One of the biggest and oldest Mardi Gras krewes is Rex, which has also held the most parades.
The krewe began in 1872 in response to having a way of entertaining guests and getting support to get businesses and prominent individuals to invest in New Orleans after the Civil War.
Also Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff from Russia was due to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras that year, so everyone wanted to make a good impression.
Despite its prominence the Krewe Of Rex is not considered a Super Krewe since they still don't use a lot technological advances in their parades like fiber optic lights. Their parades are run the way they originally have been for generations with colorfully costumed members and decorative floats. The Rex parade is managed by the organization The School Of design.
The tradition continues on today to prepare for the arrival of Rex, The King Of Carnival to
arrive into the city by boat on the Monday before Mardi Gras Day, which is also called Lundi Gras.
Rex is Latin for "King" and Rex reigns during the Mardi Gras season as the King Of Carnival.
Photo Credit: Sabree Hill - UptownMessenger.com
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Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl
TheMardiGrasGirl.com
The krewe began in 1872 in response to having a way of entertaining guests and getting support to get businesses and prominent individuals to invest in New Orleans after the Civil War.
Also Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff from Russia was due to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras that year, so everyone wanted to make a good impression.
Despite its prominence the Krewe Of Rex is not considered a Super Krewe since they still don't use a lot technological advances in their parades like fiber optic lights. Their parades are run the way they originally have been for generations with colorfully costumed members and decorative floats. The Rex parade is managed by the organization The School Of design.
The tradition continues on today to prepare for the arrival of Rex, The King Of Carnival to
arrive into the city by boat on the Monday before Mardi Gras Day, which is also called Lundi Gras.
Rex is Latin for "King" and Rex reigns during the Mardi Gras season as the King Of Carnival.
Photo Credit: Sabree Hill - UptownMessenger.com
Please feel to post questions or comments below. Thanks for stopping by!
Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl
TheMardiGrasGirl.com
