The Krewe of Bacchus holds its parade on the Sunday before Mardi Gras Day, drawing crowds of several hundred thousands every year. After travelling through the streets of New Orleans with its massive floats, marching bands, and ceremonial escort groups it ends up inside the Convention Center for their black-tie Rendezvous party of over 9,000 Sunday March 2nd the evening NOLA.com Mardi Gras for All Y'all Parade Cam broadcast, sponsored by NewOrleans.com, will begin at 5:15 p.m. CST. This stream will include Krewe of Bacchus. Facebook Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Krewe of Bacchus 5:15pm view map NEW ORLEANS — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Bacchus is set to roll on Sunday, March 2, at 5:15 p.m. The parade starts at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and The annual Krewe of Bacchus Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans just named its crowned big star king for 2025, and 'big' is an understatement, considering the star is an inch over 7 feet tall. NEW ORLEANS — NBA legend, and celebrity, Shaquille O’Neal has been named the Krewe of Bacchus’ monarch in its 2025 Mardi Gras parade, bringing his towering 7-foot-1 frame and larger-than Krewe of Bacchus. View in parade tracker. The City of New Orleans has granted a permit to the 2025 Krewe of Bacchus parade. As always, take care in large crowds and report suspicious activity to public safety officials. Mardi Gras Bacchus 2025 parade to spotlight Louisiana's vibrant festivals, featuring Shaq as celebrity monarch. The krewe will be tossing 250 different kinds of throws, more than $3 million worth “Krewe of Bacchus, is pleased to announce that Shaquille O’Neal will reign as Bacchus LVI (56). A former LSU Tiger and four-time NBA champion, successful businessman, in-demand sports analyst Bacchus, the most innovative and imitated krewe founded during the 20th century, resulted from a meeting of twelve businessmen who gathered in 1968 to explore new directions for Carnival clubs in New Orleans. The largest floats ever assembled, the transformation of the tableau ball into massive supper dance with Las Vegas-style entertainment, and the choice of a national celebrity as its Krewe of Bacchus is a New Orleans Mardi Gras super krewe. History and formation. The Krewe of Bacchus is an organization founded in 1968 by Owen Brennan, Jr. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL TO REIGN AS BACCHUS LVI. Shaquille O’Neal will reign as Bacchus LVI on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The former LSU Tiger and four-time NBA champion, successful businessman, in-demand sports analyst, media personality, recording artist, DJ and humanitarian will be throwing miniature basketballs as well as King’s doubloons and cups. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. Shaquille O’Neal shares his excitement about leading Bacchus 2025, honoring Louisiana roots, and tossing exclusive throws during the Mardi Gras parade. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; Named after the god of wine and presenting a celebrity King, Bacchus brings fun and revelry to the streets of New Orleans. Over a million strings of beads will be thrown from the festive floats. For all of the Mardi Gras parades, you'll have a commanding comfortable view from our grandstand seating in the 500 block of St. Charles Avenue. Bacchus Bash (March 2, 2025): Krewe of Bacchus throws a big all-day Mardi Gras block party on Super Sunday (the Sunday before Mardi Gras) featuring live music, DJs, and VIP open bar ticket options to celebrate their historic parade. Pricing ranges from $75-600. The three largest Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are parades for the Krewes of Endymion, Bacchus and Muses. Krewe of Endymion The Krewe of Endymion parade is on Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras season with parades, including the Krewe of Bacchus featuring Shaquille O'Neal. New Orleans. National Politics Crime Weather Food Arts More. Subscribe. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Krewe of Bacchus 5:15pm view map Mardi Gras balls are one of the greatest and oldest traditions of Carnival season. Bacchus is the god of wine and vegetation—and they host a celebration fitting
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