Coming this December!!!
Darlings, if you think Christmas in New Orleans is all peppermint cocoa and holly jollies, let me snatch that snow globe fantasy and replace it with something gloriously grim: Krampus NOLAuf 2024, sashaying its goat-legged fabulousness down the streets of the Crescent City on Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 PM. Forget the jingle bells, sugarplums, and “Santa Baby”—this is the season for claws, horns, and a dash of good old-fashioned terror.
Meet Krampus: The Original Holiday Villain
Krampus, sweeties, isn’t your average holiday mascot. No reindeer games or fat-man-in-a-sleigh nonsense here. This half-demon, half-goat beastie from Alpine and Germanic folklore has one job: punishing bad kids at Christmas. Naughty list? Oh honey, he is the naughty list. Picture this: fur-covered monstrosities, gnarly horns, and a thirst for chaos. He’s like Santa’s messy cousin who skipped the North Pole HR meeting and went straight for the schnapps.
And what’s even more fabulous? This year’s Krewe of Krampus parade is stepping it up and stepping out. After two years of a stationary setup (cute but let’s be real—parades are made for prancing), Krampus NOLAuf is back to its full walking glory, promising bigger, hairier, and hornier (literally) costumes. It’s serving Alpine realness, y’all, and it’s not here to play.
Naughty by Nature? Perfect, You’ll Fit Right In
The Krewe’s motto, “Krampus knows when you’ve been naughty. He doesn’t care if you’ve been nice,” is basically a vibe check for life. So, if you’ve been misbehaving—and let’s face it, who hasn’t?—consider this your time to shine. Expect a procession of demonic divas in spectacular costumes, complete with horned headpieces, devilish grins, and enough fur to make a werewolf jealous. The parade is giving hella haute couture meets “Why didn’t I bring an extra pair of underwear?”
Oh, and don’t forget: this parade has heart beneath all the horror. It’s a fundraiser for Toys for Tots, so bring a new, unwrapped toy to share some holiday cheer—Krampus may punish, but he’s no Grinch.
Stay Wicked, Stay Wild: The Perfect Holiday Weekend
After you’ve had your fill of Krampus’ frosty fright fest, keep the holiday heat turned up by indulging in everything else that New Orleans has to offer during this glitter-soaked season. The French Quarter is positively dripping in tinsel, twinkling lights, and more adult beverages than your liver can count. Whether you’re shaking it to a jazz band, feasting on Cajun-spiced everything, or dancing until dawn, the Quarter is the holiday glow-up you didn’t know you needed.
And here’s the tea, squirrelfriends: you need a chic crash pad for all this merry madness. Enter The Historic Mardi Gras Inn, your charming, LGBTQ+ owned and operated oasis just steps from the parade route and every holiday happening in the French Quarter. No promises except this: clean, affordable rooms (recently renovated to absolute perfection) and a warm, welcoming staff who will make you feel like the main character. Plus, there’s a streetcar stop one block away, waiting to whisk you off to every hotspot in town. For additional information on accommodations call us directly at 504.949.5815 OR 1.800.209.9408. You can also visit us online at historicmardigrasinn.com.
Krampus + New Orleans = Unholy Holiday Perfection
New Orleans doesn’t just do Christmas—we give it a seductive, spooky edge that only this city can pull off. Krampus NOLAuf is the ultimate kickoff to a holiday season where naughty is the new nice, and the Krewe of Krampus is here to slay, stomp, and steal the spotlight. So, pack your sassiest holiday attire, throw in a pair of comfy shoes (parade-watching is not a high-heel affair, babes), and head to the Crescent City for a weekend of wild adult fun, indulgent eats, legendary nightlife, and enough queer holiday magic to last you until next year.
Because if Krampus is coming for us, honey, we might as well party with him. 🎄👹 Cheers to a naughty Christmas in NOLA!