History
The Krewe accepts members of either gender and any race or ethnicity, and quickly became one of New Orleans' largest, after it was founded in 1993. It is a music-based krewe, taking its name from Orpheus {ohr'-fee-uhs} of Classical mythology. The Krewe of Orpheus was founded by Harry Connick Jr., his father, Harry Connick, Sr., and Sonny Borey. When the krewe had their first parade on February 14, 1994, there was a record high 700 riders on their parade, and they had then already established themselves as a super krewe. The Krewe of Orpheus was the first super krewe to include both men and women.
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