Oddusee Indians — NOLA Mardi Gras Indians

Oddusee · New Orleans

Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indian Tribe

The Apache Hunters are among the city's active Mardi Gras Indian gangs and are led by Big Chief Preston Whitfield, who has been photographed in his suits by Christopher Porché West.

Masking Members
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Council
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Masking Days
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The Council

The Tribe, In Full

Every name here carries the tribe — the council that leads the gang out, and the members who sew and mask. Council first, then the gang.

Council · The Tribe Comes Out Behind Them

Big Chief

Preston Whitfield

Big Chief of the Apache Hunters.

Masking Days · When This Tribe Comes Out

Mar 21 ’27 Uptown Super Sunday 2027 Mar 28 ’27 Downtown Super Sunday 2027 Feb 9 ’27 Mardi Gras Day 2027 Mar 19 ’27 St. Joseph’s Night 2027
On the council: masking is a year-round commitment — the sewing table every night, practices every Sunday, and one morning when it all comes out. Councils are published with the tribe’s blessing and updated each Carnival.
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