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Krewe of Pontchartrain Privacy Policy

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We care about your privacy. We protect the email addresses of our members and those who have requested more information about the Krewe of Pontchartrain, and do not sell or share them with any third party.

If you receive any unwanted email or communication from the Krewe of Pontchartrain, please let us know by sending an email to webmaster@kofpont.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line and you will be removed from our mailing list.

The Krewe of Pontchartrain Experience

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The Krewe of Pontchartrain Mardi Gras experience is much more than just our terrific parade. The fun begins the thursday before Mardi Gras, and the parties continue through Saturday's parade and parties to Sunday's celebration luncheon. From the black-tie celebration of the ball Coronation Ball overlooking the Mississippi ... to the Captain's Coffee in the historic Pontalba courtyard ... to the Balcony Party at the famous Johnny White's bar on Bourbon Street ... to the celebration luncheon at world-renowned Galatoire's restaurant ...we've got Mardi Gras weekend covered.

Krewe of Pontchartrain’s [yrth:] Annual Coronation Ball

The Riverview Room
600 Decatur Street
French Quarter
Thursday, February 14, 2009
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Come celebrate the kick-off of the Krewe of Pontchartrain Mardi Gras experience at the 33rd annual Coronation Ball. The evening begins with our tableau, where we present King and Queen Pontchartrain [roman:] along with their court. Then, after a delicious buffet dinner, we dance the night away to the sounds of Jubilation!

You will need to purchase a ticket to this event.

Captain’s Coffee

Courtyard
526 Saint Peter Street @ Jackson Square
Friday, February 13, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Spend the morning in the courtyard in the historic Pontalba apartments partaking in coffee and pastries.

(This event is included in the price of your membership).

Balcony Party

Johnny White’s Bar
718 Bourbon Street
Friday, February 13, 2009
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The party really gets started at this New Orleans landmark. Hang out on the balcony overlooking Bourbon Street throwing beads to the appreciative crowd.

(This event is included in the price of your membership)

Pre-Parade Breakfast – Morning of the Parade

Tipitina’s Uptown
Corner of Tchoupitoulas and Napoleon
Saturday, February 14, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Let’s get ready to roll! We meet at world-famous Tipitina’s for breakfast, to put on our costumes, and to load and board the floats!

(This event is included in the price of your membership).

Krewe of Pontchartrain Parade

Saturday, February 14, 2009
1:00 p.m.

You're now in your costume on your float, rolling down Napoleon Avenue. The crowd is in a frenzy, screaming Throw me something and doing their best to convince you to throw them a bead. You try to throw to everyone, but there are just too many people. You make the turn on to St. Charles Avenue. The band is playing, and the crowd is dancing to the music. You're throwing as fast as you can to the eager throngs of parade-goers, from kids on ladders to great-grandparents, all with arms raised and with one goal - to catch the beads you're throwing. You roll down St. Charles Avenue, through the Central Business District, and turn on to world-famous Canal Street, in the heart of the city, for an exciting finish to a fantastic ride.

After-Parade Party – Immediately following the Parade

Tipitina’s French Quarter
235 North Peters Street
Saturday, February 14, 2009
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

After the ride, enjoy great food and an open bar while jammin’ to the sounds to our DJ. This is a great way to wind down after a thrilling ride down St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street.

(This event is included in the price of your membership).

Celebration Luncheon

Galatoire’s Restaurant
209 Bourbon Street
Sunday, February 15, 2009
11:30 a.m.

Wind up the festivities with lunch at one of New Orleans’ most famous restaurants.

(You will need to purchase a ticket to this event).

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The Parade-Day Parties

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Pre-Parade Breakfast:

On the morning of the parade, you and the rest of the members of the krewe gather together at Tipitina’s Uptown to eat breakfast, get into your costume, and share the anticipation of riding in the parade with your fellow members. And since the party is right next to the line-up area, you are also able to board your float and get all of your throws organized before the parade starts.

An invitation to the pre-parade breakfast is included in the cost of your membership.

After-Parade Party:

The second of the krewe’s parade day parties occurs immediately after the conclusion of the parade. When the krewe reaches the disbanding area, you climb off of your float and walk into Tipitina’s French Quarter for an after-parade party blowout! There will be plenty to eat and drink, and it’s a great way to wind down after the parade and share your experience with your fellow members.

