“It’s all about meow!”

Join us and experience the joy and friendship with one of Galveston, TX fastest growing all female, marching dance krewes.

Welcome to Krewe of Les Minous - Galveston, TX

Our Mission

Krewe of Les Minous is here to offer mature women a social organization to bond, unite and evoke a harmonious and fun experience regardless of nationality, size, race, religion or dance experience. The krewe strives to embrace, embody, and exude the love of music and dance among the members while building friendships, encouraging one ano

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Our Purpose

The krewes purpose is to promote friendship and community awareness through activities of volunteering, parading, events and fundraising in Galveston County. At Krewe of Les Minous, we believe that building a strong and supportive environment is key to our success.

Membership Benefits

Your membership with Krewe of Les Minous and L'Purrs includes a variety of fun and exciting events, fun parties, practices and community volunteering. Parades! Don't forget the parades! It also includes the opportunity to connect with other like-minded women. Plus, you'll be supporting a community of passionate, eager dance enthusiasts that love the Mardi Gras culture.

Krewe of Les Minous Requirements

Membership (Please read all carefully)

Annual Dues:

$150 - due by August 1st.

Age Requirement:

35 +

Join Our Krewe - "It's the Cat's Meow!"

We strive to represent diversity and promote sisterhood among dance enthusiasts. Our season begins in August and runs through the following spring. You would be an ideal new member candidate if you:

Find joy in dancing
Enjoy sisterhood activities with a large group of women
Have the financial resources to pay for annual membership dues and costume components
Are available once a week for regularly-scheduled, mandatory practice and one mandatory practice
Have flexible evening and weekend schedules for parades and community events
Have the stamina to dance for up to two hours at a time (approximately five to ten miles) during Mardi Gras parades
Have an easy-going attitude to embrace the dynamic nature of parades and special events

Costumes - Our Uniform

Black and Red are our krewe colors.

Required pieces:

Black Corset
Nude Tights
Black sequin shorts/skorts
Black fishnet tights
Top Hat or Beret, Red & Black
Black, short combat boots
Black sheer under shirt
Black and Red Krewe Specific Skirts
Red belt
Red bow ties OR combination of Black & Red
Red Velvet, opera length gloves
Black Velvet, opera length gloves
Wigs and other accessories (optional)
Required Krewe T-Shirt (comes with membership)
Other required accessories as needed

Guidelines and Expectations

GUIDELINES:

Come to practice. Learning the routines is our most important objective.
Meet the Krewe; make new friends.
Respect and understand we are a team and as a team member, have consideration for your fellow members and keep the interests of the Krewe at heart.
Respect and support the choreographers and/or anyone that assistants them; they really have the Krewe's best interest in mind.
Smile more than you want to.
Begin now to work on your endurance. Gambrinus and Momus are long parades.

EXPECTATIONS:

Put forth 100% effort, energy and enthusiasm; remember, your Krewe counts on you.
Be prepared and committed to a minimum of 2 practices per month beginning September through January.
Be prepared for 1 mandatory Christmas practice and 2 mandatory practices for Mardi Gras. You will be expected to attend the Christmas practice and 1 of the Mardi Gras practices.
Respect everyone’s time. Be punctual. Practice will start on time.

Explore L'Purr Support Krewe

Membership (Please read all carefully)

Annual Dues:

$65 - due by August 1st.

Age Requirement:

35 +

Benefits of Joining L’Purrs:

Networking. Krewe of Les Minous is a spectacular group of multi-talented women from different backgrounds and experiences, and joining our organization as a L’Purr is a wonderful way to meet new people.
Socialize. Come have fun with us! Decorate throws at Bead Parties, socialize at a Les Minous happy hour, or take advantage of a number of other social opportunities!
Service. We provide various fun opportunities to give back to our Galveston County Community year round.
Feel the Excitement: Experience Mardi Gras in a whole new way. There’s nothing like marching down The Strand in a Mardi Gras parade.

