How long is muses parade

A re-cap on the history of the Muses shoes: The first shoes are credited to Nicola Wolf. She was inspired by the Zulu coconut to do something special for friends she saw along the route. The glitter shoes were a hit and became an iconic and coveted throw. The project encompasses homes decorated for Carnival in New Orleans and surrounding parishes. The Krewe of House Floats is producing a map, aiming to have most of bedecked homes on it by the beginning of February.

Charles Avenue, between Marengo and Constantinople streets. The transformation is scheduled to start Jan. All of this is keeping Rosenberg and krewe members busy, and happily so. It celebrated its 20 th anniversary last year.

In addition to the glittered shoes, the krewe is known for the satirical themes for its parades, which in normal times roll on the Thursday before Mardi Gras. As with many Carnival organizations, an important component of the krewe is philanthropy; it supports community programs throughout the year.

The parade will turn southeast on Canal until it reaches Tchoupitoulas Street, where it will turn south right. On Tchoupitoulas, the parade will proceed to the intersection of Tchoupitoulas and St. Joseph Street, where the parade will end. Year founded: Membership: female riders Number of floats: 26 floats Signature throw: hand decorated high-heeled shoes Floats by Kern Studios ». Check In. Check Out. During high demand periods, booking a few hours in advance will provide more results. In Greek Mythology, the Muses are the nine daughters of Zeus meant to inspire creation in the arts.

It seems only natural that the Muses would eventually arrive in another inspiring and vibrant form, flinging open the door to new ideas and Mardi Gras groups and, well, throws. That first parade year, a shoe bead was offered to riders as a special throw for the inaugural ride. Inspired, another member took four real shoes, glittered them up and handed them out to friends. The next year a few others decided to design their own shoes to hand out.

By hundreds of women were making shoes and the Mardi Gras crowds were clamoring for them.