If you didn't catch a purse during Mardi Gras, you'll get another chance this summer.
The Mystic Krewe of Nyx will roll down a new route on July 27 for their first ever summer parade.
“The Krewe of Nyx has consistently raised the bar,” Founder and Captain Julie Lea said. “We think it is a great way to bring additional revenue and tourism to the city during the summer. A summer parade is a logical and fun bridge from one Mardi Gras season to the next.”
Instead of their signature purses, Krewe of Nyx members will throw bejeweled plastic beach shovels.
The 1970s-themed parade will assemble at Elysian Fields, parade down Elysian Fields to North Peters, North Peters to Decatur, Decatur past Jackson Square to North Peters, North Peters to Canal, up Canal to Burgundy then U- turn, down Canal to Tchoupitoulas and Tchoupitoulas to Andrew Higgins.