One Krewe

The mission of One Krewe is to create accessible, safe, and inclusive parading and event experiences for people living with disabilities. Our vision is to foster a world where parades and events are universally designed, celebrating diversity, and ensuring that individuals of all abilities experience joy, connection with community, and belonging without barriers.

Make New Orleans Parades Accessible for Everyone:
Parades are the heart of New Orleans culture, yet for over one million residents and visitors with disabilities, the reality is stark: unsafe, inaccessible parade routes shut them out of the experience. Curb ramps are blocked, beads create hazards, and there are no adequate accessible viewing areas or critical services like ASL interpretation or audio descriptions.

New Orleans prides itself on hospitality and community, yet over one-third of Louisiana's population-adults and children with disabilities-are excluded from one of the city's most celebrated traditions. Whether locals or tourists, people with mobility impairments, sensory needs, or vision and hearing disabilities face overwhelming obstacles.

This isn't just about inclusion-it's about safety, community, and belonging. People with disabilities deserve to experience the magic of parades without barriers.

One Krewe is leading the change:
We design accessible parade routes, provide critical services, and train krewes to create an inclusive parading culture.
New Orleans can and must do better. Let's build a city where everyone can celebrate together.

Please donate today!

Testimonials

"My family appreciates the quiet zone for our noise-sensitive teenage daughter!" - parade attendee

"Had a great time at the parade. Loved hearing the MC's tell the history and story of the individual groups as they passed." - S. Foret

"We SO deeply appreciate the quiet zone and it was a gamechanger for our sensory processing child." - parade attendee

"This is so wonderful!! I am a pediatric Occupational Therapist who works with those with sensory and other special needs. This makes me so happy! Thank you for providing this inclusive experience." - C. Steeves

"Thanks to all who made it possible for me to attend my 1st event. It wouldn't have been possible without you." - A.M.