1. A social organization or club, especially one that stages elaborate parades and balls during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Usage: chiefly U.S., Louisiana; often capitalized when referring to a specific organization

Examples

• The Krewe of Rex is one of the oldest and most prestigious Mardi Gras organizations in New Orleans.
• Members of the krewe spent months preparing their elaborate float for the parade.
• She joined a local krewe to participate in the Carnival celebrations.
• The krewe threw beads and trinkets to the crowds lining the streets.
• Different krewes compete to create the most spectacular parade displays.
• His family has been part of the same krewe for three generations.