Mardi Gras: Krewe of Hermes February 1, 2008

Founded in 1936, Hermes has paraded longer than any other night parading krewe in New Orleans’ Carnival. Held every year at 6 p.m. on the Friday before Shrove Tuesday, our next parade falls on February 1, 2008.

The parade is the culmination of a season of events which intensify on the final week. The night before the parade is the Hermes Grand Ball, where the Queen and members of the Court are introduced in an elaborate ceremony, followed by a boisterous Supper Dance. Though the King is the center attraction, his identity is kept secret in keeping with tradition.

Official Website: http://www.semrehclub.org/home.html