Everyone loves Mardi Gras in New Orleans, including the celebs. Some reign over parades, other perform at balls and many choose to roll incognito. Here are a few of the celebs we spotted at Mardi Gras this year. Orpheus: This parade was packed with celebrities. Actor Neil Patrick Harris and spouse David Burtka reigned as celebrity monarchs. Krewe of Orpheus founded in 1993 celebrates every Lundi Gras. Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his spouse David Burtka reigned over the Krewe of Orpheus as celebrity monarchs Monday night in the Uptown Mardi Gras parade. Patrick Harris is known for his roles on "Doogie Howser," "How I Met Your Mother" and "A Series of Unfortunate Events." Driving the news: The krewe has celebrity monarchs each year. Previous Actor Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka will be the monarchs for the 31st Krewe of Orpheus Parade on Lundi Gras. Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka to Lead Orpheus. The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres." NEW ORLEANS — The Krewe of Orpheus has announced who will reign as its 2024 Monarchs in the upcoming Mardi Gras season. Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, actor and chef David Burkta Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka will be the celebrity monarchs. Taylor Dayne will be riding as well as performing at the post parade gala, Orpheuscapade, which is open to the public. You can try and catch one of their signature hand-decorated tambourines on February 12 at 6 p.m. on the Uptown parade route. 2024 Mardi Gras NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 12: Neil Patrick Harris reigns as celebrity monarch of the Krewe of Orpheus during 2024 Mardi Gras on February 12, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2024 Orpheus Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Jim Skelly. The king and his Queen. Pick which. 45w. View 1 reply. Michael Mader. Happy Mardi Gras from Here's how you can see Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka during New Orleans Mardi Gras 2024 — even if you can't make it to the parade route. New Orleans bade a typically joyous goodbye to Carnival season Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades, street parties and a massive outdoor outdoor costume festival. actor Neil Patrick Harris and In addition to elaborate floats and marching bands, participants included Connick himself, actor Neil Patrick Harris and Harris’ husband, David Burtka. New Orleans has the nation’s largest and Orpheus Monarch Neil Patrick Harris reacts upon seeing the crowds lined up near the corner of St. Charles and Napoleon avenues during the Krewe of Orpheus parade in New Orleans for Lundi Gras Mardi Gras parade previews for New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Feb. 5-13 New Orleans City Council Member Freddie King III is the grand marshal. Iris. 11 a.m. Neil Patrick Harris, David See photos of celebrities who've been in Mardi Gras parades through the years, including Harry Connick Jr., Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka. King Kevin Dillon tossed gold beads during In addition to elaborate floats and marching bands, participants included Connick himself, actor Neil Patrick Harris and Harris’ husband, David Burtka. New Orleans has the nation’s largest and Orpheus Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka thank the crowds yelling their name during the Krewe of Orpheus parade in New Orleans for Lundi Gras on Monday, February 12, 2024. Orpheus Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka thank the crowds yelling their name during the Krewe of Orpheus parade in New Orleans for Lundi Gras on Monday, February 12, 2024. (Photo by In addition to elaborate floats and marching bands, scheduled participants included Connick himself, actor Neil Patrick Harris and Harris’ husband, David Burtka. New Orleans has the nation’s Actors Neil Patrick Harris and David Burkta will lead the parade's procession on Lundi Gras and singer Taylor Dayne will headline. The theme of this year's celebration is "Music of the Spheres."
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