Parade with Us This Carnival Season! We want you in the Krewe!
Get ready to experience Mardi Gras like never before with the Krewe of Kolossos! The human-powered, eco-conscious, parading phenomenon! Our whimsical, tricycle-powered bike zoo turns salvaged materials into majestic, one-of-a-kind creations—from Louisiana’s iconic white alligator to a playful triceratops. Each art piece began as a tricycle salvaged after Hurricane Katrina, transforming trash into treasure!
Join us in these parades:
Krewe of Mad Hatters (Family Gras, Metairie)
Saturday, January 30, 2027, 5 PM
Featuring an Alice in Wonderland collection!
Krewe of Muses (Uptown New Orleans)
Thursday, February 4th, 2027, 6:30 PM
Krewe of Tucks (Uptown New Orleans)
Saturday, February 6, 2027, 12 Noon
Want to Ride?
We’re inviting a limited number of riders to join the fun for $350 per rider
Parade package includes:
A majestic animal trike to ride
A custom upcycled costume: vest + marching band hat
(Just wear black, white, and/or red—we’ll do the rest!)
What to Expect:
- Parades last about 4 hours, including lineup and load-out.
- Arrive early to get to know your bike, meet fellow riders, and enjoy the pre-parade excitement.
- Bathrooms and attendants are available during the parade.
Our Vibe:
Kolossos is all about performance! Our dazzling creations are the star of the show, so:
No throws (the bikes are the spectacle!)
No phones, visible alcohol, smoking, or vaping during the parade.
Reserve Your Spot! email the Captain: kreweofkolossos@gmail.com
Spaces and trikes are limited, and each animal is one-of-a-kind. A 50% deposit secures your spot and your animal of choice.
Festivals
KOLOSSOS delivers the transformative power of Carnival parading into festival environments. A mobile showcase of costumes, art bike floats, dancers, music and props can be customized to your festival and provide attendees with a unique entertainment experience. Audiences will be dazzled when the carnival parade comes to them.
Film, Television & Commercials
KOLOSSOS is available to curate Mardi Gras-style parades and provide prop, costume, and float rentals for film, television, and commercials. We have worked with dozens of film productions over the last 15 years and can provide professional art on schedule, in line with your specific needs.
Events
Make your next event KOLOSSOS by bringing the spectacle of Carnival to your guests. KOLOSSOS creates custom productions to suit your birthday party, bar/bat mitzvah, wedding, second line, corporate event, or celebration. Let us bring the magic of Mardi Gras parading into your next event.
Weddings
Let KOLOSSOS take your special day to the next level with a colorful spectacle of customizable floats, costumes, performers, and props. Wedding second lines are an exciting way to move guests between wedding venues. KOLOSSOS art bikes make your wedding second line stand out.
Props
KOLOSSOS artists are available to create custom props for your event, production, or business. We have an exciting inventory of costumes, props, and floats available for rental. We can help you design and create artful items that will help take your production to the next level.
Promotional Art
KOLOSSOS artists are available to create custom props for your event, production, or business. Rentals are available of costumes, props, and floats. We have worked with conventions, festivals, corporations, and restaurants to create beautiful, eye catching art that helps promote their business in a fun, new way.
Big Heads
Our collection of Big Heads transforms any space into a Carnival. Our Big Heads perfectly marry ancient paper mache techniques with modern elements such as lights or effects. We are available to create Big Head character or mascot masks with your custom design. Read more about our Big Heads.
Mascot Costumes
Through paper mache and costume design, our expert artists can make your character come alive. We love to work with organizations to create mascots and characters that will really get your crowds going.
Art Bikes and Floats
Our expert papier mache artists have created a KOLOSSOS fleet of art bikes for your to enjoy in your next parade experience. We welcome new riders and artists to join us in the wonderful world of parading. We are also available to bring our skills to your custom designs.
Krewe and Parade Consulting
Want to make your own parade but don’t know how to do it? Let us help. We have helped create over 150 parades and second lines and have a KOLOSSOS amount of knowledge to share with you.
Paper Mache Repairs
We love working with paper mache (papier mache) sculptures from parades gone by. Let us restore your sculptures, costumes, floats, and props to their original glory and even take them to new heights. We can also update original works with LED lights or enhanced armatures or structures.