25-02-2025
'Kahos' and 'Khaos,' a strange first year for a new Krewe
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — We're a week away from Fat Tuesday and a pair of Mardi Gras organizations are trying to clear up confusion over two very similar names. Right now Mobile has two krewes named the order of 'Chaos'.
Between the two groups, apart from who's in them and how old they are, one major difference is where you put the H in 'Khaos.'
This past week we told you about the new Order of Kahos. They had their first parade Friday after forming last year.
This weekend the older Order of Khaos sent a news release reminding people they are a small Mardi gras group that was founded more than 30 years ago that parades on Joe Cain Day with one float.
Members of the older Khaos group say there's no hard feelings they just want to remind people they've been around awhile
'We don't want them to go through any big trouble to try to change their name. It's it's not that big of a deal. We just wanted to say, Hey, we were here and we were first,' said Order of Khaos founding member Diana Brewer. For the older krewe this is water under the bridge.
'I think we need to move on. I think we need to enjoy Mardi Gras. That's what it's all about,' said Order of Khaos member Melanie Todd.
The new Order of Kahos may have a bigger challenge in the form of a lawsuit. You can read the civil complaint here.
Last week the new krewe was sued by members of the Conde Explorers, claiming former explorers took nearly $70,000 from Conde funds to form the new Krewe.
'We believe money was taken. A lawsuit was necessary to allow us to subpoena bank records. The bank records will either confirm or not our concerns,' said attorney for the Conde Explorers John Brutkiewicz in a statement to News 5.
I've been reaching out to members of the Order of Kahos for comment on both issues since Sunday and was told they'd have to consult with their lawyers. Monday night they asked me to contact their attorney directly, I'm waiting to hear back.
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