Zulu Social Aid And Pleasure Club

Loved it. Love their vision for their community. Each person I talked with you could hear the pride in their voice. Loved it. Wish I could be a member.

We (Mom) gave our Dad his 70th Birthday Party here on 6 -25 -2022 . Mr . Bunny and Staff was amazing. Beautiful Venue.

You have to go to the Zulu club just for the culture. don't go in acting funny or brand new because this is for the old school down home feel. Sit inside or in the courtyard, order a drink and have a good time.

More good done by any other Carnival Krewe in the region, Zulu shines above all rivals.All Hail, Zulu King!Social Aid & Pleasure Club:Rex of Coconuts#NOLA_Haiku #Haiku #Poetry#ZuluKing #MardiGras2016 #Treme#SocialAidPleasureClub #KingZulu #Coconuts #MedicineMan #MrBigShot #FollowYourNOLA #IHeartNOLA #DirtyCoast #NOLA #100YearsOfIncorporation

Some people have to be up at 8a on a Tuesday for work. Some people have to be up at 8a on a Tuesday for class. Some people have to be up at 8a on a Tuesday for appointments. Me? I have to be at 8a on a Tuesday for the Zulu parade!When it comes down to reasons to leave your warm, cozy bed and face the hangover from Lundi Gras, Zulu is one of the best. A lively parade with unique throws? Yes! Years of history and tradition? Of course! As a krewe, Zulu is active year-round as a social group so Mardi Gras isn't the only time the name Zulu crops up in New Orleans. Because Zulu runs right before Rex (and the truck krewes of Elks-Orleans and Crescent City), it tends to attract a good crowd of families and young people who aren't fighting the alcohol-related maladies that tend to crop up around Le Mardi.

This is the real address for ZULU and this review is for the ACTUAL Social Aid and Pleasure Club, NOT the parade. This organization has been around since 1909 a group of laborers who had organized a club named "The Tramps," went to the Pythian Theater to see a musical comedy performed by the Smart Set. The comedy included a skit entitled, "There Never Was and Never Will Be a King Like Me," about the Zulu Tribe... and ZULU Social Aid and Pleasure Club was born.The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc., is an every man's club. The membership is composed of men from all walks of life-from laborers, City Mayor, City Councilmen, and State Legislators, to United States Congressman, educators, and men of other professions.I have had the honor of coming to the Club on multiple occasions with members. Having worked with the organization closely, all I can say is ZULU loves to party! From a wonderful picnic in City Park to finding out the history and inside scoop on the history from the Governors to Big Stuff. This Club offers so much more than just a fun parade on Mardi Gras Day, they are steeped in history and continue to do wonderful things in the community for members as well as others. I am a fan, and for so many reasons than the coconuts! The members of Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club are like an extended family for me and I wouldn't have it any other way.More on New Orleans Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs:Most people do not realize that the organizations are not about parades but actually helping out the community. They grew out of organizations of the mid to late 1800s called benevolent societies, which many different ethnic groups in New Orleans formed. Serving a purpose that today has largely been supplanted by insurance companies, benevolent societies would help dues-paying members defray health care costs, funeral expenses, and financial hardships. They also fostered a sense of unity in the community, performed charitable works, and hosted social events. Social Aid and Pleasure Club today mainly unify communities and neighborhoods and are source of cultural pride among African-Americans. Club dues normally cost hundreds of dollars a year along with additional expenses for the sharp suits, shoes, and general finery that members wear. Before Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans African-American Social Aid and Pleasure Club numbered in the forties, they have significantly dwindled since that time

The 2012 Krewe of Zulu had the least amount of throws of ANY Krewe this whole Mardi Gras season. Seriously! If you're not going to throw, then don't have a parade! Plus, stop teasing us with your coconuts...THROW THEM! It looks really bad that this Krewe has so few throws when we wait for hours just to get a choice spot to catch their offerings. Sadly, I departed with only a single throw; a generic set of gold beads. What's worse is that I was in the front of the crowd at St. Charles and Canal. So sad. Don't be so cheap, King Zulu & Krewe!

The Zulu parade was a great parade for so many reasons. First, we totally lucked out on parking. I was driving the Yaris and managed to squeeze into a spot about 1 block from the parade route. Yippee! We arrived at 7:15 and planned to watch the parade on Jackson Avenue by Lasalle. Not the greatest area, but smaller crowds. Even though I'm sure the krewe was trying to conserve most of their throws for the St Charles crowd, they were really generous and had some super unique stuff. Of course, the coveted coconuts - we got 2, and one of the half-shell beads too. They were all very into the parade, which is good - I've seen some unenthusiastic float riders in my time. 5 Stars are well deserved, as Zulu is one of the best! If you're visiting NOLA for Mardi Gras, definitely check this parade out. If you are a local, I'm sure you'll notice Zulu at various activities around the city throughout the year.

I had a lot of fun at the Zulu parade this year. I have been going to this parade for 4 years in a row now. I ended up seeing the mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu riding a horse at the front of the parade. The only gripe I had was the fact that they were stingy with the beads. But other than that great fun.

Thanks to the Zulu Club for inviting Mercy Endeavors Senior Center to share Thanksgiving dinner with other Senior Centers. Their hospitality was outstanding. And also all of our elected officials of Orleans Parish. Congratulations to King of Zulu 2018!