Krewe of Bush

02/15/2026

🎭Thats a wrap! Untill next year!🎭
We hope everyone had a fantastic time😁 - because we sure did!

And when you get tired of all those throws scattered around the house you can stop by Station 93 @ 80581 Hwy 21 Bush La and donate them for next year's Grand Marshal!
We have a 24hr Mardi Gras throw donation drop box located at the front door! 📿🎭

02/14/2026

🎭We hope everyone is excited for tomorrow!
Here is a little poem too cute not to share!🎭

" When the morning mist begins to clear,
The Krewe of Bush is finally here!
At nine o'clock, the Watts-Thomas road,
Fills as the festive seeds are sowed.

No giant floats of steel and light,
But homemade charms to catch the sight:
Boats on trailers, horses in line,
And ATVs that look just fine.

Down Cowart Road the spirit flows,
Where everyone is family and everyone knows,
To holler for beads and trinkets so bright,
In the St. Tammany morning, a beautiful sight.

The fire trucks lead with a celebratory blare,
Throwing out beads through the crisp Northshore air.
A small-town tradition, family-friendly and true,
The Krewe of Bush is rolling—just for you! "

02/13/2026

Some old memories of the parade dating back to the late 1900’s!! 😳😅. See if you recognize any of these festive folks!!

02/11/2026

The National Weather Service has a tool that predicts the weather for specific events and has made one for the Krewe of Bush. I’ve been tracking their forecast for the parade Saturday and the chance of rain keeps falling (was 16%, then 12%) and is now down to 7% with light winds and a warm temperature of 63° to 66° at parade times. This is great news! We are looking forward to seeing you there and appreciate the NWS for sharing their forecasting tools with our Krewe.
See you Saturday!!

02/11/2026

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11 years ago we “restarted” the original Krewe of Bush parade with the Youth Fire Corps. Fox8 Television even did a great story on this. Here’s some “raw” footage of the interview that was done. Great memories!! Hope to keep making more and more over time. Happy Mardi Gras!!

01/26/2026

This year, the Krewe of Bush is proud to recognize a man who answered the call of duty when needed. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Grand Marshal, Marvin Penton.

As a Vietnam Veteran and Navy SeaBee, Marvin was part of the elite construction battalions that built the way for his fellow service members overseas. 🏗️🇺🇸
His bravery and commitment to the United States have left a lasting legacy, and we are privileged to have him represent our community at the front of this year's parade.
Marvin, thank you for your service to our country.

We are still accepting throw donations, throws can be dropped off 24/7 in our donation drop at
Station 93: 80581 Hwy 21 Bush La 70431

01/12/2026

We are accepting throw donations for this year's Krewe of Bush Parade !

You can drop off your donations at St. Tammany Fire District 9 !
Station 93- 80581 Hwy 21 Bush La 70431
Drop-off is available 24/7 in our donation bin located at the front door .

Thank y'all again!

04/09/2025

Krewe of Bush 2025

03/05/2025

We hope everyone had a safe and Happy Mardi Gras!

We are accepting throw donations for next year's parade!

You can drop off your donations at St. Tammany Fire District 9 !
Station 93- 80581 Hwy 21 Bush La 70431
Drop-off is available 24/7 in our donation bin located at the front door .

Thank y'all again!

We will be posting more here soon 😎.....

02/26/2025

It is with great honor that Krewe of Bush announces our 2025 Grand Marshall & Queen
David "Mr. Dave " Deemer & his wife Jean Deemer.

The Deemer's joined St. Tammany Fire District 9 as Volunteers back in 2001 and they both have served their community with dignity, respect and compassion.

While Mrs. Jean has taken a step back from jumping into "The Big Red Truck" in the middle of the night to run calls, her love and dedication for this department and her community has not. Mrs. Jean still continues to volunteer her time and experience at St. Tammany Fire District 9 during trainings and fundraising events. Mrs Jean even allows for Mr. Dave to still be an active Volunteer- What an amazing woman!! But all jokes aside Mrs. Jean truly is a gem 💎.

Mr. Dave still continues- without hesitation- to jump up and come running when he's needed.
You can almost always find Mr. Dave at our weekly training nights with a delicious homemade cake in-hand. So whether it's baking cakes , helping cook award winning red beans, running medicals, or fighting fires, Mr. Dave is your man.
He started his firefighting career in the summer of 1962! Yes, you read that right, Mr. Dave has over 60+ years of firefighting experience under his belt- not many people can say that and it is an honor to have him riding this year.
Mr. Dave has seen and done just about everything when it comes to firefighting, baking or cruises 🛳.
Mr. Dave's love and respect for the Fire Service and his fellow First Responders is truly inspiring.
So later tonight, when you lay your head down you can sleep a little easier knowing that you are well protected.

Saturday morning you can look for the Deemer's leading the way.

02/26/2025

🎭📿This Saturday!🎭📿

Krewe of Bush will roll Saturday, March 1st @ 9am!

See our route in pictures below!

Can't wait see everyone and let the good times roll 😎

01/07/2025

Lots of fun headed our way, (especially on March 1st 😉).

Its once again time to dig into that king cake & laissez les bons temps rouler! 💜💚💛⚜️

St. Tammany's parade season kicks off on January 11 with the Mande Kings Day Parade and the St. John Fools of Misrule Twelfth Night March!