The Mysti Krewe of Nimbus brings the traditional Louisiana Mardi Gras
experience to Portland, Oregon. We give Louisiana expatriots an
opportunity to celebrate Mardi Gras in a traditional manner, as well as
to extend the tradition to people from here in the Northwest who have a
Joie De Vivre and affinity toward Louisiana culture.

The source of the word Nimbus in Greek Mythology means a cloudy radiance
said to surround a diety when on earth. We find this name particularly
appropriate, since it also is a rain cloud — and we live in the rainy
Northwest. We have even changed the traditional “Mystic” to “Mysti” to
further reflect this rainy condition. Mardi Gras falls during the
rainiest time of the year, but this gives us an opportunity to bring
together family and friends and celebrate as if it were the middle of
the summer. Laissez les bon temps roullez!