What to Wear to the Krewe of BOO! Parade

When it comes to the Krewe of BOO!, there’s only one rule for dressing up: go big or go invisible. This is New Orleans, darling—we don’t do subtle, especially during Halloween.

From terrifying terrors to tongue-in-cheek tributes, your costume is your ticket to join the spooky spectacle. Whether you're marching, throwing beads, or howling from the sidelines with a to-go cup in hand, here are some costume ideas to help you haunt the streets in style.

🎃 Classic, But Make It Crescent City

These staples never go out of style—especially when given that signature NOLA flair.

• Voodoo Priestess / Priest: Top hat, skull face paint, feathers, and lots of beads. Bonus points if you bring a (fake) snake.

• Marie Laveau: Embody the voodoo queen with elegance, headwraps, candles, and serious energy.

• French Quarter Phantom: Victorian mourning wear, black lace parasol, ghostly makeup, and a “freshly haunts the Marigny” attitude.

• Second Line Skeleton: Bones in a tuxedo, umbrella in hand, ready to boogie with the brass band.

🧠 Funny Bone Favorites (For the Jokesters)

If spooky’s not your vibe but clever is, these costume ideas are all treat, no trick.

• “Beignet of the Living Dead”: Zombie chef with powdered sugar all over your face. Delicious and deadly.

• Ghost Tour Guide: Fanny pack, flashlight, dramatic delivery, and laminated ghost facts. Haunt with historical accuracy.

• Haunted Hand Grenade: Dress as the iconic Bourbon Street cocktail—with glowing green details and a warning label.

• Moth to a Flame: Wear wings and follow around someone in a giant LED candle costume. It's a duet of doom.

🦴 Terrifying and Theatrical

For those who want to scare, slay, and serve serious horror realness.

• Swamp Witch: Mossy robes, glowing staff, and a look like you crawled out of the bayou to hex a tourist.

• Wailing Banshee: Long, tattered whites, windblown hair, and a scream that echoes down Tchoupitoulas.

• Carnival Demon: Mardi Gras mask turned evil, complete with horns, glitter blood, and a crown of broken beads.

• Possessed Parade Queen: Beauty pageant meets horror film—think tiara, sash, and creepy head spins.

🧟 Group & Couple Costume Ideas

Nothing says Halloween like a coordinated chaos crew.

• Deadly Dozen: A zombie marching band or ghostly krewe, tossing spooky throws to the crowd.

• “Boo Krewe”: A punny float-inspired group with names like Count Beadc-ula, The Candy Queen, and The Fogfather.

• Haunted History Tour: Dress as different eras of New Orleans ghosts—pirate, flapper, 1800s bartender, vampire aristocrat.

• Monster + Mash: One of you’s Frankenstein, the other is decked out like a 1970s disco ball. It’s pun perfection.

✨ Pro Tips for Dressing to Distress

• Lights & Glow Are Your Friends: When the sun goes down, make sure you light up—glow sticks, LEDs, or EL wire all add eerie ambiance.

• Comfort Counts: You’ll be walking, dancing, and maybe even running from zombies. Wear shoes your feet won’t curse you for.

• Weather Check: October in New Orleans can be warm, chilly, or both within 30 minutes. Layer creatively.

• Makeup > Masks: Want to catch throws and cheers? People respond better when they can see your face—just make it a terrifying one.

So what should you wear to Krewe of BOO!?Whatever haunts your heart, cracks people up, or turns heads in the crowd. This is your Halloween runway, and the ghosts are watching.

🕯️ Dress to impress… or to possess. We’ll see you in costume, creatures.