Requirements

Thank you for your interest in becoming a L’Purr with the Krewe of Les Minous! L’Purrs are the amazing men and women who march with the Les Minous, offering support on the various parade routes, for crowd control, carrying our banners and props, passing out our signature throws, helping with production, interacting with the crowd and so much more fun through the year!

Guidelines and Expectations

GUIDELINES:

Meet the Krewe; make new friends.
Respect and understand we are a team and as a team member, have consideration for your fellow members and keep the interests of the Krewe at heart.
Smile more than you want to.
Begin now to work on your endurance. Gambrinus and Momus are long parades.

EXPECTATIONS:

Put forth 100% effort, energy and enthusiasm; remember, your Krewe counts on you.
Be prepared for 2 mandatory practices. One for Christmas and one for Mardi Gras. You are expected to attend these practices.
Respect everyone’s time. Be punctual. Practice will start on time.

Costumes - Your Uniform

Black Sequin Shorts/Skorts
Black Mesh Shirt
Red Camisole
Black Fishnet Tights
Nude Tights
Black Corset
Black Bow Tie
Black, long opera gloves
Black Krewe specific skirts
Black Cat Ears Headband
Black Short Combat Boots
Wigs and other accessories (optional)
Other required accessories as needed
Required Krewe T-Shirt (comes with membership)

“If you're looking for a way to get out of the house and experience life, this is the purr-fect opportunity for you!! Put on some glitter and some rhinestone ears and become a L’Purr!"

Founding Members

Jeri Shivers

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Jeri Shivers

Founder

Events/Social Media

Choreography

The Top Hats

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Jeri Shivers

Leadership Team

2024 - 2025

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Leadership Team

Choreography

Social Media

Star Jackson

Delynda LeCompte

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Leadership Team

Charity

Trish Longoria

Delynda LeCompte

Leadership Team

Parades

L'Purr's & Tom Cats

Delynda LeCompte

Leadership Team

Costumes

Choreography

The Cats Meow

Krewe of Les Minous Choreography Team 2024 - 2025

The Cats Meow

Photos by R Crew Photography

Hell Cats

The Cats Meow

Hell Cats

Krewe of Les Minous fearless Parade Team.

“It’s all about meow!”

"Come Dance with Me"... Celebrating New Members. A few spots for L'Purrs are still available.

Get the Low Down

And All That Jazz

About (Lay Mee-Noo - The Kitties)

We Are............Krewe of Les Minous

Milestone Memories

Events

Our Vibe

Welcome to Krewe of Les Minous - Galveston, TX

Our Mission

Our Purpose

Membership Benefits

Membership Benefits

Krewe of Les Minous Requirements

Membership (Please read all carefully)

Join Our Krewe - "It's the Cat's Meow!"

Costumes - Our Uniform

Guidelines and Expectations

Explore L'Purr Support Krewe

Membership (Please read all carefully)

Benefits of Joining L’Purrs:

Requirements

Guidelines and Expectations

Costumes - Your Uniform

"And now, in todays news......"

Scatting about Town - Our Community Outreach

Snapshots of Krewe of Les Minous Memories

Lights, Camera, Action

Me-wow!

Christmas Ready!

It's our Logo!

In the News

Inaugural Masquerade Ball

Mardi Gras! Galveston - Parade #4

Z Krewe - Parade #3

Founding Members

Jeri Shivers

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Jeri Shivers

The Top Hats

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Jeri Shivers

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Star Jackson

Delynda LeCompte

Ashley Schaper-Ramirez

Trish Longoria

Delynda LeCompte

Delynda LeCompte

Delynda LeCompte

Delynda LeCompte

Delynda LeCompte

The Cats Meow

The Cats Meow

The Cats Meow

The Cats Meow

The Cats Meow

Hell Cats

The Cats Meow

Hell Cats

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kreweoflesminous.com

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