Louis Armstrong's ride in Zulu

Named after the fiercest of African Tribes, Zulu presents one of the season's most anticipated and spectacular parades. Six years before the Black krewe's 1916 incorporation, the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club's first King, William Story, wore a lard can crown and ruled with a banana stalk scepter. Louis Armstrong, who ruled in 1949, remains the most famous Zulu king. Zulu's honor guard is called the Soulful Warriors. Along with Big Shot, Witch Doctor, Ambassador , Mayor, Province Prince, Governor and Mr. Big Stuff, they're known for livening up the Fat Tuesday crowd.