Gambit- Mardi Gras 2011

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The St. Augustine High School Marching 100 parades during Carnival. PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER

The knights and ladies of Excalibur pull out all the stops for their 10th anniversary parade. The rock ’n’ roll theme highlights musicians including the Beach Boys, Cher, Madonna and Michael Jackson, and Bag of Donuts ride as guests. Riders’ tunics each reflect the float’s title. Throws commemorating the anniversary include a jukebox bead, shields hand-decorated by members, and crowns and medieval caps for children.

ATLAS 7:30PM

Location: Metairie Theme: Atlas Travels Time Floats: 15 King: announced at parade time Queen: announced at parade time Named for the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders, the Krewe of Atlas travels through time in its parade. Floats depict famous events and faraway places.

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SATURDAY, Feb. 26 CHOCTAW 11AM

Location: West Bank Theme: It’s All Elementary Floats: 18 Chief: Darren M. Laurent Princess: Kathie Sanchez Millet

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The Krewe of Choctaw has paraded for more than three-quarters of a century, and on occasion embarked on river parades. It honors that tradition with a steamboat ride event a week prior to the parade. On the route, its throws are themed to match its Native American lore.

ADONIS 11:45AM

Location: West Bank Theme: Childhood Memories Floats: 14 Adonis XIII: Brian Robert Queen Adonis XIII: Tiffany Nicole Smith

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