The Lords of Leather is the only leather-oriented Mardi Gras krewe in the country. We are a not-for-profit social organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The purpose of the krewe is to function with “Medieval” Traditions as a Leather Oriented Mardi Gras krewe in addition to a Leather Oriented Social Club.

The primary purpose of the Krewe is the presentation of a Mardi Gras Bal Masque for supporters, special guests and members of the organization.  The annual Mardi Gras Ball is planned, organized and presented in Royal Traditions as defined further in our Bylaws.

As a Leather Oriented Social Club, the organization conducts special activities of interest to the Leather Community and to the Community at Large by promoting general education, public awareness and appropriate charitable fund raising activities related to issues of significance to the Gay and Lesbian Community. 

in January, 2006 the krewe announced the creation of the Lords of Leather Hurricane Relief Fund.  This fund received it's 501(c)3 IRS status and operates as a separate corporation from the krewe.