdayneworleans.com)). In spring, it’s the Krewe of Cork’s
Royal Street Roll (Home - krewe
(thekreweofcork.com)). And throughout the year, if you’re lucky you catch a
random Second Line. Wow!
But come October, it’s the Krewe of Boo!
Beginning at dusk (around 6:30 p.m.) today, October
21, 2023, is THE premier Halloween Event in the Big Easy (and maybe the world)—The
Krewe of Boo! Parade. (Krewe of BOO! New
Orleans' Official Halloween Parade).
Since 2007, the Krewe of Boo! has been the official Halloween Parade in New Orleans. The parade launches at Elysian Fields in the Marigny and progress through the French Quarter, passing along N. Peters and Decatur Streets, to Jackson Square and then towards the Warehouse District, all the way to the Convention Center. With 450 riders, 15 floats, and 35 marching bands and dance krewes, Krewe of BOO! has grown from a single parade into a weekend full of events. Krewe of BOO! is the official Halloween parade of New Orleans.
Halloween themed throws include candy, plush toys, and beads. So, get ready
to yell, “Throw me something, Monsta!”
And if you can’t make it in person, maybe you can catch the Krewe of Boo! on live stream at one of the internet cameras focused on the French Quarter, like:
earthcam.com/usa/louisiana/neworleans/bourbonstreet/?cam=catsmeow2
or (earthcam.com/usa/louisiana/neworleans/bourbonstreet/?cam=bourbonstreet).
Can’t do that? Take a look at the Krewe of BOO!'s cameo in the Tom Cruise
film "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back."
