The Krewe of Avant Garde - formed in 1983 - is a local, Pensacola Mardi Gras organization and is the ONLY local Mardi Gras Krewe that was formed to openly support our troops and you do not have to have any military affiliation to join. We hold an annual formal, Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball, plus several other membership events throughout the year. We typically utilize our float in the Mardi Gras, Ch
ristmas, and Veterans Day Parade annually. Membership dues subsidize our Mardi Gras ball, official events, and Krewe expenses and are currently $150.00 per person. Or click here to pay online ($155.00 includes online fee): https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6ZLJBQ8N3CLZJ . Other nominal fees may be requested depending on event - but will be made known in advance. Annual dues are generally paid after our Spring Annual meeting to help start the new Mardi Gras year (and to take advantage of more events), but new members may join at anytime. Guest fees are determined by each event and that event's cost as guests are always welcomed to our events to learn more about the organization and potentially join. To request a membership brochure, please email us at [email protected] or write (or send annual dues and guest-event checks) to Krewe of Avant Garde; 10385 Foggy Bottom Road, Pensacola, FL 32507 or private message us here on Facebook for information - you may have to like/friend us first to message. We're happy to answer any questions and look forward to welcoming you to our Krewe! Keep in mind this Facebook site is periodically reviewed so quickest way to get a response is via our email address. Also, most of our socials or parties allow guests at a guest price (via an RSVP deadline) which is also a great way to come to meet members and decide on membership at that time. Events will be posted on our page as dates approach.