How do I get on a float?
Riding a Float and throwing to the throngs of eager people is one great thrill of a life time. But, ridership is a privilege not a right of Krewe membership. Because we have a large membership there is a limited number of rider positions open each year, so joining early and signing up for a position early is the best way of assuring yourself of a position on a float in this years parade. You can sign up for a position at any Krewe meeting or by indicating your desire to be assigned to a float on your membership form.
Float costs include purchasing a minimum Krewe throw package and costume costs. These costs may change from year to year or may depend upon your float group. Since each float designs and produces their costume each year some may be more costly than others. Each float group may decide to throw a specialty throw in addition to the basic throw package. Also, the float group may ask for a special fee to do something really spectacular on their float in a particular year that is in excess of the basic decoration budget provided by the Krewe. These are also reasons to get on a float as soon as possible and participate in the groups meetings and activities, so you can have a say in what the total costs are. A deposit of half the cost is due by the Krewe’s June membership meeting and the remainder is due by the Krewe’s October membership meeting. You should expect an average costume cost of $50.
Once you are have been assigned a float throwing position on a float you can expect to keep that position as long as you want it, that is if you renew your membership each year by May 1st, you make your throw payments on time and adhere to the Krewe’s parade rules and regulations. The Board of Directors does reserve the right to change riding positions, but these instances are rare and only done in the best interest of the Krewe.
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