The Krewe of Pontchartrain is proudly named to honor the lake that borders New Orleans. Mr. Mudbug, their crawfish-themed float, is a crowd favorite. For all of the Mardi Gras parades, you'll have a commanding comfortable view from our grandstand seating in the 500 block of St. Charles Avenue. Equipped with restroom and within easy access to downtown parking and to a large selection of food and beverages, the Royal Grandstand is available for all Orleans parades, from February 10, 2012 thru Mardi Gras Day. The Krewe of Choctaw's motif was inspired by a wooden Indian housed at the political association's headquarters on St. Charles Avenue. Under the sponsorship of the Old Reliable Pleasure Club, the krewe pays tribute to the early Native-American settlers of Louisiana with its annual ball, the "Big Pow-Wow." Choctaw's king, queen, pages, and laddies-in-waiting are known as chief, princess, papooses, and Indian maidens, respectively. Grandstand seating for the popular parades go quickly, so order today!