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Krewe of Alla could replace Nyx in Wednesday before Carnival parade lineup

Krewe of Alla could replace Nyx in Wednesday before Carnival parade lineup
I’M KAYLA NORWOOD. ALL RIGHT. TIME IS NOW 416 INTO CARNIVAL CENTRAL. THE KREWE OF ALLA APPEARS TO BE MOVING TO THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ROUTE BEFORE MARDI GRAS. THIS PARADE USUALLY ROLLS TWO FRIDAYS BEFORE MARDI GRAS, BUT NOW IT APPEARS THEY ARE TAKING THE SPOT FOR THE KREWE OF NIX. A FEW WEEKS AGO, THE NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL VOTED TO REVOKE NIX’S PERMIT FOR CARNIVAL 2025. NIX HAS BEEN THE CENTER OF MULTIPLE ISSUES. ALI’S LEADERSHIP ISSUED A STATEMENT SAYING, QUOTE, WE HAVE EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN MOVING TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOLLOWING DRUIDS. WE FEEL THAT THIS PROPOSED SCHEDULE CHANGE WOULD BE A WIN WIN SOLUTION FOR BOTH THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND FOR ALLA, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING THOSE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS. SOURCES SAY A DECISION WILL BE
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Krewe of Alla could replace Nyx in Wednesday before Carnival parade lineup
A krewe that usually rolls at the beginning of the New Orleans float parade season could be moving to a date closer to Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Alla could move to the Wednesday night before Mardi Gras, which traditionally was the spot the Krewe of Nyx used for their parade. This change in schedule would mark a significant shift in the traditional Mardi Gras parade lineup. The Krewe of Nyx, which has been at the center of multiple issues, recently had its permit for Carnival 2025 revoked by the New Orleans Council.The decision to revoke the permit came after the Krewe of Nyx faced several controversies. The leadership of the Krewe of Alla has reportedly expressed interest in the Wednesday night slot, following Druids.The krewe captain of Alla said they believe this could be a win-win solution for the krewe and the city. The statement read: "The Krewe of Alla has expressed an interest in moving to Wednesday night following Druids. We feel that this proposed schedule change would be a win-win solution for both the City of New Orleans and for Alla and we look forward to continuing those discussions with the appropriate city officials." As the Mardi Gras season approaches, the city of New Orleans is expected to decide on the proposed schedule change soon.

A krewe that usually rolls at the beginning of the New Orleans float parade season could be moving to a date closer to Mardi Gras.

The Krewe of Alla could move to the Wednesday night before Mardi Gras, which traditionally was the spot the Krewe of Nyx used for their parade.

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This change in schedule would mark a significant shift in the traditional Mardi Gras parade lineup.

The Krewe of Nyx, which has been at the center of multiple issues, recently had its permit for Carnival 2025 revoked by the New Orleans Council.

The decision to revoke the permit came after the Krewe of Nyx faced several controversies.

The leadership of the Krewe of Alla has reportedly expressed interest in the Wednesday night slot, following Druids.

The krewe captain of Alla said they believe this could be a win-win solution for the krewe and the city.

The statement read:

"The Krewe of Alla has expressed an interest in moving to Wednesday night following Druids. We feel that this proposed schedule change would be a win-win solution for both the City of New Orleans and for Alla and we look forward to continuing those discussions with the appropriate city officials."

As the Mardi Gras season approaches, the city of New Orleans is expected to decide on the proposed schedule change soon.