Mid City Gras Parade Krewe Application
We are now accepting applications for krewes in our 2024 Mid City Gras parade!
Mid City Gras Inc. has created this parade to be a celebration for everyone, highlighting the essence of Mid City and showcasing the diversity of our community with a spirit of inclusiveness that positively contributes to the progression of our city. Permit pending, this parade will roll on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 1 p.m. down North Blvd.
Space is limited and submission of application does not guarantee a spot in the parade. Entries will be notified of acceptance within 15 days of application. Parade fees will be due no later than January 26th.
PARADE THEME: Once Upon a Squirrel
Business Sponsor Krewe (Business Logos allowed on entries in this category only.)
Click here for details on becoming a Mid City Gras business sponsor and its accompanying parade opportunities.
Mid City Gras Parade Krewe Rules/Regulations
1. Krewe captains must be 21 years of age or older, attend safety meeting held prior to parade day, be present with the krewe at the parade, and insure that all participants in their krewe abide by all local and state rules regarding alcohol usage.
2. Political activity is not allowed. No campaign materials or elected titles may be used.
3. We welcome our business sponsors to incorporate their organization name into the entry but we ask that it not be the focal point. Business Names are only allowed on Business Sponsor Krewes.
4. Krewes are encouraged but not mandated to create handcrafted throws. Our priority is to limited the amount of trash and waste during our favorite time of year, Mardi Gras, so krewes are not allowed to throw trash off floats and are discouraged from throwing bags of beads. Business Sponsors may throw non-paper branded items. No paper throws or political campaign materials are allowed.
5. Non-motorized Krewes must provide a description of any component that will be pulled, pushed or ridden along the route along with a copy of the driver’s license of the driver and copy of the automobile insurance card of any vehicle being used as a support vehicle. Only one support vehicle per non-motorized krewe is allowed.
6. Motorized Krewes must provide information regarding the type and size of vehicle(s). If your entry is a float, please submit information regarding the type and size of tow vehicle, as well as the type and size of float. Please submit a copy of the driver’s license of the driver and copy of the automobile insurance card of any vehicle being used.
7. Any support vehicle must have at least two (2) designated safety walkers, krewes of over 23 people must have at least four (4) designated safety walkers, floats must have at least six (6) designated safety walkers. Walkers do not count towards your total krewe number.
8. All paperwork and fees must be submitted by or before published deadline.
9. All krewes must decorate within the theme.
10. Any krewe arriving at the parade with a design that does not reflect our mission of inclusiveness, diversity, and creativity in a family-friendly positive environment will be barred from the parade AND KREWE WILL FORFEIT ALL PARADE FEES. Please contact us with any questions you have regarding design concept.
11. Parade will roll rain or shine unless cancelled by BRPD. No refunds will be given.
12. All applications, sketches, photos, etc. become property of Mid City Gras Inc. and may be used for promotional purposes.
13. Acceptance into this year’s parade does not guarantee entry next year.