re: How do you join Krewe of Endymion?

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SuperSaint

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So how often during a year do krewes meet? You pay a couple of Grand a year, is that because they do things other than Mardi Gras?

I ask YOU this because I know you have a history in New Orleans. And also know the kind of crew that you're familiar with, such as cell block D, is probably a different deal.

Thank you for your info. Anticipating a clever remark, so please take your time.

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So how often during a year do krewes meet? You pay a couple of Grand a year, is that because they do things other than Mardi Gras?

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Thoth gives you a lot of bang for your buck.
$750 membership gets you:
A meeting with free food and beer every month.
A free coronation ticket for members at the Riverside Hilton with a sit down meal, open bar, bands
Many Krewe events throughout the year such as a golf tournament, Day at the races, etc.(for a fee)
No mandated Krewe throws but the ability to purchase packages and have them loaded
Not crammed on the float like a sardine
Access to your float for 4 days prior to parade for loading
One of the best and longest routes

I can tell you my wife paid 3X more to ride in Cleopatra with half the bennies and no room to stand

If you can get in it’s a great ride!

What happens to that 350 dollar check if you don’t get it? Are you just SOL?

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$750 membership gets you:
A meeting with free food and beer every month.

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So I give them 750 and get free beer every month?

How do they make money?

Free beer and I am like John Pinette at a Chinese buffet!

You can go online or to the office and fill out an application. I believe there is a $300 app fee. You need references, and then you wait.

Dues are $2100 this coming year. That is an increase from $1850 the past few years.
It includes your ride, about $1000 in Endymion throws, two extravaganza and coronation ball tickets.

I spend another $1500 on throws and do just fine. I only throw stuff to kids and chicks with big tits. I stopped buying “throw beads” because the people down want them, they just hit the ground. I buy all big beads and light up stuff.

There is a float fee, usually about $60, which includes all the beer, drinks, food, etc on the float.
Usually all my guests at our table buy the food and booze for the extravaganza.

You need a tux for the coronation ball, so that’s more money, I suggest buying a tux, you’ll save in the long run.

The whole thing is pricey, and eventually gets old, but I’m 22 years in with my Dad, and only because my Dad loves the day with me I stay in. If you never rode it’s an absolute blasts.

ya'll just come down to Houma and ride. Cheaper and fun

My BIL is in it. It’s just all about $$$$. You got it, you can get in.

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beads were not completely loaded

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Endymion pays good money to the Delgado baseball team to load the floats with Krewe product. What happens way too often is that the stuff gets loaded then gets scattered all over the place as other people load. Aggravating but I assume it is going to happen.

Your float lieutenant is supposed to confirm each rider’s throws have been loaded. He’s at fault.

You're better off joining Thoth