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The Krewe of Proteus (KoP) is a New Orleans Carnival Krewe founded in 1882, the oldest continuously parading Old Line Krewe.
Founded in 1882, the Krewe of Proteus is the second-oldest krewe in Carnival history. Their floats still use the original chassis from the 1880s. The organization is named after Proteus, the prophetic old man of the sea in Greek mythology, the shepherd of the sea’s flocks.
Learn about the second oldest parade at New Orleans Mardi Gras, founded in 1882 and featuring a giant seashell float. Discover the mythical Proteus, the sea-god who can change shape and foretell the future, and his connection to the parade theme and costumes.
12 lut 2024 · Feb 12, 2024. Founded in 1882, the Krewe of Proteus is the second-oldest krewe in Carnival history. Their floats still use the original chassis from the 1880s. The organization is named...
On February 28, 2022, the Krewe of Proteus presented it's theme Divine Tricksters. The son of Poseidon in the Olympian theology Homer,Odyssey iv. 432, or of Nereus and Doris, or of Oceanus and a Naiad, and was made the herdsman of Poseidon's seals, the great bull seal at the center of the harem.
Krewe of Proteus. March 3, 2025. 5:15 PM. Location: Uptown & CBD. Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown, Arts/Warehouse/Convention District, Garden District/Uptown. Admission Price: Free. More Info: Visit Event Website. Book A Room. ABOUT: Carnival’s second oldest parading organization was founded in 1882.
14 lut 2023 · NEW ORLEANS — The 2023 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Proteus is set to roll on Monday, February 20, at 5:15 p.m. The parade will start at the intersection of...
