Become a Rio Member for our next 2023 Mardi Gras Season.
Join our NEW MEMBER List by submitting your online entry BELOW. WE WILL THEN EMAIL YOU THE pdf file: OFFICIAL RIO NEW MEMBERSHIP application packet to fill out and submit with your payment. Thank You!
What is a Rio membership?
A Rio membership is comprised of 2 people. it is listed as a primary member with a secondary member or guest under. At this time, we do not offer single memberships.
The Benefits of a rio Membership
Membership in the Krewe of Rio comes WITH a terrific package of benefits.
1. Two Admissions to the "members-only" summer dance party, the Rio Sambada.
2. Two Admissions to the annual Rio Ball in January.
3. Two rider spots on a parada float in our annual Rio Parada. Actually, it’s like being a member of a family group within the krewe!
4. Two Admissions to our annual spring Crawfish Boil.
How do I become a RIO member?
All potential members must be sponsored by two current rio members. The names of these 2 members will need to be listed on your application form. Complete and submit the application form with your payment to begin our "new member" application process.
Here are some other important details for you:
1. there is A one-time Initiation Fee of $200.
2. the Annual Membership Fee is $500 per 2 people.
here are some Additional expenses that may be applied to you:
1. to purchase an official rio parada float rider costume from the krewe of rio, if you choose to ride. this costume is a one-time purchase.
2. to purchase a set minimum dollar amount of Beads & throws from the krewe of rio, if you choose to ride. this policy is for every year that you ride.
3. to contribute a certain dollar amount (set by each float captain) to help pay for the float's amenities, if you choose to ride. this policy is for every year that you ride.
