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Krewe du Vieux 2008
Magical Misery Tour
From: http://www.kreweduvieux.org/
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 in the city because it alone carries on the old traditions of Carnival celebrations, using decorated, hand or mule-drawn floats with satirical themes, accompanied by costumed revelers dancing in the streets 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.
*NOTE: new parade starting time: 6:30 PM. Please start your drinking early...
Bands that accompanied this year's Krew de Vieux parade:
* Kirk Joseph
* Trombone Shorty
* Treme Brass Band
* Paulin Brothers Brass Band
* TBC
* Stooges Brass Band
* Free Agents Brass Band
* Hot 8 Brass Band
* 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