Intergalactic Krewe of

Chewbacchus

Join the Krewe! Become a ChewbacchanALIEN

General Membership Info

The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a Mardi Gras parade organization for the most revelrous of Star Wars freaks, Trekkies, Whovians, mega-geeks, circuit benders, cryptozooligists, UFO conspiracy theorists, mad scientists, and members all other nerdoms.

Our formula is simple: Bacchanalian Revelry + Nerdcore = Chewbacchanaliens.

Zulu throws coconuts, Muses throws shoes, the Krewe of Chewbacchus throws incredible handmade bandoliers, towels (for intrepid galactic hitchhikers), and so many more beautiful pieces of art!

Chewbacchus is the future of revelry. We are an open source parade. Any and ALL sci-fi/fantasy/whatever-your-heart-desires costumes and themes are welcome. You can build and bring almost anything you want to roll in the parade. (Just make sure to follow the guidelines)

Seriously though… all parade contraptions must be pushed, pedaled, pulled or powered by electric motors (or particle propulsion). Art cars are only allowed in the parade with approval from the overlords.

Membership in the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus for the Chewbacchus parade is OPEN TO EVERYONE. Annual membership dues start at $42 (the answer to the Ultimate Question to Life, the Universe, and Everything) when you pay early and includes FREE entry to the Chewbacchanal as well as all sorts of extra perks. And, of course, the envy of your peers. If you procrastinate, extra fees will be applied.

Annual Memberships dues for 2024 were as follows (child membership rates start at $21 and increase on the same schedule/dates) and will soon be updated for 2025:

  • $42 through August 31
  • $62 through December 31
  • $82 through January 19
  • $100 January 20

All dues-paying members of Chewbacchus must be a member of an established, registered subkrewe. New subkrewes can request approval by emailing overlords.ikoc@gmail.com, before submitting the subkrewe rodeo registration.

Children, ages 4-12, are half price and pay only $21 for dues (plus procrastination fees when applicable). Ewokus rates follow the same schedule above, at the half-price rate. 

There are also a few free ways to join the Krewe:

  • We are always looking for fresh meat for our Parade Escort Team, the Redshirt Rebellion.
  • Photographers and Videographers who join the Pixel Squadron get total access to Chewbacchus events that they document.

Please note, annual membership dues are active through the parade weekend of that membership year. Annual dues are non-refundable.

Krewe Code of Conduct

Krewe love is true love and the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is committed to providing all of its members a safe Krewe experience where creative nerds thrive. 

The IKOC Overlords reserve the right to ban or sanction any krewe member or subkrewe. 

Illegal activity, conduct that puts the krewe in danger or conduct that goes against the rules and regulations of the parade and the city that have been clearly laid out (such as “absolutely no fire, ever”) are not tolerated. 

IKOC also does not tolerate harassment. Harassment is defined as behavior towards a person that causes mental or emotional suffering, which includes repeated unwanted contact without a reasonable purpose, insults, threats, touching, or offensive language. This includes sexual harassment, cyber-bullying, and cyber-stalking. We will totally ban you if you do these things to another krewe member. 

It’s not wise to upset a Wookiee.