A subkrewe of Chewbacchus

Krewe of
Arthur Dent

We are the hoopiest froods marching through New Orleans. Mostly harmless. Always bring a towel.

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Entry #1

So long, and thanks for all the throws

The Krewe of Arthur Dent is a Hitchhiker's-Guide-to-the-Galaxy themed subkrewe rolling under the great glittering banner of Chewbacchus, New Orleans' sci-fi Mardi Gras parade.

We march for the perpetually-bewildered everyman: the one in the dressing gown, clutching a cup of something almost — but not quite — entirely unlike tea, wondering how any of this happened. If you've ever felt mildly out of your depth in a galaxy that refuses to make sense, congratulations: you're one of us.

  • 42 reasons to march
  • 1 towel (minimum)
  • ∞ improbability
The Krewe of Arthur Dent, as catalogued by the Guide.

Entry #2

How to hitch a ride

The Guide has surprisingly little to say about joining the Krewe of Arthur Dent, mostly because it is so straightforward that there is very little to panic about. There are no forms in triplicate, no Vogon poetry recitals, and no secret handshake. There are, however, two ways aboard, depending on whether you are arriving fresh or defecting from another vessel. Pick the path that applies to you; both end with you marching beside us.

▸ Route A — New traveller

You've never paid Chewbacchus dues

1

Travel to krewebacchus.org

The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus' official membership portal. Despite its appearance, it will not bite. (Mostly harmless.)

2

Pay your Chewbacchus dues

This makes you a fully-credentialed ChewbacchanALIEN. The dues go to Chewbacchus itself, not to us.

3

Select the Krewe of Arthur Dent

When the portal asks which subkrewe to march with, choose us. Do not panic — an excellent decision.

▸ Route B — Switching ships

Already a ChewbacchanALIEN elsewhere

1

Make sure your dues are paid

A traveller is only as welcome as their standing with the mothership. Confirm your dues are current on krewebacchus.org.

2

Open "My SubKrewe"

From your krewebacchus.org account, find the My SubKrewe section — the nerve-centre of your current allegiance.

3

Leave, then choose Arthur Dent

Sever your old ties (amicably — we're all friends here) and select us instead. No towel is harmed in the process.

You're aboard

Both routes arrive here. Find the group chat, locate a towel, and you are officially a frood who knows where theirs is.

Sign up at krewebacchus.org →

Entry #3

Help build

Every krewe needs a contraption. The Guide is pleased to report that the Krewe of Arthur Dent is building two, on the entirely reasonable grounds that one is never quite enough.

We are assembling Deep Thought — the second-greatest computer in all of time and space, famous for spending seven and a half million years calculating the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything (it is 42; we have checked) — alongside a working slice of Milliways, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe, specifically its bar, mounted atop a trailer. Everything, the Guide notes, is improved by being mounted atop a trailer.

All of this is taking shape at our build space out in Chalmette. No engineering degree is required; enthusiasm, opposable thumbs, and a healthy disrespect for the laws of probability will do nicely. Many of our finest froods arrived knowing nothing whatsoever and left knowing only slightly more.

Get build-day details
Preliminary build plans — Deep Thought & the Milliway's bar. Click to enlarge.

Entry #4

The road ahead

Two coordinates worth locking into your Infinite Improbability Drive: the big parade itself, and the party we're throwing before it.

Chewbacchus 2027 — Year of the Golden Wookiee

Parade date
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Roll time
7:00 PM
Line-up
Arrive ~4–6 PM (by zone)

That's the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus rolling through New Orleans, and the Krewe of Arthur Dent rolling right along with it. For the route, your zone placement, the rules, and the legendary 11-foot height limit, consult chewbacchus.org and the Beacon 42 app — the closest thing this galaxy has to an authoritative source. The Guide rates them mostly harmless.

Parade info at chewbacchus.org →

Transmission update · food & entertainment locked in

Membership Drive & Towel Party

The Babel fish just translated some massive news: the food and entertainment are officially locked in, and it's out of this world. Come help kick off our generator-powered, retro-futuristic 2027 contraption — or just square up your Chewbacchus dues at the Arcade at the End of the Universe.

When

August 9 · 6:00 PM – Midnight

Where

Emporium Arcade Bar
2231 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans

The entertainment

  • DJ Mic Phedusha — House / EDM
  • DJ Miss Spinster — Hip-Hop & R&B
  • Stellar drag from the Laveau Contraire Drag Krewe
  • Pinball, arcade games & immaculate vibes

The food pop-ups

  • Sweet Meats
  • Porchetta Bout It

The perks

  • Join KoAD on the spot → a free drink + $5 in arcade tokens
  • Pay Chewbacchus dues (or join any subkrewe) → $5 in arcade tokens

Already sorted your dues? Don't panic — fully-paid froods and fellow subkrewes aren't just welcome, you're strongly encouraged to join the party. Bring your thumbs, your thirst, and your dancing shoes.

RSVP on Facebook →

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Finding us

The simplest way to reach the Krewe of Arthur Dent is to ask loudly into the void. Failing that, send a message into the ansible below — it travels faster than light and arrives in our inbox shortly after.

Or find us in the wild

Facebook group
Krewe of Arthur Dent Instagram
@kreweofarthurdent