On January 25, Krewe Mosaïque will roll through the French Quarter for the second time, after their inaugural parade hit the streets last year. The parade will follow a 12-block route, starting at Armstrong Park and ending at St. Phillip Street.
Krewe Mosaïque was created by members of parading groups including Krewe de Mayahuel, the hATTAS, …and Boleyns, and Krewe of Conus. Co-Founder Dave Burdick said the krewe aims to simplify the parading experience by eliminating the aspects of an overall theme, royalty, and krewe floats. As a result, each subkrewe gets to shine on its own as a colorful tile that comes together to create a beautiful mosaic of art, culture, and community.
“We want to celebrate the incredible talent and artistry that smaller walking krewes put forth when creating their krewe costumes, carts, and throws, as well as to celebrate aspects of New Orleans history and culture,” Burdick said. “We want the focus to be on the grace and beauty created by each krewe ‘tile,’ with equal importance.”
This year, the parade has a total of 10 walking groups, all featuring at least 50 percent DIY elements or have notable or historical/cultural elements. Additionally, the parade will be led by Bone Soir who will carry the krewe’s tile signs and banners. Subkrewes this year include The Weather Girls, Krewe of Heavenly Bodies, Krewe of Nyades, Mondo Kayo, Haus of the Rising Dragons, and Order of the Crescent Crinum.
In 2025, Krewe Mosaïque is excited to unveil a new signature throw – decorated wooden mosaic fragments created by each individual krewe that revelers can collect to create their own unique art piece. Parade-goers will also see krewes with folklore themes like Mayahuel’s Alebrijes and new krewe, Order of the Crescent Crinum costumes, which they describe as “inspired by all things strange and unusual,” with a lean toward “dark vibes and horror folklore.”
Additionally, viewers can expect handmade throws, illuminated human-powered contraptions, beautiful costumes, and more.
“We’re all so excited to be able to parade in the French Quarter for a second year and to kick off carnival season,” Burdick said. “While 2025 started with tragedy, we hope the city can still come together to find comfort in the collective joy, art, and community that is Carnival. It’s an honor to be a part of this beautiful tradition, and we hope our little parade can contribute to our city’s healing process.”
