Krewe of King Arthur and Merlin, New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Map and Info

Krewe of King Arthur and Merlin

23-float procession entitled "Magical Memories of Mother Goose" and conceived as a tribute to Queen Bertha, wife of King Peppin of France and the inspiration for such rhymes as Old King Cole, Humpty-Dumpty, Hickory Dickory Dock and Little Bo Peep

Rolls: Sunday, Feb. 15 - 1:15 p.m.

Founded: 1977

King Arthur XXVII: Brian Becnel

Queen Guinevere XXVII: Mary Lee Coombs

Float contractor: Philip F. Fricano Jr.

Signature floats: The Camelot Fantasy Float, Knights of the Round Table, The Guinevere Float, The Magician's Float and The Dragon Float

Reviewing-stand location: Gallier Hall

Estimated arrival time at Gallier Hall: 3 p.m.

Estimated duration: 3 1/4 hours

Parade roster count: 300

Throws: float-specific medallion necklaces (polystone); Queen Guinevere bobbin-head figurines; Mother Goose and Humpty-Dumpty stuffed dolls; cups; douboons (blue, pewter, purple, green and gold, plus king's red, gold and aluminum and captain's black)

Mardi Gras 2004 Parade Schedule