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Krampus members take a plaster base of a Peep and then "kreepify" it. Image: Courtesy of Krewe of Krampus
The Krewe of Krampus is making Easter weird again with its annual Kreeps hunt.
Why it matters: We gotta be different in New Orleans.
The big picture: Krampus members are hiding more than 100 Kreeps in metro New Orleans through Easter Sunday, krewe captain Mike Esordi tells Axios New Orleans.
- The Kreeps are made of plaster and shaped like marshmallow Peeps. They are decorated by hand and put in recycled paper eggs.
- It's the fourth year Krampus has hidden Kreeps.
How it works: There are no clues.
- "Just luck and timing," the krewe says. "If you find one, it's yours to keep!"
- You can follow the Kreeps hunt on Facebook and Instagram.
State of play: The Krewe of Krampus organizes the country's largest Krampus parade.
- The krewe is known for its darker themes and gives out lumps of coal at the parade.
- Members also hide Swampus Skulls for Halloween, but those come with clues.
