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The Krewe of Carrollton (Orleans Parish)
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Krewe organized in 1924
Fell dormant in 1942, restructured in 1947
325+ male and female riders
23 floats
17 marching bands
Old line-style parade
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King, Queen, Captain, Past Year Royalty
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Look for 3D logo beads and cups, but the collector's items are the beads and stuffed animals particular to each float and the blue adonized Captain's doubloons.
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The
krewe was founded when the Carrollton area existed between Orleans and
Jefferson parishes by the Seventh District Carnival and Social Club.
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Formerly
a Mid-City New Orleans parade, the Krewe of Carrollton was one of the
first of these to be rerouted to the Traditional Uptown Route in the
late 90's. It is also one of the great endurance stories of
Carnival. The krewe made a lasting place for itself in 1933 when,
due to the wettest season on record Carrollton was the only daytime
parade for the year, but a devastating den fire and the outbreak of
World War II seemingly killed the krewe in 1942. However, in
1947, the surviving members reunited and resumed their place in the
Mardi Gras lineup.
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