Our Sub-Krewes

Over the years, the parade grew in size. As the Krewe grew, it’s growth model became creating copies of itself – a new bean parade in another neighborhood. Today, there are three bean parade routes, five parade Sub Krewes (Red Beans, Dead Beans, Feijão, Mung Beans, and Queer Beans), 450 Krewe members, and around 15,000 spectators each Lundi Gras.

 Red Beans

Red Beans is the original marching group. It generally is open-ended thematically. On Lundi Gras, the Red Beans parade starts at the Marigny Opera House and walks from the Marigny into the Treme accompanied by Treme Brass Band.

Dead Beans

The Dead Beans parade was the first sub-krewe, formed in 2017. Their route starts in Bayou Saint John and ends in the Treme. The bean suits have a different theme each year. Members will also often make art in homage to someone who has recently passed. Dead beans is often accompanied by the Panorama Brass Band as well as Bon Bon Vivant.

Feijao

Feijão is a Brazil-themed sub-krewe that started in 2020. Members enjoy parading with samba percussion in a celebration of the diversities of cultures in New Orleans. This sub-krewe starts in the Bywater and meets up with the Red Beans parade in the Marigny.

Mung Beans

Launched in 2023, the Mung Beans are a pan-Asian themed sub-krewe of the Krewe of Red Beans. They share the same route as Dead Beans. Their dragon dance during the parade is a crowd favorite.

Queer Beans

The “Lez-Beans” started parading with the Krewe of Red Beans organically, and it led to the official launch of the broader umbrella of the “Queer Beans” sub-krewe in 2024 that celebrates LGBTQ+ identity. This sub-krewe route starts at Beanlandia and merges with the other sub-krewes in Treme.