The Krewe: Le Krewe D'Etat is, as are several parades, satirical in nature. However, D'Etat usually takes things one step further, and no cow is sacred. The name is a pun on the phrase "coup d'etat." This is a relatively new krewe, established in 1996, but is now one of the crowd favorites. The Krewe does not have a monarch, but rather, a "Dictator," whose identity is never revealed to the public. The "court" includes includes "The Kingfish," "The Special Man (after a New Orleans TV character)," "The Minister of Misinformation," The Keeper Of The Bones," and "The High Priest."
The Parade: Their personal motto is "Vivite ut Vehatis. Vehite ut Vevatis,"or “Live to Ride, Ride to Live.” The parade is usually held on the Friday before Mardi Gras, and its theme is always a deeply held secret until the parade rolls. They are famous for their special throw, glow-in-the-dark beads with flashing green eyes, but they always have unusual "gifts" to bestow on the roaring crowds.
