: a private organization staging festivities (such as parades) during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
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In New Orleans, musicians diversify, stepping into open slots when needed, signing up for myriad parades and krewes.—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025 Mardi Gras krewes including Uong’s own Chaissez Ladies sisterhood are planning soirées to kick off Carnival.—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025 The real MVPs: The cleaning krewes who follow behind every parade.—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025 Webber said that groups, called krewes, organize parades and distribute beads featuring characters such as kings and witch doctors.—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for krewe
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