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

Krewe of Tucks

Irreverent, 30-float procession entitled "New Orleans Politics: A Mardi Gras Fairy Tale." Marching units will include Samba Rio, the Ducks of Dixieland and New Orleans Dragons.

Rolls: Saturday, Feb. 21 - 1 p.m.

Tucks XXXVI: Rudolph G. Ormond

Queen Tucks XXXVI: Lelia S. Peyronnin

Grand Marshal: to be announced

Founded: 1969

Float contractors: Kern Studios and Carnival Float Builders Inc.

Signature float: Funky Tucks (new), The Public Bath Float, Ye Olde Royal Outhouse and The King's Throne

Reviewing-stand locations: Gallier Hall and 3300 block of St. Charles Ave.

Estimated arrival time at Gallier Hall: 3:30 p.m.

Estimated duration: 4 hours

Parade roster count: 900-plus

Throws: theme medallion necklaces (polystone), "in-line" medallion necklaces (plastic), mascot medallion bracelets, vinyl footballs, panties, bras, vinyl mascot dolls, "boppers" (headbands with mascots on springs), drum beaters, water-squirting toilets, beach balls, bras, panties, cups, doubloons

Motto: Booze, Beer, Bourbon and Broads

Web site: www.KreweofTucks.com

Mardi Gras 2004 Parade Schedule