Krewe of TOKIN float in the 2001 Krewe du Vieux parade, poking fun at the “Proud to Call it Home” public-service campaign sponsored by the city’s Young Leadership Council

John Doe

Compared to mainstream parades, the bawdy Krewe du Vieux offers a more hands-on, participatory experience akin to do-it-yourself performance art, with various “sub-krewes” each presenting a unique take on an overarching theme intended to inspire satire and social commentary.