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The Mystick Krewe of Shangri - La (Orleans Parish)
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Krewe organized in 1973
500+ male & female riders
20 floats
20 marching bands
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King, Queen, Grand Marshal, Maids
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!BONANZA!
Shangri-La is known for their copious throws. Look for signature
stuffed dragons, cups, frisbees, bikinis, imprinted Oriental beads,
bean bag frogs, koozies and BIG beads.
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Each year, the Mystick Krewe of Shangri-La makes a generous scholarship donation to the
St. Michael's School for Special Children.
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One
of the few krewes to take its inspiration from a modern literary
source, the once all-female krewe was named for the mystic locale in
James Hilton's 1933 novel Lost Horizon,
and shares its name with the 1956 Broadway musical. Originally,
Shangri-La was one of the highlights of the St. Bernard parade season
before joining the Orleans parish season in 2000. They now follow
the Traditional Uptown Route.
Sponsorship for the parade is provided by Kaly Nicta, Inc.
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