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Definition of krewe in English: krewenoun kruːkru (in the US) an organization or association that stages a parade or other event for a carnival celebration. Krewes are associated especially with Mardi Gras in New Orleans. the krewe is famous for huge floats with national celebrities Example sentencesExamples - Finally Friday, the beat goes on for the Krewe of Centurions, which is slated to begin at 7 p.m. in Metairie.
- Organizers said Hercules is one of the largest krewes in Louisiana with 700 riders on 32 double-decker floats.
- The krewe will release the names of its celebrity monarchs Monday, Dec. 23.
- The 80-year-old krewe paraded with 175 riders this year, down considerably from a decade ago.
- Many of the krewes in Jefferson Parish are dealing with dwindling memberships.
- The festival will feature headlining sets by Toubab Krewe each night.
- The costumes worn by krewe members were also a hit.
Origin Mid 19th century: from the name of The Mistick Krewe of Comus, the first such organization, krewe representing an archaic variant spelling of crew1. Definition of krewe in US English: krewenounkrukro͞o (in the US) an organization or association that stages a parade or other event for a carnival celebration. Krewes are associated especially with Mardi Gras in New Orleans. the krewe is famous for huge floats with national celebrities Example sentencesExamples - The 80-year-old krewe paraded with 175 riders this year, down considerably from a decade ago.
- Many of the krewes in Jefferson Parish are dealing with dwindling memberships.
- The festival will feature headlining sets by Toubab Krewe each night.
- The costumes worn by krewe members were also a hit.
- The krewe will release the names of its celebrity monarchs Monday, Dec. 23.
- Organizers said Hercules is one of the largest krewes in Louisiana with 700 riders on 32 double-decker floats.
- Finally Friday, the beat goes on for the Krewe of Centurions, which is slated to begin at 7 p.m. in Metairie.
Origin Mid 19th century: from the name of The Mistick Krewe of Comus, the first such organization, krewe representing an archaic variant spelling of crew. |