: a private organization staging festivities (such as parades) during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
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Now, she's expanded to drag queens and several more krewes, in addition to special events and her regular hair and makeup clients.
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The craftsmanship of the krewes’ elaborate costumes and parade floats reflect the true artistry and cultural pride of the city.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
The Royal Artists created the floats and designs, which feature French artists like Edgar Degas and Vincent Van Gogh.
Rex and other parading krewes are dedicating their parades this year to the 14 people who were killed in the New Year's Day terrorist attack.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
School and nonprofit bands must have at least 30 participants.
Go deeper for more rules impacting krewes.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The craftsmanship of the krewes’ elaborate costumes and parade floats reflect the true artistry and cultural pride of the city.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
The Royal Artists created the floats and designs, which feature French artists like Edgar Degas and Vincent Van Gogh.
Rex and other parading krewes are dedicating their parades this year to the 14 people who were killed in the New Year's Day terrorist attack.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
School and nonprofit bands must have at least 30 participants.
Go deeper for more rules impacting krewes.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for krewe
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“Krewe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/krewe. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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