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Metairie
Louisiana's Finest Krewe
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Since arriving on the Mardi Gras scene in 1976 this
couples and singles club has established itself as an organization that
stages one of the most elaborately costumed Carnival balls and street
parades of each season. While maintaining many of the 19th
century traditions of Mardi Gras – keeping their signature approach to their
theme secret until the night of the annual ball – they have continuously
“pushed the envelope” with their very elaborate and detailed Court
costumes. They remain a unique entity within the broad variations of Mardi
Gras organizations by producing these phenomenal costumes using all donated
labor of Krewe members known within the organization as “THE BACK ROOM
GANG”. This is not to say that very special attention is not given to their
Krewe costumes – some of the most complete and detailed in all of Mardi
Gras.
 Aquila has been very active within the New Orleans
tourist and convention business by restaging shortened forms of either their
ball and or parade for visitors to the city. The Krewe of Aquila parades in Jefferson parish on
the standard East Bank route on the Friday night before Mardi Gras. Their
cast of both male and female members presents to the public one of the most
eagerly awaited parades each year. Royal mini floats showcase their Maids
and Dukes within the parade each year.
Aquila’s members have developed a reputation of
being some of the most generous in all of Mardi Gras when it comes to the
amount of throws distributed to the throngs of spectators lining the parade
route. Among the emblem collectibles thrown each year are their doubloons,
cups, medallion beads, footballs and their signature plush eagle – known as
“spirit”.
The elaborately staged traditional tableau Ball, which
is staged at the Pontchartrain Center, is free to the guests of the krewe
members. Attendance is by, "Invitation only" and invitations may
be obtained from any krewe member or by contacting the krewe direct. ( See
contact information) Dress code for attendees to the ball is dark business
suit ( or Tuxedo) for the men and Long Evening Gowns for the ladies.
Members and guests may also purchase tickets to the
after ball extravaganza, which includes open bars and food for the party and the
entertainment.
Only a few steps away from the Pontchartrain center is the
Hilton Gardens Inn where party attendees can obtain lodging for the evening
rather than drive home after the nights activities.
Membership meetings are held during the year to discuss
the plans for the following year. Members may also purchase a complete line of
“throws” from the club at discount rates.
 
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