Krewe of Bacchus, New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Map and Krewe Information

Krewe of Bacchus

27-float procession entitled "Bacchus' Magical Mystical Tour"; subjects include Hobbits of the Shire, The Mysterious Sphinx, Gargoyles of Notre Dame and Song of the Sirens. Riders will sport a new costume design with a multitude of blinking lights in the hat and chestplate.

Rolls: Sunday, Feb. 22 - 5:15 p.m.

Founded: 1968

Bacchus XXXVI: Elijah Wood

Motto: In Vino Veritas (In Wine There is Truth)

Reviewing-stand location: Napoleon Ave. at St. Charles Ave.

Signature floats: The Bacchasaurus, The Baccuwhoppa, The Bacchagator, King Kong, Queen Kong, Baby Kong

Float contractor: Kern Studios

Estimated arrival time at Gallier Hall: 8:15 p.m.

Estimated duration: 5 1/2 hours

Parade roster count: 1,200

Throws: grape cluster Blinky Beads™; float-specific medallion necklaces (polystone); Bacchus emblem medallion necklaces (polystone); theme medallion necklaces (polystone); plus footballs, plush animals, cups, doubloons (gold, black and burgundy)

Web site: www.KreweofBacchus.org

Mardi Gras 2004 Parade Schedule