Krewe of Alla

The Krewe of ALLA is a coed krewe and social organization.

Krewe of ALLA
Named afterAlgiers, Louisiana
Formation1932 (1932)
TypeCoed Carnival Krewe
Location
  • Uptown, New Orleans, LA.
Websitekreweofalla.net

History and formation

The Krewe of ALLA was formed November 1932, and was originally sponsored by the West Side Carnival and Social Club, Inc.[1] In 1978 the Krewe reorganized as the Golden Gryphon Society, Inc. The name ALLA is taken from ALgiers, LA., where the organization was originally formed.

Originally an all-male Krewe, Alla became co-ed in 2014. The Krewe of Alla celebrated their 90th anniversary with 2022's parade.[2]

Membership

Krewe of ALLA accepts membership from all men and women age 16 and older.

Parade

Parade themes
  • 2022 ALLA Dives Deep
  • 2021 No Parade Due to COVID-19
  • 2020 Friday Night Flicks and Fun!
  • 2019 Are We There Yet?
  • 2018 ALLA Ask'd for You
  • 2017 Through the Eyes of a Child
  • 2016 Salute to American Icons
  • 2015 Land of the Free & Home of the Brave
  • 2014 ALLA Goes to NOLA
  • 2010 ALLA Celebrates Louisiana Sports

Royal court

Krewe of Alla annually present a royal court which includes a king and queen named the Maharajah and the Maharanee.

Throws

Trinkets, collectables, masks, and beads tossed by hand from riders of the floats are called throws. Collectible throws from Krewe of ALLA include custom beads, footballs, frisbees, and foam swords.

Krewe of ALLA is known for their hand decorated genie lamps, their signature throw.[3]

References
  1. Morris, Melinda (February 21, 2017). "Mardi Gras Krewe of Alla 2017". NOLA.com The Times-Picayune.
  2. "Krewe of Alla 2022". 4WWL.
  3. Morris, Melinda (February 17, 2017). "Krewe of Alla 2017 throws: Look for beautiful decorated genie lamps". NOLA.com The Times-Picayune.
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