Carnival Memphis Support Groups

Carnival Memphis is very fortunate to have these great groups of individuals that support our Party with a Purpose!

We could not do what we do without the support of these fun-loving and purposeful organizations and their members.

Members of these groups get discounts on Carnival Memphis memberships. Please feel free to contact Carnival Memphis or the groups directly for information about joining!

Grand Krewes

There are 10 Grand Krewes that support Carnival Memphis.

Each Krewe is dedicated to giving back to the community and holds fun and fundraising events for their members and the general public.

Every year the Grand Krewes meet and participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on historic Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee

Learn about Each Grand Krewe

The Secret Order of Boll Weevils was founded in 1966 as a secret society. The initial mission was to have mischievous fun with the Memphis Cotton Carnival elite, crash their parties, and make Memphis Cotton Carnival a little more colorful experience (much like real life boll weevils creating mayhem on cotton crops).

Over the years, this special group of men has evolved into a support group for what is known today as Carnival Memphis. Most importantly though, today’s Boll Weevil group is a community service group for the mid-south. Donned with green capes and masks, they travel throughout the city on a green bus and a 1941 green fire truck with anonymity. Led by their Evil Eminence, Todd Brown, they visit retirement homes, hospitals, the less fortunate, those with disabilities and many other facilities helping spread joy and financial support wherever they go…