New Orleans, Louisiana

Culture. Community.
Beans.

Working to mobilize our parade as a force for good — bringing people together in pursuit of Loving New Orleans.

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$3.7M+ Direct Community impact since 2020
1,100+ Members strong and growing
100% Museum revenue back to community programming
2008 Parading since Lundi Gras

Who We Are

The Beaning of Life

We believe there are two powerful paths to a meaningful life: creating culture and being active in your community. Bringing folks together also builds a stronger safety net for our city.

We began as a small walking parade in 2008. During COVID, we became a true force for good — creating innovative efforts that supported thousands of New Orleanians, generating over a million dollars in jobs for musicians and culture bearers, and sparking joy throughout the city when the city needed it most. Who knew all that could happen from a bean parade?!?

After that experience, we wanted to create something long-term, something that would help us continue to "love" on New Orleans. In November 2021, we embarked on building a community space, Beanlandia. A vibrant cultural neighborhood anchor that invites us all to pursue a meaningful life together — through programming for children and adults, a stronger community safety net, and the enduring belief that New Orleans is a Team Sport.

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Krewe of Red Beans member in a hand-beaned Cuban flag costume on parade day

The Why

Love Your City

If you live in New Orleans, it's your responsibility to love it. That means building capacity for the people around you, showing up when it matters, and working together to make it better. We exist to build a network of folks who love New Orleans and are willing to do something about it.

We do this by gathering people together to share interests, create culture, and support one another. That process builds social cohesion — which can help create a stronger safety net.

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Celebrating Culture

Creating and celebrating cultural experiences at Beanlandia and around New Orleans

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Learning Together

Workshops, history lectures, beaning sessions, and music classes happen at Beanlandia

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Building Community

Come enjoy building community through weekly events, dancing, crafting, gardening, and more

What We Do

Programs that grow our city

Connecting people through culture, children's programming, and community service — building the safety net that helps us all. Making life a little better every day, and showing up when emergencies come our way.

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Bean Camp

Kids & Teens · Summer · Jobs · Climate

A resilience-themed summer camp for New Orleans kids, based on our work since Hurricane Ida. Bean Camp creates "first jobs" for teens to work as counselors and staff — building leadership, earning income, and carrying tradition forward. The camp also has zero financial barriers, expanding access to summer camp for kids in our community.

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La Louisiane

Cajun Music · French Language · Culture Preservation

French language was suppressed in South Louisiana for decades — La Louisiane is our effort to promote and preserve the unique culture of South Louisiana. We have worked with L'Union Française to add "French Tables," encouraging folks to practice their French. Then live music: Louisiana musicians performing songs in French, paying them while keeping the tradition alive. Dance lesson at 5. All are welcome. And Members get in free!

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Added Resilience in our Neighborhood

Climate · Sustainability · Neighborhood

Living in New Orleans means taking climate seriously — it's imperative. We plant trees, develop our on-site garden as a model of sustainability, and after Hurricane Ida we launched Get Lit Stay Lit — making Beanlandia a solar-powered resilience hub that stays on when the grid goes down. We've also installed a public water fountain and eliminated plastic cups from our events. As we continue to grow, we will continue to work to build sustainability and resilience for our community.

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Community Safety Net

Relief · Families · Elders · Musicians

New Orleans will face more hurricanes, heat waves, and everyday hardship. When that happens, Beanlandia shows up as a resilience hub. Since 2020 — through COVID, hurricanes, and tornadoes — we've mobilized our membership and raised over $3.7 million in community support for families, elders, musicians, and neighbors who needed it most. We don't know when our next major hurricane will hit, but we know it's inevitable.

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Beanlandia

A home for New Orleans culture

Beanlandia isn't just the home of the Krewe of Red Beans — it's a gathering place for New Orleans culture in all its forms. We open our doors to other organizations, traditions, and communities who share our belief that culture is worth protecting and celebrating.

The Krewe of Mayahuel — a Mexican parade krewe rooted in Día de los Muertos tradition — calls Beanlandia home. Their annual parade is a testament to what New Orleans does best: welcoming, honoring, and celebrating the cultures that make this city unlike any other on earth. It's one of our most favorite things.

This is what New Orleans is a Team Sport looks like in practice.

Krewe of Mayahuel — Día de los Muertos Parade

Inside Beanlandia — hand-beaned parade costumes on mannequins, pelican sculpture, and the main stage in the background

3300 Royal Street

The Bean Museum

Have you visited a bean museum?

(It's not really about beans, but rather, a way to learn about modern New Orleans carnival culture.) Come journey with us into the "beaning of life."

  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm
  • Address: 3300 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Bean Tour Admission

$10 Near Neighbors 70117 zip code · pay at door
$15 Louisiana Residents All of the great state · pay at door
$20 Out-of-State Visitors Welcome to New Orleans · pay at door
Free Kids Always & forever

Payment is collected at the door. Every dollar goes directly back into community programming — Bean Camp, La Louisiane, tree planting, and our safety net.

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What visitors say

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"Wow. Mind blown. What an unexpected, serendipitous, delightful surprise."

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"I fell in love immediately. The decor and the rich feeling of community run deep."

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"What a truly pure and heartwarming experience. I love everything about this."

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"This place rules. Incredibly welcoming ... Worth the visit."

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"A beautiful insight into how New Orleans supports itself, its people and its culture while having a good time. Totally worth a visit."

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"Very unique experience to learn about krewe traditions and to see some super creative costumes. A real slice of NOLA life."

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What's Coming Up

Events

From Cajun dance nights to krewe gatherings, there's always something happening in Beanlandia.

MAY 16

La Louisiane — Josh Huval & The OST Ramblers

Louisiana French music, dancing, and good company. Doors at 6pm, music 6–8pm. French Table conversation before the set. All welcome.

📍 3300 Royal Street  ·  Free
MAY 18

Surviving Summer in New Orleans

An evening of storytelling and discussion — NOLA veterans share hard-won wisdom about making it through summer in the city. Free red beans & rice, drinks available. First drink on us. 7–9pm.

📍 3300 Royal Street  ·  Free RSVP on Eventbrite →
MAY 30

La Louisiane — T-Marie & the Bayou Juju

Louisiana French music, dancing, and good company. Doors at 6pm, music 6–8pm. French Table conversation before the set. All welcome.

📍 3300 Royal Street  ·  Free
JUN 8–18

Bean Camp 2025

Two weeks of resilience-themed summer camp for New Orleans kids, with teen counselors earning real income.

📍 Bywater, New Orleans Register now →
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Join Us

Become a member of the krewe

Participating in culture and community is one of the most meaningful things you can do with your time. Our goal is 2,000+ members — folks who are part of building and sustaining one of the most unique spaces in New Orleans, Beanlandia.

Membership is open to everyone. New Orleans locals, Louisiana neighbors, and friends of the city from anywhere in the world. Pay what you like — $5, $15, or more. Every member helps us grow our staff, fund our programs, work on resilience, build community, and keep the music playing.

  • ✓ Volunteer opportunities
  • ✓ Free admission to all krewe events — once you join, you're in
  • ✓ Parade with us on Lundi Gras (it's really fun!)
  • ✓ Connection to community — meet new folks!
  • ✓ The good feeling of doing something that matters

Member

$5/mo+

Suggested $15/month. Any amount gets you full membership.

Sustainer

$25/mo

Help us sustain Bean Camp, La Louisiane, and tree planting year-round.

Community Champion

$100/mo

Invest in making New Orleans an even better place!

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For larger gifts, email devin@kreweofredbeans.org