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New Orleans Council officially votes to move Krewe of Alla to Nyx's old parade position

New Orleans Council officially votes to move Krewe of Alla to Nyx's old parade position
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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New Orleans Council officially votes to move Krewe of Alla to Nyx's old parade position
The New Orleans City Council has officially voted to move the Krewe of Alla to the Krewe of Nyx's old parade position in the Carnival parade lineup. The council voted on Thursday to move Alla to the Wednesday before Mardi Gras Day. The Krewe usually rolls at the beginning of the New Orleans float parade season. This change in schedule marks 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 expressed interest last month in the Wednesday night slot, following the Druids parade.The Krewe captain of Alla said they believe this could be a win-win solution for the Krewe and the city.

The New Orleans City Council has officially voted to move the Krewe of Alla to the Krewe of Nyx's old parade position in the Carnival parade lineup.

The council voted on Thursday to move Alla to the Wednesday before Mardi Gras Day.

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The Krewe usually rolls at the beginning of the New Orleans float parade season.

This change in schedule marks 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 expressed interest last month in the Wednesday night slot, following the Druids parade.

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