Author: Richard Riggs
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Overlook Film Fest 2024
HEY CHEWBS! Our friends over at The Overlook Film Festival are back at The PRYTANIA THIS WEEKEND! The Overlook Film Festival is a 4-day celebration of horror, taking place in America’s most haunted city and hosted at New Orleans’ very own Prytania Theatres! THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH – SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH Chewbacchus discount! Chewbacchus members get…
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Parade 2025!
FEBRUARY 1st, 2025 Membership for the 2025 The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus parade is on sale NOW!!! Membership is available until parade day via Eventbrite. Buy NOW!!…
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GET IN WHERE YOU FIT IN: What is a Subkrewe?
In ancient Greek and Roman societies, the pantheon of gods represented various aspects of life, nature, and human experiences. Different gods were associated with specific domains, such as love, war, wisdom, or fertility, and people would offer prayers, sacrifices, and participate in festivals to honor and seek favor from these gods. The worship of these…
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Chewbacchus 2024 Membership Open Now!
Purchase Membership Here! This Eventbrite ticket counts as your annual Krewe Membership dues and entry into the 2024 parade and afterparty. We also encourage members to attend our events throughout the year, such as May the Fourth, Midsummer Mardi Gras, Alien Beach Party, Set Your Phasers to Stunning, and more! The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus…
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2022 Events
The Throw Swap and Droid Collar Distributions are our main pre-parade events for 2022. Please see below for details. Throw Swap @ Port Orleans Brewery, 6:30-8:30pmWe’ll be in the side yard (completely open space) for our annual throw swap. Members can visit with each other and trade some handmade throws since we don’t always …
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Chewbacchus 2022
We’re looking forward to celebrating with all of you, in-person on February 5, 2022. All Hail! For 2022 memberships that support the krewe all year, go to Brown Paper Tickets. May The Wookiee Bless You. …
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2020 Parade Date: February 1
The 10th Annual Chewbacchus Parade will roll on February 1, 2020. Naturally, we are planning the biggest, best celebration ever, so please get your membership early. We’re heavily incentivizing early memberships, so our traditional price of $42 will last through August 31st. After that, prices will increase periodically. Head over to Brown Paper Tickets …
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Mid-Summer Mardi Gras 2019
Join fellow Chewbs on AUGUST 24 as we roll with our Krewe of OAK friends in Mid-Summer Mardi Gras. For those who might not know, Chewbacchus members are invited to join together as one big Subkrewe in this parade (or you can march separately, pay separately). The cost for participation for non-Lifetime Members is $10.…
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Return of the Alien Beach Party
Friday, June 14, 2019 – Chewbs gathered at The Drifter on Tulane Ave to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Pax Chewbacchus, the historical agreement to incorporate PUEWC and all fandoms into the krewe. We partied with a pool full of inflatable aliens and unicorns, a soundtrack by DJ Nothing, and a specialty cocktail called…
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Weather update
UPDATE 01/24/2026:We’re moving forward rain or shine this evening. Due to weather conditions, the lineup time will be condensed to keep things moving safely and smoothly. Please note: Franklin Ave will remain open to vehicular traffic until 5:00 PM. Members in the parade should not begin lining up until after the street is closed …
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2026 Merch!
The 2026 Chewbacchus theme has landed, and so has the first wave of new merch! Rep your intergalactic spirit with our first drop of new shirts, hats and flags! Pins and patches are coming soon, so you can keep building your rebellion in true Chewbacchian style. Grab your gear, rally your krewe, and get ready…
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Chewbacchus XV: Rebellions Are Built on Hope
The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus will parade through the Bywater, Faubourg Marigny, and French Quarter on Saturday, January 24, 2026, celebrating its fifteenth season with a theme that feels both timely and timeless: “Rebellions Are Built on Hope.” In true Star Wars-inspired fashion, Chewbacchus reminds us that joy, satire, and community can be the spark…