In the Fall of 2000, a group of African Americans came together to form the first African American Krewe in Shreveport, Louisiana to increase minority participation during the Mardi Gras season. Harambee is a Swahili word meaning “TO PULL TOGETHER” . The Krewe also supports a charity of choice, the NW Louisiana Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. In 2006, the Harambee Kids Krewe was formed for teens and youth ages 8 -18 to increase minority children’s participation during the Mardi Gras season. The Krewe Kids must maintain at least a C average in school. The Kids Krewe also supports charities that aid children with special needs.
LINKS
http://kreweofharambee.tripod.com
http://public.fotki.com/kreweofharambee
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2008
2008 Krewe of Harambee Parade Participant Application
posted in Krewe of Harambee No Comments2008 Parade Participant Application
Entries extended to January 13, 2008.
January 21, 2008 —— Downtown Shreveport, Louisiana
Route:Elvis Presley Blvd; east on Milam Street; left on Texas; left on Common; right on Milam back to auditorium
2:00 p.m. - Line-up begins in the front of the Municipal Auditorium on Elvis Presley Blvd.
Televised on KTBS/KTXJ (check local listing for telecast)