Krewe du Vieux 2008 Magical Misery Tour

From last years parade:


The Krewe du Vieux is a non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment. It is unique among all Mardi Gras parades because it alone carries on the old Carni­val traditions, by using decorated, hand or mule-drawn floats with satirical themes, accompanied by costumed revelers danc­ing to the sounds of jazzy street musi­cians. We believe in exposing the world to the true nature of Mardi Gras -- and in exposing ourselves to the world.

This year's theme is the "Magical Misery Tour."

KDV's greatest charm is that it is a throwback to the satirical walking krewes that entertained Carnival crowds in the years before formal parade krewes with floats and balls. In the Quarter, with intimate settings in the narrow balconied streets, it's easy be transported back to the 19th Century Mardi Gras activities. The parade encourages close interaction with onlookers, and provides some of the top-name brass bands . . . this year's lineup includes:

Kirk Joseph
Trombone Shorty
Treme Brass Band
Paulin Brothers Brass Band
TBC
Stooges Brass Band
Free Agents Brass Band
Hot 8 Brass Band
James "12" Andrews
Da Truth Brass Band
Rebirth Brass Band
Panorama Brass Band
The Jazzmen
Charles Joseph
Down N Dirty Jazz Band
The Soul Rebels
New Birth Brass Band
Bone Tone Brass Band

Get out there and get your Gras on!
If you are lucky you'll see a 69!
Or be attacked by a harmless blast of air from Sgt. Pepper!