In 1980, the Krewe of Bacchus delighted crowds with their uniquely detailed parade floats. Inspired by aquatic explorer Jacques Cousteau, "The undersea world of Bac-Chu-Steau" was the krewe's theme. Jazz clarinetist and New Orleans native Pete Fountain was monarch during this oceanic-themed par...
In 1980, the Krewe of Bacchus delighted crowds with their uniquely detailed parade floats. Inspired by aquatic explorer Jacques Cousteau, "The undersea world of Bac-Chu-Steau" was the krewe's theme. Jazz clarinetist and New Orleans native Pete Fountain was monarch during this oceanic-themed par...
Police officers work at the scene of a shooting that occured during the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans, February 19, 2023. Chandan Khanna | AFP | Getty Images People in the Pelican State pride themselves on being made of stern stuff. That's probably a good thing in a state with...
New Orleans was also the scene of another mass shooting on February 8th. This incident happened at Bullard Avenue and Chef Menteur Hwy. 2 adults Tationa Hudgins And Christopher Hudgins were killed during this shootout. Two young children were wounded. This included a 3-year-old boy and an ...
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* Krewe of Chewbacchus Parade 2025: Marigny & French Quarter, New Orleans; 7 p.m. Tickets for membership and after party atevetbrite.com. The parade is free. The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus (IKoC) is a Mardi Gras parade organization for revelrous Star Wars freaks, Trekkies, Whovi...
Adjustments had to be made for the 7-foot-1-inch basketball superstar to ride in Bacchus. Barry Kern of Kern Studios had to build a completely new throne approximately 48 inches wide and 8 feet tall to keep O’Neal safe and comfortable during the ride. The krewe also threw about 250,000...
Going back to Frenchmen Street, we recommendDat Dog. Not only Dat Dog’s dogs and sausages are pretty amazing but there’s balcony seating overlooking Frenchmen, and the second floor is filled with decorations culled from the Krewe of Chewbacchus (the city’s science fiction/fantasy-themed Mard...
along the parade route with chairs, trash cans, sofas, rope, yellow tape, spray paint — whatever comes in handy (have you heard ofKrewe of Chad?). Not only this is very uncool and frowned upon but there’s an actualban on roping off territoryif you are in the public right of way....