Greetings fellow Chewbacchanalians! Here’s the latest from our 2025 planning sessions:
Parade Excitement:
Mark your calendars for February 1st, 2025! The parade date is slightly earlier this year due to the Super Bowl being hosted in New Orleans, which means we’re expecting larger-than-usual crowds. Despite the challenges, the Overlords have successfully secured our traditional parade route, our beloved after-party spot at The Fillmore, and the usual parking lot for post-parade contraption parking.
To add more ease to the festivities, the Overlords are working on a mobile locker solution for those who don’t want to carry their belongings into the Fillmore, especially for those without a room or car at the final destination.
Dues Reminder:
Remember, dues are currently $62 and will increase after December 31st, so pay early and often to avoid the rush. Dues go up to $82 on January 1 and $100 on parade day. 2025 Memberships can be purchased here!
Set Your Phasers & Throw Swap Dates:
Set Your Phasers will be on Friday, November 22 at Howlin’ Wolf, so stay tuned for ticket and sign up information. Throw Swap will be Friday, January 24th at Urban South.
Theme Reveal: Rise of the Superb Owl!
The parade theme for 2025 is officially Rise of the Superb Owl! Our Queen this year is none other than the Conjurer of Cosmic Creativity, Summoner of the Superb Owl, and Queen of Darkness: Meghan Davis!
Meghan is beyond thrilled to be crowned this year’s Royalty, and her krewe, The Vampiric Council of New Orleans, served as inspiration for this year’s theme. Haven’t seen What We Do In the Shadows? The Overlords highly recommend watching Season 2, Episode 3, “Brain Scramblies,” for some context on the Vampiric Council (consider it your nerd homework).
About Our Queen, Meghan Davis:
Meghan hails from Pennsylvania—fittingly similar to Transylvania—and has been a proud New Orleanian since 2010. She joined Chewbacchus in 2014, starting with the Krewe of Who, and has since founded and led several subkrewes. Now, she leads the Vampire Council. Meghan is a renowned artist, specializing in face and body painting, and has been featured in multiple articles. Don’t miss her amazing TikTok art account and website!
