New Orleans East is set for a Family Day takeover when the all-female Krewe of Nefertiti rolls its “Bayou Nefertiti” parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1. The krewe expects roughly 250 riders spread across 14 floats, with marching bands and dance troupes bringing extra energy along Lake Forest and Read boulevards. Floats will play up swamp and bayou scenes, complete with mythic sirens, and paradegoers can keep an eye out for a surprise piece of decorative jewelry among the throws. LaShonda Tenner reigns as this year’s queen, as reported by Gambit.
According to Gambit, the “Bayou Nefertiti” theme runs across all 14 floats and about 250 riders, with local marching bands and dance groups set to perform along the route. Gambit also confirms LaShonda Tenner as this year’s queen and lists the official start time as 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1.
What the parade will look like
The Krewe of Nefertiti describes itself as blending community service with Carnival fun under the motto “We Serve, Before We Roll,” and the Feb. 1 parade is billed as a dedicated family-day event. The krewe’s website features signup details for marching and dance groups, along with basic viewing tips for neighbors and visitors. Krewe of Nefertiti posts logistical updates on that parade page.
Where and when to watch
Regional parade schedules place the Nefertiti route along Lake Forest and Read boulevards in New Orleans East, with a 1 p.m. kickoff. KNOE and other parade trackers list the krewe as part of the Family Gras weekend lineup, making it one of the earlier neighborhood parades before the larger uptown processions roll.
Throws and surprises…