One of the more eccentric Mardi Gras Krewes in New Orleans, the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, are plotting a mini Burning Man-style, Star Wars-inspired festival in Eastern New Orleans. The Ignition Festival will take place October 15-17.
The theme of the festival is “Chewburnitall” and much like Burning Man, the event will feature music and DIY art installations, as well as two giant sculptures created for a ceremonial burning: a wooden alligator called the MechaGator, and a wicker version of a Wookiee (sketch pictured above).
The Krewe of Chewbacchus was founded in 2010 and inspired by the Burning Man free-spirit, self-reliance and community mentality.
Ironically, the festival will take place at 3501 Jourdan Road, the site of a former McFrugal’s warehouse that was destroyed in a fire in 1996. Chewbacchus “High Priest” Ryan Ballard ensures that the festival will be closely monitored by the New Orleans Fire Department.
Get tickets and more info on the inaugural Ignition Festival here.
[Via Nola.com]