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New Overlord: Dr. Spahget T-1000

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…

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…

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…

Chewbacchus at Decadence Parade

Glam, bam, thank you ma’am! It’s time for the Chewbacchus nerd herd to show out for DECADENCE! Event is for Chewbacchus members who have paid their dues for 2025-2026. We strongly encourage you to…

Alien Beach Party

Come join us for an out-of-this-world experience at The Railyard Nola! Dress to impress in your best alien attire and mingle with fellow extraterrestrial enthusiasts. Don’t miss this epic night…

SYSTEMS UPGRADE INITIATED: Krewebacchus is LIVE at krewebacchus.org!

Our Krewe has grown faster than a runaway Millennium Falcon, and managing our ever-expanding Alliance of Wookiees, Droids, Starfleet Officers, and other assorted magnificent nerds has become a…

May The Fourth Be With You at Port Orleans Brewing Company

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!!! The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus and Port Orleans Brewing Company are teaming up on Saturday, May 4th, 2025 2-6pm to celebrate a Chewbacchus High Holy Day and the…

Join the Overlords for a 2025 post-parade debrief!

Sink your teeth into your favorite snacks and join us for a discussion of the 2025 parade this Monday, February 17 at 7pm on YouTube LIVE . Yes, we are moving to YouTube Live! Make sure to subscribe…

2025 Zone Lineup, arrival times and map

Zone Lineup/arrival times/map We ask that you adhere to the posted entry points to Franklin Ave. Please DO NOT try to enter from St. Claude as it will be shut down at 4pm. Please enter from the…

Chewbacchus 2025 merch has landed!

Greetings fellow Chewbacchanalians! Chewbacchus 2025 merch has landed! Gear up for a celestial celebration with our latest collection featuring t-shirts, pins, patches, and flags adorned with the…

A Blast from the Past! Chewbacchus Back stock Hits the Store!

Calling all ChewbaccaAliens! We've unearthed some hidden treasures from the Chewbacchus vault, and guess what? They're BACK IN STOCK! That's right! You can now snag some limited-edition pins,…

Chewbacchus 2025 Additional Press Release

For Immediate Release: The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is excited to announce an additional update to the lineup of royalty for our fourteenth annual parade, Chewbacchus XIV: The Rise of the…

Chewbacchus 2025 update: Rise of the Superb owl

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…

Chewbacchus at Midsummer Mardi Gras

Join us as we celebrate our annual HOT and SWEATY roll in Krewe of OAK's Midsummer Mardi Gras! Krewe of OAK's 2024 MSMG theme is "BIG TITTY TAKEOVER" with their presiding royalty Queen Nikki Miner…

Shop soft opening

After we redid our website earlier this year there was still quite some work to do on the shop, but it's finally here! The shop is open ! Right now, it's a soft opening, with only limited items…

chewbacchus in pride 2024

JOIN CHEWBACCHUS AS WE CELEBRATE IN THE NOLA PRIDE PARADE 2024! We'll be updating this event page as we get more info. The parade will start at 7pm on June 8th, following Pridefest in the Marigny. It…

May the fourth be with you!

As you celebrate one of our highest of holy days this weekend, the krewe encourages you to support some of our talented krewe members at "Art from the Stars." Step into a galaxy of artistic wonders…

Chewbacchus Sponsors the Plessy Green Gala

Our Sacred Drunkin Wookiee is proud to be a sponsor of the Plessy Green Gala, "an arts education fundraiser" being put on by Friends of Plessy. Head over to The Railyard NOLA, 710 Poland Avenue , on…

New Website!

After hard labor in the depths of our Data Center, many sleepless nights, gallons of coffee, the amount of bugs that make the densest jungle on earth seem like paradise, the millions of lines of…

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…

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!!

2024 Droid Collar Pickup Events

PARADE WEEK Take your pick of four events where you can pick up your Droid Collars (membership wristbands) during the week leading up to the parade. You must have a wristband to roll in the parade…

GET IN WHERE YOU FIT IN: What is a Subkrewe?

Chewbacchus and the Cult of the Sacred Drunken Wookiee embody a contemporary form of worship and celebration, rooted in popular culture and fandom. The parade, with its diverse subkrewes representing different fandoms, can be seen as a modern-day pantheon, where each subkrewe pays homage to a specific fandom or mythos. Just as ancient worshippers would seek connection, meaning, and inspiration from their gods, the followers of Chewbacchus find a sense of community, celebration, and shared devotion through their chosen fandoms...