re: Tryann Mathieu's Royal Bloodlines

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what does it take to be royalty in a parade?

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First of all, you have to be a member of a Krewe (or club).

Then, to be King of Rex, for instance, you have to be involved in all kinds of charities & community services to qualify. Then you have to pay something like $50,000 to be King and then don't get recognized until the day before.

For Zulu, it's more of poularity campaign, just like a political election with a straight up member vote. Video of 2009 Zulu election.

From what I understand, the Mathieu's didn't have to pay to be King & Queen, and the club did pay for a shitload of travel appearances at Balls & Events across the South from here to Atlanta, but Queenie did say they spent a bundle on outfits & gowns.