Seven years ago, the irreverent parade group The Bearded Oysters formed “as a social club for women who wanted to share in the New Orleans parading experience,” says founder Katrina Brees. “Over the years, the Bearded Oysters have expanded to include more than 500 women of all ages, races, occupations, and interests to create a very unique network. With no rehearsals, the Bearded Oysters offers women a low...