Founded in 1956, the Krewe of Pegasus is named for the white-winged horse of the mythological Grecian Gods who was born of the blood of Medusa. Its motto ("Neither rain, nor cold, strike, nor hurricane's might") bears particular significance to the Krewe of Pegasus. In 1965, Hurricane Betsy wiped out the Krewe's costumes...its first parade in 1966 rolled during a deluge...and one of its first balls was held in 15 degree weather. It later became the first to skirt the 1979 New Orleans Police strike by rescheduling its parade in nearby suburban Kenner.
The Knights of Sparta began rolling in Orleans Parish in 1981. The official krewe colors are Harvard red, old gold and forest green. Their website says "a spectacular signature float, a mule-drawn king's float, traditional flambeaux, and mounted officers are just a few of the wonderful features of the Knights of Sparta street parade each year."
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