Enjoy the BEST VALUE  of Carnival!   Join us for King Arthur's 2009 season.
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Welcome to one of Louisiana's most vibrant carnival organizations! Each year, the Krewe of King Arthur's 350+ members are best known for their afternoon parade on the first Sunday of Mardi Gras, commonly known as "family Sunday" in the Carnival schedule.    The King Arthur parade strolls down beautiful St. Charles Avenue on the historic Uptown New Orleans route before turning onto Canal Street in front of tens of thousands of spectators of all ages.   Dozens of marching units (floats, bands, etc.) make up the King Arthur procession.   Prized throws include special beads for each King Arthur float as pictured in our 2004 poster (left). The 2008 King Arthur parade was a huge success, especially considering the shorter-than-normal Carnival season.   Mark your calendars now for Sunday, February 15, 2009 when King Arthur once again takes to the streets of Uptown New Orleans.! King Arthur is more than just a parade, however.  The Krewe also holds its annual Bal Masque (masked ball) where King Arthur and Queen Guenevere are presented to fellow krewe members as well as the carnival community.    Krewe members are active in local civic and charitable organizations. Please use the drop-down menu on the left column to learn more about the Krewe of King Arthur, past royalty and themes, a year-by-year history, the parade, and much more.  We're pleased to have you as our guest.  If you're interested in being a participant in the wonderful New Orleans Mardi Gras, we also encourage you to consider membership in our Krewe.   Thanks to our affiliated float-building enterprises, membership King Arthur is a great value, too!   Dues begin at just $300 and include the ride in the 2009 parade, costume, insurance and even the Krewe afterparty!   A printable application can be found online or one can be obtained by contacting any Krewe member. Krewe of King Arthur  P.O. Box 264, Marrero, LA 70073  (504) 250-2665    kingarthurkrewe@aol.com New!  King Arthur members can access the Krewe Members area by clicking the MEMBERS icon at the top of the page! (username/password required)