Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures

Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures Fabulous women getting creative with beads and parading through the French Quarter every Mardi Gras

Each Mardi Gras, on the Friday preceding the big day, the French Quarter is graced with the lovely women known as the DIVAs – the Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures. These women, clad in elaborate bustiers, hold court on the balcony at Arnaud’s Restaurant, where they can be admired by all from Bourbon Street. At 1:15, they begin their promenade up Bourbon through the courtyard at Pat O’Brie

ns and back down Royal to return to their designated balcony. Accompanied by their royal consorts, the Elvi, and their fabulous Jazz marching band, the Riverside Ramblers, they inspire all who see them along the route. Their specially designed bustier bead throws have quickly become collectors’ items worth stomping some toes for. Be warned, though – you must earn these treasures by showing proper adoration.

Essential program. Please support this worthy cause. Thanks in advance for your support
03/07/2026

Essential program. Please support this worthy cause. Thanks in advance for your support

Two more days until DIVA Day! Come see us on Friday the 13th at 1:00 PM on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville.
02/11/2026

Two more days until DIVA Day! Come see us on Friday the 13th at 1:00 PM on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville.

Happy Kings Day! Hail DIVA! 2026 Promenade is February 13.
01/07/2026

Happy Kings Day! Hail DIVA! 2026 Promenade is February 13.

DIVAs flex their creativity all year round! Merry Christmas yall🎄💕
12/25/2025

DIVAs flex their creativity all year round! Merry Christmas yall🎄💕

12/23/2025
12/10/2025

We’re going through the photo archives as we celebrate 25 years of DIVA Day 🩶🎉

Here’s some favorites from 2003. Can you spot your Divine Director or was it before her time??

11/21/2025

It’s that time of year again, DIVAs! Invites are out for DIVA Day 2026, the 25th anniversary of our parade 💌

To honor the 25 years of DIVAs who marched before you, remember to incorporate SILVER into your costumes this year 🩶🩶🩶

This weekend, the DIVAs held an extra special Prelude to the Divine Season and celebrated 25 YEARS of creativity, friend...
11/18/2025

This weekend, the DIVAs held an extra special Prelude to the Divine Season and celebrated 25 YEARS of creativity, friendship and promenading together.

The celebration will continue this DIVA Day on Friday Feb 13 2026, where the Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures will be clad in silver to honor the 25th anniversary of our group 🎉

Great article. Thanks Bre.
03/05/2025

Great article. Thanks Bre.

An inside look at the DIVA Day 2025 promenade in the French Quarter for Mardi Gras. The krewe was one of the first to don beaded bustiers.

03/01/2025

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