Krewe Summary: The Trashformers is a marching Krewe that wants to flip the script on parade waste by collecting it as we pass the crowd instead of producing it by throwing stuff to them. WE ARE NOT A STREET CLEAN UP CREW. We get costumed up in eco/waste pun outfits, ride some shopping cart bike hybrids, interact with the crowd and take stuff from them as they hand it to us. In a light-hearted and fun way, we want them think about where that can or bottle was going if we weren’t there and be glad we came through to rescue it. Our goal is to one day have multiple similar Krewes marching intermittently throughout several parades as a genuine and effective method for helping reduce the amount of recyclable material left in the street and sent to the landfill. 2022 will be our third year marching.
Participation: Like everything in life, you get out what you put in. So, we would love to have you join us to collaborate on new ideas, help craft the communal pieces, offer to contribute $ to the Krewe production kitty and be proactive. We will need your enthusiasm, a little bit of elbow grease, a well executed costume and a few hours of your time on select weekends.
Sign Up: Here is the link to sign up. 1. Click join-> Click parade participation fees -> Click pay your fees -> Check all 3 of the the boxes -> Click pay your fees -> Click the cart icon at the bottom right of page -> Click checkout -> Finish process
Dates, Times, Meeting Points & Parade Route:
Beers, catching up & planning.
Thursday, January 19th, 2023 - 6:00pm - Port Orleans Brewery.
Crafting Session & Costume Concept Reveal
Saturday, January 28th, 2023 - 10am - 3962 Magazine St.
KreweDelusion Parade
Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at approx. 6:45pm - Formation @ JamNOLA in the Marigny @ 3:00pm
Duties:
Walking or biking approximately 3 miles in costume.
Asking for recyclables from parade watchers and explaining what we can collect.
Bagging, tying and lifting 30 gallon bags full of empty containers which are very light/less than 10lbs.
Weather: The Marching Krewe will follow the actions of the host parade. If they cancel or shift times, we will do so accordingly.
Safety: Everything’s cool and legit and all that, but by signing up and paying dues through the host parade, marchers agree to indemnify and hold harmless the host parade, Grounds Krewe Nola Inc. and any affiliated parties.
What Marchers should bring:
Gloves, reusable water bottle, backpack, rain gear, charged cell phone, comfy shoes.
What will be provided to Marchers:
Good vibes, drunk people, excellent karma.
Recyclable Disposable Waste Items:
Aluminum beer & soda cans, #1 or #2 plastic drink bottles.
Non-Recyclable Waste Items:
Glass, paper, cardboard, plastic #3 through #8 (most “go cups”), plastic bags, styrofoam, food.
Verbal Instructions: ”Hi! Welcome to the Mardi Gras. Can we please recycle your can/bottle for you? Not done yet? Chug it!”
