Krewe of Alla

Krewe of ALLA
Named after	Algiers, Louisiana
Formation	1932; 92 years ago
Type	Coed Carnival Krewe
Location	Uptown, New Orleans, LA.;
Website	kreweofalla.net

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

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

1966 The Land of Oz
1967 The Time Machine
1968 Monster Mania
1969 History of the Dance
1970 Dr. Doolittle
1971 Times ● People ● Places
1972 Alphabet Soup
1973 Little Nemo in Slumberland
1974 Childhood Adventures
1975 Festivals of Louisiana
1976 America on the Water
1977 The ALLA Library
1978 ALLA's Oriental Adventure
1979 Tribute to Jules Verne
1980 Once Upon A Time
1981 There Were Giants in the Earth in Those Days
1982 50 Years of ALLA 1932-1982
1983 ALLA in Movieland
1984 Louisiana Jambalaya
1985 Beauty and the Beast
1986 In The Beginning
1987 We The People
1988 ALLA's Cartoon and Comic Festival
1989 The Greatest Show on Earth
1990 Don't Touch That Dial
1991 ALLA's Aquatic Adventure
1992 ALLA 60 Years Young
1993 Love Makes the World Go Round
1994 Lasting Legends
1995 ALLA's Sounds of Music
1996 ALLA's Aquatic Adventure
1997 A Moment in Time
1998 Doing New Orleans
1999 Tales of King Arthur
2000 It's All Greek to Me
2001 Classic Civilizations
2002 ALLA's in Wonderland
2003 ALLA Salutes the Jazz Walk of Fame
2004 ALLA's Masquerade
2005 ALLA's Travels Through Middle Earth
2006 ALLA's Monster Bash
2007 Golden Gryphon Society 75th Anniversary
2008 ALLA's Out of This World
2009 ALLA Tells Tall Tales
2010 ALLA Celebrates Louisiana Sports
2011 ALLA's Superfriends
2012 ALLA's Astrological Odyssey
2013 ALLA Takes Flight
2014 ALLA Goes to NOLA
2015 Land of the Free & Home of the Brave
2016 Salute to American Icons
2017 Through the Eyes of a Child
2018 ALLA Ask'd For You
2019 Are We There Yet?
2020 Friday Night Flicks and Fun!
2021 No Parade Due to COVID-19
2022 ALLA Dives Deep
2023 Festing Around the World
2024 ALLA's Mythical Menagerie
2025 Only A Matter Of Time

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, doubloons, footballs, frisbees, and foam swords.

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

References

^ Morris, Melinda (February 21, 2017). "Mardi Gras Krewe of Alla 2017". NOLA.com The Times-Picayune.
^ "Krewe of Alla 2022". 4WWL. 9 February 2022.
^ Morris, Melinda (February 17, 2017). "Krewe of Alla 2017 throws: Look for beautiful decorated genie lamps". NOLA.com The Times-Picayune.

[1] Morris, Melinda (February 21, 2017). "Mardi Gras Krewe of Alla 2017". NOLA.com The Times-Picayune.

[2] "Krewe of Alla 2022". 4WWL. 9 February 2022.

[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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