Founded in 1984, we will march with the oldest Mardi Gras parade in Slidell. Olde Towne Slidell’s original Marching Parade! We are family friendly and invite anyone to join. We will march with them in support of the Arts, Olde Towne, and Good Humor!

The raucous Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie was founded in 1984 by two artists (Charlotte Lowry Collins and Pat Hart) and their husbands, to bring a creative element to Slidell’s Mardi Gras.  They started Slidell’s first marching krewe, envisioning a night lit by flambeaux, marching bands, and quirky homemade floats and costumes. 

 Partnering with Olde Towne Slidell Association, the mission is “to promote the arts, Olde Towne Slidell, and good humor”. Each sub-krewe interprets the main theme in their own fanciful way.  Their signature throws are genuine MoonPies- over fifty thousand moon pies fly into the crowds of loyal fans lining the street.

​Their Red Beans and Rice Ball is a tomfoolery party with bands, the installation of royals, and traditional southern food and drink. Throughout most of the decades, local chef, Kevin Young and his wife Linda, have donated the main course from KY’s Bicycle and Sandwich Shop.

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