Knights of Sparta, New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Map and Krewe Information

Knights of Sparta

18-float procession, entitled "A Starry, Starry Knight," with mule-drawn king’s float, walking figures and traditional kerosene-burning flambeaux, plus jazz and marching bands; float subjects pertain to the zodiac, e.g., Orion, Aires, Taurus and Scorpio.

Rolls: Saturday, Feb. 14 - 6 p.m.

Founded: 1951

King: Kevin J. McNeely

Queen: Monique Catherine Rodrigue

Reviewing-stand location: Gallier Hall

Estimated arrival time at Gallier Hall: 7:45 p.m.

Estimated duration: 3 hours

Signature floats: Sparta I, The Crest Float, The Prince and Princess Float (with Iraq war veterans riding)

Float contractor: Massett & Co.

Parade roster count: 375

Throws: 48-inch krewe-emblem medallion necklaces (plastic), cups, baseball caps, frisbees and doubloons (aluminum, purple, green and gold)

Web site: http://members.aol.com/madigraman/sparta.html

Mardi Gras 2004 Parade Schedule