An invitation to the After-Parade party is included in the cost of your membership.

Join today and ride in this year's Mardi Gras parade!

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Watch the parade from the rider's viewpont!

Our Krewe of Pontchartrain Out-Of-Town Membership package offers a complete parade experience for our out-of-town guests. For $575/person, you will receive the following:

A position on a float
A costume
An assortment of “throws” which includes cups emblazoned with the krewe’s logo and lots of the very popular long beads
An invitation to the pre-parade breakfast at Tipitina’s Uptown
An invitation to the After-Parade party at Tipitina’s French Quarter

If you've been wanting to ride in a Mardi Gras parade, this is your chance! All you have to do is show up and we’ll do the rest!!!

Click here to sign up now!

Once we've received your application, you'll be contacted by a krewe representative.

But what if I pay to join and then I win the contest?

Don't worry - in the event you're the lucky winner of the Krewe of Pontchartrain / New Orleans Online Mardi Gras contest, we'll reimburse your dues and you ride FREE!

What's it like to ride in a Mardi Gras Parade?

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:38:00 +0600

In 2005, New Yorkers Joyce and Karen were winners of the Krewe of Pontchartrain / New Orleans Online Mardi Gras Trip, which featured as top prize a ride in the Krewe of Pontchartrain Mardi Gras Parade. Below are excerpts from Joyce's recap of their memorable ride.

We think they liked it.

[H]ow wonderful last weekend was. Karen and I had a fantastic time! It’s one thing to visit and witness the Mardi Gras experience as a spectator ... but to actually be a participant, well that is something I will never forget! Most of us outside of your city believe that Bourbon Street is what Mardi Gras is all about! How incredibly wrong that is! Being able to meet (and party with) the "real people" of New Orleans, enabled us to really experience the warmth, generosity, graciousness and overall niceness of those who make New Orleans their home.�

I spoke with Sam* before flying down so that he was able to explain what riding in a parade was all about. He, like you, tried to convince me that this was all "for real" and that he hoped riding in the Krewe of Pontchartain’s parade on Saturday, January 29th was going to prove to be quite an enjoyable experience for both me and Karen. Sam was easy to talk to and filled me in on what would be happening, when we should arrive at Tipitina’s etc. Well, by 9am on Saturday, we were on our way to Tipitina’s Uptown for what we would soon find out would be the "ride" of a lifetime. The cab driver was absolutely delightful and was so excited for us. I can still hear his parting words to us "Y’all have a good ride now, ya’ hear!" Again, little did we know just how good a ride it was going to be!

“The ladders with seats on top often with children perched in them, the people in wheelchairs, the smiling faces of young and old alike, the eye contact you make (in spite of a mask) with the spectators, the reactions of those you "throw" to, the music of the bands in front and beyond you, the cheering of the crowds, the bouncing of the float…all just an indescribable feeling, one that again warms my heart and soul just thinking about it…one that I will always be thankful for…an unbelievable experience of a lifetime!”

You ... made us feel welcomed, comfortable and completely at ease. We are so happy you were able to take pictures because so many of our family and friends are now anxiously awaiting the "proof" that this trip was as good as we said it was. All the pictures in the world, though, will not enable anyone to feel what we felt that day and throughout the weekend. I remember as we climbed onto the float, fully costumed and truly hyped, I kept thinking "Am I really here? Is this really happening?" Well I was really in New Orleans and I really did ride on a float with the Krewe of Pontchartain in a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade! What an unbelievable experience!

As we all stood in the float and watched all the school buses and bands getting ready, I began to really appreciate what the Mardi Gras experience and tradition means. Sam had explained to me that he started with the parades when he was nine years old. The others on the float shared their experiences and we began to feel even more honored and excited. We were about to partake in an amazing example of New Orleans cultural history, not just from a spectators vantage point but as two of the participants that would soon be hearing and responding to "Hey, hey…throw me something mister/lady". As much as Sam tried, there was no way he really could explain how we would feel as we approached the crowds of people lined up on the parade route. The ladders with seats on top often with children perched in them, the people in wheelchairs, the smiling faces of young and old alike, the eye contact you make (in spite of a mask) with the spectators, the reactions of those you "throw" to, the music of the bands in front and beyond you, the cheering of the crowds, the bouncing of the float…all just an indescribable feeling, one that again warms my heart and soul just thinking about it…one that I will always be thankful for…an unbelievable experience of a lifetime!!! A few times Sam called over to me to see how I was doing and if I was enjoying myself. I believe I responded with "ABSOLUTELY, this is great!" Karen later told me that her face was hurting because she was smiling so much!

