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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. 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. Shaquille O’Neal shares his excitement about leading Bacchus 2025, honoring Louisiana roots, and tossing exclusive throws during the Mardi Gras parade. of these coming off the king's float. 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 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 Basketball superstar Shaq will be king of New Orleans' Bacchus Mardi Gras parade in 2025 Clue: There’s a big tiger float and the LSU band too. BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer. Doug MacCash. This is the first time Bacchus has ever made a bigger throne on their King’s float, fit for a Shaq! During the parade, O’Neal will throw around 250,000 doubloons with his face on them, and he Some may know him as "The Diesel" "Shaq Daddy" or "Big Fella" but in New Orleans we will call him King Bacchus for 2025. 2025 St. Charles Parish Mardi Gras parade schedule 2025 Thibodaux Mardi Barry Kern and his crew at Mardi Gras World have built a new throne that we're going to use for Shaq this year," Brennan said. Bacchus is expected to step off Sunday March 2 around 5:30 p.m. on The Bacchus parade led by O’Neal will have 1,700 riders. The Uptown New Orleans parade on Sunday, March 2 will start rolling at 5:15 p.m. More about Mardi Gras 2025 in Baton Rouge and Louisiana >> This year’s Bacchus parade will have basketball star Shaquille O’Neal reigning as its celebrity monarch, but with O’Neal being over 7-feet tall, Bacchus needed a bigger throne. 2025 Check List > Bacchus 2025 .999 Fine Silver King New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe Doubloon Bacchus 2025 .999 Fine Silver King New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe Doubloon $0.01 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 Bacchus 2025 Multi Color Bronze King New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe Doubloon Getty Actor and comedian Will Ferrell tosses beads and doubloons to fans as he reigns as King of Bacchus in the 2012 Krewe of Bacchus Parade on Feb. 19, 2012, in New Orleans. 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. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. King Cakes; Bead Art; Mardi Gras Packages; PHOTOS & VIDEOS. Krewe of Bacchus 5:15pm view map ; Available in classic cinnamon with traditional icing or our signature bourbon-infused King Cake. Each Bacchus King Cake shipping package includes a set of three Bacchus doubloons, signature Mardi Gras beads in vibrant purple, green, and gold, a commemorative Bacchus cup, a festive Mardi Gras mask, and of course, the traditional king cake baby. 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 While most people think of parades when they think of Mardi Gras, there are plenty of other traditions too. The King and Queen of each krewe work all year long for the big, spectacular ball. Their identity is a closely guarded secret and part of the mystique until the night of the Ball.
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