EvENts THE MARDI GRAS YOU DON’T KNOW: Secret Krewes Behind the Mask with iNtErGALACtiC krEWE oF CHEWBACCHus ©Bryce Ell Everybody knows about the most prestigious parades of Mardi Gras, where you can catch decorated shoes at the Krewe of Muses or hand-painted coconuts at the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras Day. Then there are superkrewes – like Endymion, Bacchus, and Orpheus – that bring the razzle dazzle parade-goers have come to expect. But you don’t want to miss lesser-known krewes that offer a glimpse into the creativity of Carnival. Here are a few to keep on your radar. 36 INTERGALACTIC KREWE OF CHEWBACCHUS The intergalactic krewe of Chewbacchus is a walking parade perfect for sci-fi fans and creative minds. The best parts are the subkrewes, where you’ll see various interpretations of the parade’s theme through a nerdy lens. Some subkrewes include The Vampiric Council of New Orleans, Women of Wakanda, Muppets from Space, Mischief Managed … you get the gist! This parade usually rolls – err, walks – through the Bywater and into the French Quarter three Saturdays before Mardi Gras Weekend.
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