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Krewe of Orpheus founded in 1993 celebrates every Lundi Gras. Founded in 1993, the Krewe of Orpheus takes its name from Zeus and Calliope’s musically inclined son. Founding members include musician/actor Harry Connick, Jr. and his father, Harry Connick, Sr., former New Orleans district attorney. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Krewe of Orpheus 6:00pm view map The Krewe of Orpheus parades on St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street on Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) - the day before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). The parade ends inside the Convention Center where Orpheuscapade begins. Krewe of Orpheus utilize flambeaux to light the parade route. Founded in 1993 by a small group including Harry Connick, Jr., Harry Connick, Sr. and Captain Sonny Borey, the Krewe of Orpheus is a Mardi Gras organization open to all men and women of good character and spirited personality. Mardi Gras, also often called Carnival or Carnaval, is celebrated in countries around the world with large Roman Catholic populations. Krewe of Orpheus: 6 p.m., Uptown New Orleans; Tuesday On Lundi Gras, Monday, Feb. 20, the Krewe of Orpheus will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a parade followed by Orpheuscapade – the biggest dance party of Mardi Gras! The 2023 parade theme, Dark Dictums of Childhood , will roll Uptown with a procession of 42 floats, 1,500 members and 30 marching units led by Emmy and Golden Globe winner NEW ORLEANS — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Orpheus is set to roll on Lundi Gras, Monday, Mar. 3. The parade will start at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue Orpheus was the son of the Greek muse Calliope. The krewe’s Leviathan float was the first to use fiber optic lighting. Among the celebrities to appear in Orpheus have been Ann Rice, Whoopi Goldberg, Sandra Bullock and Glenn Close. Orpheus parades every Lundi Gras-- the night before Mardi Gras Day. Krewe of Orpheus. View in parade tracker. The City of New Orleans has granted a permit to the 2024 Krewe of Orpheus parade. As always, take care in large crowds and report suspicious activity to public safety officials. March 3, 2025 | 7pm till 3am. Ernest Morial Convention Center Tickets - $225 Tickets (Day of Parade) - $250. VIP Tickets/Tables available for Public and Members! 2812 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70119; Phone Number: (504) 482-0000; Mon - Fri: 9:00AM-5:30PM, Sat & Sun: CLOSED 2812 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70119; Phone Number: (504) 482-0000; Mon - Fri: 9:00AM-5:30PM, Sat & Sun: CLOSED Orpheus Ultimate Throw Package Each Package Includes: 9 Cases - Orpheus Mix Jumbo 3 Dozen - 48" X 12MM Metallic Beads Purple, Red, Gold, and Copper 2 Dozen - 72" X 12MM Metallic Beads Purple, Red, Gold, and Copper 1 Dozen - 48" X 16MM Metallic Beads Purple, Red, Gold, and Copper 1 Dozen - 60" X 18MM Metallic Beads Purple, Red, Gold, and Copper 1 Dozen - 60" X 20MM Metallic Beads Purple, Red Brian Costello, author of Carnival in Louisiana: Celebrating Mardi Gras from the French Quarter to the Red River, writes, "The Carnival season and Mardi Gras day trace their roots from the Bacchanalia and Saturnalia ritual promiscuity of Roman times. With the spread of Christianity, similar revelry occurred during the period of carnival (Latin Orpheus Signature Package. Each Package Includes: 5 Cases - Orpheus Mix. 3 Dozen - 42" X 12mm w/ 4 Lyre Metallic MOT Magenta and Lime Green. 3 Dozen - 42" X 14MM w/ 4 Lyre Metallic MOT Purple and Red . 2 Dozen - 42" X 16MM w/ 4 Lyre Metallic MOT Rust Orange. 1 Bag – Orpheus Novelty Bag #1. 15 Pieces – Orpheus Silver Doubloons Since 1993, the Krewe of Orpheus has mesmerized the crowds who jam the streets of New Orleans awaiting its arrival. Orpheus has consistently stunned the revelers on Lundi Gras, the night before Mardi Gras, and has exploded as the largest new Krewe in the past 30 years. Since that first ride, Orpheus has been the most e NEW ORLEANS — The Krewe of Orpheus has announced the monarch for its 2025 parade and the headliner for its after-party.According to a news release, “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” season six winner 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. 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.
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