Krewe of Oshun 2026
The Krewe of Oshun, established in 1996, has 300 riders with 18 floats. Named after the Yoruba goddess of love and intimacy, the krewe strives to embody Oshun's great capacity for love and success.
Do not miss out on this year's excitement and artistry associated with Oshun's floats and costumes, serving as a great middle point to the Carnival season.
The Krewe of Oshun's signature throw includes handmade fans, among peacock figures, mugs, and beads. The fans are hand-painted, crafted with intention and in the spirit of Yoruba.
What to Expect This Year
This year, the Krewe of Oshun parade can be expected on Friday, February 6. At 5 p.m. the krewe will travel around Uptown with various floats and throws for parade-goers.
The krewe will begin parading where Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street meet, proceeding down Napoleon. Once reaching St. Charles Avenue, the parade will turn right and parade down St. Charles until meeting Tivoli Circle.
Riding around the circle, the krewe will circle back to St. Charles and continue down until turning right onto Canal Street. The parade will conclude once turning right onto Tchoupitoulas Street and ending on the corner of Poydras Street.
Oshun's History
The Krewe of Oshun was founded by Ann Clark in 1996 with a specific goal in mind—to make Mardi Gras accessible to people no matter their financial standing. Parading and membership to a krewe was a longstanding practice with wealthy elites during Mardi Gras' history, and Clark wanted to make a difference.
Originally parading in Mid-City, the krewe was relocated to its St. Charles route in 1998. The most recent development in Oshun's operations is its new krewe captain Gian Durand as of 2025, pictured above.