The only unfortunate part of the day was that the 3 hours of parade time flew by. Before we knew it, we were completing our trip on Canal Street and Sam was giving us the "No more throwing" alert. Neither of us could believe it was over. Well, the parade was over but the celebration was continuing at Tipitina’s French Quarter. We were treated to authentic New Orleans food, an open bar, a DJ and the wonderful pleasure of being part of the after parade festivities. It was just so wonderful to see everyone having a very family-oriented good time. We were delighted to meet Sam’s wife, Melissa and his adorable son, Spencer, as well as his dad, The Captain. What a great family…southern hospitality and kindness at its finest! As we left the party, our heads were full of all the excitement of the day. We both relived the moments with smiles and laughter as we walked back to the hotel.�

We told Sam that we were starting our own Mardi Gras tradition. Starting in 2006, we will be hosting a Mardi Gras party each year for all our friends and family. Keep a look out next year for your invitation! A decision was also made for the theme of the bar that is being built in my basement. Want to guess what it is? Good guess -- Mardi Gras!!! Each time it’s used, you and all your fellow New Orleans folk will be toasted and thought of warmly!

Welcome to the Krewe of Pontchartrain

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:47:00 +0600

Thank you for your membership payment; you should receive an email with a receipt for your payment and transaction details.

We're delighted to have you as a member of our Krewe. We think you'll find riding in a Mardi Gras Parade to be one of the most unique and memorable experiences you'll ever have.

We've added you to our Krewe Membership and Mailing List, and you'll be receiving mail from from us as Mardi Gras approaches with specific information and instructions regarding the parade and related Krewe of Pontchartrain events.

If you have specific questions or concerns, don't hesitate to call us toll-free at 800-521-0626 or email us at kofpont@cox.net (be sure to send the email from the email address you registered with) and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. You might also want to take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page; it may be able to answer some of your questions as well.

Thanks again for your membership and welcome to the Krewe!

Click here to return to the Krewe of Pontchartrain home page, or use the menu at left to browse the site.

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Step 2) Pay Your Dues

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Step 2:
Purchase Krewe Membership

Select the either regular or out-of-town membership. If you want more than one membership, you must complete the application and membership purchase process separately for each individual membership.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICANT:

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How do I do this?

Individual Membership:

The cost to renew an individual membership in the krewe is $375/person.

Individual membership includes:

a position on a float
costume
a pre-parade breakfast at Tipitina’s Uptown
an after-parade party at Tipitina’s French Quarter.

Out-Of-Town Membership:

The Krewe of Pontchartrain offers a complete parade package for our out-of-town guests. For $625/person, you will receive the following:

A position on a float
A costume
An assortment of “throws” which includes cups emblazoned with the krewe’s logo and lots of the very popular long beads
An invitation to the pre-parade breakfast at Tipitina’s Uptown
An invitation to the After-Parade party at Tipitina’s French Quarter

Photo Gallery

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:32:00 +0600

Photos of the parade staging area on Mardi Gras morning, where the floats line up, the Krewe suits up and boards the floats, and everything gets ready to roll ...

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Krewe of Pontchartrain Privacy Policy

The Krewe of Pontchartrain Experience

Krewe of Pontchartrain’s [yrth:] Annual Coronation Ball

Captain’s Coffee

Balcony Party

Pre-Parade Breakfast – Morning of the Parade

Krewe of Pontchartrain Parade

After-Parade Party – Immediately following the Parade

Celebration Luncheon

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The Parade-Day Parties

Pre-Parade Breakfast:

After-Parade Party:

Join today and ride in this year's Mardi Gras parade!

Click here to sign up now!

But what if I pay to join and then I win the contest?

What's it like to ride in a Mardi Gras Parade?

Welcome to the Krewe of Pontchartrain

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Step 2: Purchase Krewe Membership

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Individual Membership:

Out-Of-Town Membership:

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