Mystic Krewe of Nyx
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| Type | Parade Krewe |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To encourage, foster, promote, and cultivate a spirit of sisterhood amongst the members of the Krewe. To sponsor, conduct, direct, and administer plans, programs and activities relating directly and indirectly to the Mardi Gras season, including but not limited to: parades, balls, festivities, ceremonies, and events in the City of New Orleans. |
Region | New Orleans |
| Leader | Julie Lea |
| Website | www.kreweofnyx.org |
Organized and founded by Julie Lee in 2011, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx (stylized as "NYX") is an all-female Carnival Krewe organization based in New Orleans. Nyx's first pageant, "NOLA Reality Reigns," was featured on St. Charles Avenue Parade Route on February 15, 2012. The Mystic Krewe of Nyx is named after Nyx (/ˈnɪks/), the Greek goddess of night.
History
After Mardi Gras in 2011, founder and captain Julie Lee had an idea to start her own all-female Mardi Gras Krewe. On October 20, 2011, Julie Lee brought forth a motion resolution, which was not on the agenda. This was the first new Mardi Gras Krewe created in over a decade. Resolution R11-498 was presented by council members Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, Eric Granderson, and Kristen Gisleson supporting the application to roll in the 2012 Mardi Gras season and intending to add them to the 2012 parade schedule. The New Orleans City Council voted 7–0 in favor of putting forth a motion (M-11-495 #78) for the Krewe of Nyx to parade down the streets of New Orleans for the 2012 carnival season.[1]
On November 3, 2011, the New Orleans City Council voted to allow the Mystic Krewe of Nyx to parade in New Orleans in 2012. (#41-CAL. No. 28,734) With 6 yeas and 0 nays, the unanimous vote made November 3, 2011, a historic day for parading in the City of New Orleans and for the group of women who believed in a dream.[2]
Goddess Nyx
- 2012 Goddess Nyx I : Ms. Gigi Saak - Grand Marshal: Mrs. Karen Swensen - Parade Theme: "NOLA Reality Reigns"
- 2013 Goddess Nyx II : Ms. Lauren Thom - Grand Marshal: Mrs. Laura Buchtel - Parade Theme: "What a Girl Wants"
- 2014 Goddess Nyx III: Ms. Heather Hanlon Nichols - Grand Marshal: Mrs. Susan Spicer - Parade Theme: "Cookin' with the Krewe"
- 2015 Goddess Nyx IV: Mrs. Jenna Frazier - Grand Marshal: The Dixie Cups - Parade Theme: "Nyx Celebrates The King"
- 2016 Goddess Nyx V: Mrs. Lori Seuzeneaux - Grand Marshal: Mrs. Paggy Lee - Parade Theme: "Nyx Turns 5"
Membership
Signature Throw: Hand decorated purses
Krewe Colors: Pink & black
Mission: The Mystic Krewe of Nyx is established to unite women of diverse backgrounds for fun, friendship, and the joy of the Mardi Gras season.
Parade
The Krewe of Nyx parades on Wednesday night before Fat Tuesday along the traditional Uptown New Orleans, St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street, Parade Route immediately following the Krewe of Druids. Beginning on Jefferson Ave and Magazine and ending on Tchoupitoulas and Poydras Street. The Krewe of Nyx floats are designed and provided by PFJ Float Designers. On February 3, 2016 Nyx celebrated its 5th anniversary, and debuted its first signature float, a pink Nyx purse float.
Parade dates
Within three months of the City Council's approval, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx paraded on the streets of New Orleans for the first time.
- On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, the Krewe paraded with 534 riders.
- On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, the Krewe paraded with 921 riders.
- On Wednesday, February 25, 2014, the Krewe paraded with 1222 riders.
- On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, the Krewe paraded with 1511 riders.
- On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, the Krewe paraded with 2232 riders, Making “SUPER KREWE” Status.
- On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, the Krewe will parade with 2951 riders
Nola Nyxettes
Founded in August 2012, the Nola Nyxettes are the original dance team born of a Mardi Gras krewe. The Nyxettes were formed when the Captain of the Mystic Krewe of Nyx, Julie Lea, and Mary Smith teamed up. Their vision was to form a dance troupe who would sashay through the streets of New Orleans providing technical dance and fun entertainment to the residents and visitors of New Orleans Mardi Gras. The team performs in top hats and tails while sharing the colors of hot pink and black with the Krewe of Nyx.
Notable dates
- On November 3, 2011, the New Orleans City Council voted to allow the all-female Mystic Krewe of Nyx to parade in New Orleans in 2012.[3]
- On January 6, 2015, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx was presented with a proclamation from the New Orleans City Council, led by Councilmember at Large Jason Williams, acknowledging the Krewe as the largest all-female parading Krewe in Mardi Gras history.[4]
- September 2015 with over 2,200 members, Mystic Krewe of Nyx becomes the first all-female Super Krewe[5] for Mardi Gras 2015.
- In January 2016, Nyx teamed up with Haydel’s Bakery.[6] Each King Cake from Haydel’s Bakery included a Nyx pink porcelain purse to commemorate Nyx’s 5th anniversary and their new status as the first all-female Super Krewe in New Orleans.[7]
External links
References
- ^ "Regular City Council Meeting - Oct 20th, 2011". cityofno.granicus.com. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ^ "Regular City Council Meeting - Nov 3rd, 2011". cityofno.granicus.com. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ^ "Regular City Council Meeting - Nov 3rd, 2011". cityofno.granicus.com. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ^ "City Council Recognizes Krewe of NYX as Largest Female Krewe". Feb 2, 2012.
- ^ Macash, Doug (September 14, 2015). "Nyx claims the title of first all-female super krewe for Mardi Gras 2016". Nola.
- ^ Sanchez, Juan (2016-01-06). "After reaching super krewe status, mini Nyx purses to be featured on Haydel's king cakes". WDSU. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
- ^ "Clutch Cakes | NOLA DEFENDER". www.noladefender.com. Retrieved 2016-07-08.