Intergalactic Krewe of

Chewbacchus

Krewebacchus

Navigate the Future of Chewbacchus Membership at https://krewebacchus.org and checkout our FAQ section!

As our glorious Krewe has expanded its dominion across the galaxies (or at least the greater New Orleans area), managing our ever-growing legion of rebels, imperials, aliens, and earthlings has become a logistical challenge of cosmic proportions. Our previous methods, while functional, required our Overlords to perform countless manual calculations and interlink disparate data streams, leaving SubKrewe Captains without real-time intel on their forces.

Enter Krewebacchus – our brand new, custom-built system designed to be the neural network connecting every facet of our Krewe operations!

What is Krewebacchus?

Krewebacchus, accessible at https://krewebacchus.org, is your personal portal and the Krewe’s central database for all things membership related. It’s where you’ll:

  • Create and manage your individual profile.
  • Purchase your annual membership dues.
  • Add and manage memberships for your children (under 18).
  • Affiliate with your chosen SubKrewe.
  • Purchase add-ons like Chewbacchanal VIP upgrades and Contraption Parking.
  • (In the future!) Access parade day QR codes, interact in member forums, and much more!

Why the Upgrade? The Mission Behind the System

Krewebacchus was built to bring order to our ever-expanding universe and enhance the member experience. Our key objectives include:

  • Streamlined Management: Reducing the manual workload for Overlords and volunteers, freeing them up for more revelry-focused tasks!
  • Empowered SubKrewes: Providing SubKrewe Captains with real-time access to their member roster, payment status, and contact information.
  • Accurate Roster: Ensuring we have a precise count and identity of every member for safety, planning, and communication.
  • Future Expansion: Building a foundation for exciting new features that will connect members and improve parade logistics.

Navigating the New System: Key Operational Changes

Embarking on this new system involves a few procedural adjustments compared to our previous methods. Please review these vital protocols:

  • Your Personal Email is Key: When creating your account at https://krewebacchus.org, please use a personal email address that you check regularly. This email is your unique identifier in the system. Avoid using shared or SubKrewe-specific email addresses.
  • Individual Accounts for Adults: Every member aged 18 and over must create their own unique Krewebacchus account and purchase their own membership. This allows us to properly track each individual member’s journey within the Krewe.
  • Younglings and Padawans: Members under 18 years old should not create their own accounts. They can and should be added as “Child Members” under an adult guardian’s account. The adult will then purchase their child’s membership through their own profile.
  • Lifetime Members – Initial Scan: If you are a Lifetime Member, please create your account using the email address you believe we have on file for you. The system is designed to automatically recognize you based on this email. If Krewebacchus doesn’t identify you as a Lifetime Member after creating your account, please contact krewebacchus@chewbacchus.org so we can verify and update your information. Lifetime Members do not pay annual dues but can purchase add-ons like VIP Chewbacchanal access.
  • Dues Precede Privileges (Mostly!): To ensure the structural integrity of our Krewe and its systems, your primary membership dues must be paid and confirmed in Krewebacchus before you can purchase most add-ons (like VIP Chewbacchanal access) or gain full benefits.
  • SubKrewe Pre-Population & Activation Protocol: SubKrewes that rolled in 2025 have been pre-populated in the system and are pre-approved for 2026.
    • Captains: Log in to Krewebacchus, find your SubKrewe, claim it, update its details, and indicate whether your SubKrewe plans to roll in 2026. Completing this step activates your SubKrewe and gives you access to captain tools.
    • Members: You can join your pre-populated SubKrewe in Krewebacchus even if your Captain hasn’t fully claimed/activated it yet. However, for the smoothest experience and to ensure your Captain has access to your information, encourage your Captains to complete their activation steps ASAP!
  • Active SubKrewes & Captain Access: A SubKrewe is considered fully active, allowing Captains to see their full member roster within Krewebacchus, only when at least one of its registered captains has paid their annual membership dues and claimed their SubKrewe profile.
  • Eventbrite’s New Role: Eventbrite is now solely our secure payment processing partner. All membership data, affiliations, and future check-in information reside within your Krewebacchus profile at https://krewebacchus.org.
  • Add-Ons as Separate Missions: Chewbacchanal VIP upgrades and Contraption Parking passes are now acquired as distinct purchases within Krewebacchus after your main membership (or Lifetime status) is secured.

Joining a SubKrewe: Understanding Admission Policies

Once you’ve created your Krewebacchus account and paid your membership dues (or confirmed your Lifetime status), you can affiliate with a SubKrewe! Krewebacchus supports the various methods our incredible SubKrewes use to welcome new members. When you browse or search for SubKrewes in the system, you’ll see which policy they follow:

  • Open: These are the most accessible SubKrewes! If a SubKrewe is “Open,” any paid member can join directly through Krewebacchus without needing special permission. Simply click “Join”!
  • Open with Restrictions: These SubKrewes welcome any paid member who meets specific criteria set by the Captains (e.g., requires a certain type of contraption, participates in specific crafting). While you can often join immediately in Krewebacchus, it’s crucial to understand and adhere to the SubKrewe’s stated restrictions to remain a member in good standing. Review their SubKrewe profile carefully!
  • Closed: For “Closed” SubKrewes, joining requires the approval of the SubKrewe Captain(s). When you request to join in Krewebacchus, your request will be sent to the Captain(s), who will then review it in the system and either approve or decline.
  • By Referral: Similar to “Closed” SubKrewes, joining “By Referral” also requires Captain approval. However, the application process in Krewebacchus will also require you to provide the name of the member who referred you to the SubKrewe. Captains will review your request and referral before approving or declining.

Krewebacchus provides SubKrewe Captains with a simple workflow within the system to manage incoming requests for Closed and By Referral SubKrewes. If you apply to a Closed or By Referral SubKrewe, please be patient as the Captain reviews your application.

2026 Membership Dues: A Quantity-Based System

For the 2026 parade cycle, we have shifted to a quantity-based tiered pricing structure for membership dues. This rewards early enlistment!

  • Annual Membership Dues (Ages 18+):
    • $42 for the first 500 memberships purchased
    • $62 for the next 500 memberships purchased
    • $82 for the third 500 memberships purchased
    • $100 after the first 1500 memberships are purchased
  • Child Membership Dues (Ages <18):
    • $21 for the first 50 child memberships purchased
    • $41 for the next 50 child memberships purchased
    • $61 for the third 50 child memberships purchased
    • $81 after the first 150 child memberships are purchased

(Please note: These tiers are based on the total number of memberships purchased across the Krewe, not within specific SubKrewes.)

The Future is Bright (and Full of Wookiees!)

Krewebacchus is just powering up! While the current focus is on membership, payments, and SubKrewe affiliation, we have many exciting features planned for future phases, including:

  • Seamless QR codes for wristband pickup on parade day.
  • Integrated forums for member-to-member communication and collaboration.
  • Tools for managing throws, contraption details, and more!

We understand that transitioning to a new system can sometimes feel like navigating an asteroid field. Please be patient as we fine-tune Krewebacchus. Your feedback and reports of any anomalies are crucial!

Need Support? Contact Command!

Don’t get lost in the data-verse! We have multiple channels to assist you:

  • Visit the Krewebacchus portal directly: https://krewebacchus.org
  • Join the conversation and get real-time help on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/kpkDTERm
  • Transmit technical questions, report bugs, or inquire about Lifetime Member recognition issues to our Krewebacchus team: krewebacchus@chewbacchus.org
  • Check out our FAQ section below for answers to common questions.