Krewe of Centurions · Archival Image
Established in 1979
The Story of the Krewe of Centurions
The Krewe of Centurions history begins in 1979. Since then the krewe has grown into a co-ed Mardi Gras krewe with more than 350 members, united by Mardi Gras parade tradition, celebration and community.
- Founded 1979
- 350+ members
- Co-ed krewe
The confirmed founding year of the Krewe of Centurions and the starting point of its documented story.
The Direct Answer
When was the Krewe of Centurions founded?
The Krewe of Centurions was founded in 1979. Today, it is a co-ed Mardi Gras organization bringing together more than 350 members for parade tradition, celebration and community.
A tradition that began in 1979 continues through every member who becomes part of the Krewe.
Additional founding names, early milestones and archival captions will be added only after they are confirmed by the Krewe.
The Centurions Timeline
Krewe of Centurions history, still being documented.
This Krewe of Centurions history timeline is a living record: the founding year and present-day membership are confirmed, and more milestones will be added as the Krewe verifies dates, names, photographs and captions from its archives.
The Krewe is founded.
The confirmed history of the Krewe of Centurions begins in 1979. Founding names and the complete origin account will be added after archival confirmation.
The story between then and now.
This position is reserved for a verified milestone from the Krewe’s archives. No date, route change, signature tradition or historical claim will be published here until the Krewe confirms it.
More than 350 members strong.
Today, Krewe of Centurions is a co-ed Mardi Gras organization with a working membership count of more than 350 people.
Mike’s verified timeline details and approved archival images will replace the labeled development position before launch.
The Centurions Identity
Tradition should feel alive.
The Krewe’s identity brings together established Mardi Gras tradition, shared belonging and an active member community without losing the energy that makes the celebration memorable.
Tradition
Founded in 1979, Centurions carries an established identity into every new parade season while continuing to welcome new members into the story.
Belonging
With more than 350 members, the co-ed Krewe is built around a shared experience—preparing, celebrating and taking part in Mardi Gras together.
Community
Parade night is a defining moment, but the member experience also includes opportunities to gather and participate beyond the route throughout the year.
Pride in the past. Belonging in the present.
These themes describe the approved public direction of the Centurions story. They are not presented as a formal mission statement or an official list of organizational values.
Lundi Gras Tradition
When tradition takes to the streets.
Lundi Gras parade night brings the Centurions identity into motion. Members move from preparation and the Pre-Parade Party to the lineup and their place aboard the float.
Members · Community · Celebration
Beyond Parade Night
Community carries the tradition forward.
The parade is a defining Centurions experience, but membership is not limited to one night. Opportunities to gather throughout the year help members build the relationships behind the celebration.
Members gather beyond the route through approved Krewe activities and community experiences.
Shared preparation and celebration help connect the year-round experience to parade night.
Current event information will identify which activities are upcoming, public or member-only.
Continue the Story
Where will you go next?
Become part of the Centurions story or explore the people who help carry its leadership and ceremonial traditions forward.
Add your chapter to the story.
Compare membership paths, see current pricing and learn what riding membership includes.
Explore MembershipMeet those who lead the Krewe.
Explore the current Royal Court, Captain and officers, along with the Krewe’s verified leadership archives.
Meet the Leadership- Founded in 1979
- 350+ members
- Co-ed Mardi Gras krewe
- Lundi Gras tradition