Mistick Krewe of Comus

The Mistick Krewe of Comus (founded in 1856) is a New Orleans, Louisiana Carnival krewe.

Prior to the advent of Comus, Carnival celebrations in New Orleans were mostly confined to the Roman Catholic Creole community, and parades were irregular and often very informally organized. Comus was organized by Anglo-Americans.

Read more about Mistick Krewe Of Comus:  Formation & First Parade, Respite From Revelry, Early Affiliation With Pickwick Club, Carnival Secrecy & Exclusivity, The Meeting of The Courts, Mardi Gras Parades, Withdrawal From Parading