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NOON Location: Uptown Theme: Streets of New Orleans Floats: 46 King: Ricky Rowell Queen: Hannah McIntyre Throws: footballs, medallion beads, sunglasses, coozies, light-up beads, doubloons
On its 65th anniversary, the Krewe of Thoth pays homage to famous streets, including a float depicting the krewe’s unique parade loop Uptown, which traditionally went by several children’s hospitals, including Henry Clay Avenue and Tchoupitoulas and Magazine streets. The krewe introduces four new floats, and the Loyola Avenue float features a train for the streetcar extension. Chalmette High School will lead the procession for the 25th straight year.
BACCHUS 5:15PM
Location: Uptown Theme: Bacchus Celebrates the Louisiana Bicentennial Floats: 32 Bacchus: Will Ferrell Throws: plush pelicans, footballs, glow-in-the-dark throwing discs,
doubloons, light-up grape bunches Bacchus celebrates Louisiana history with floats depicting the War of 1812, the Louisiana Purchase, the Mississippi River and aspects of local culture. Signature floats include the Bacchawhoppa, Bacchagator, Bacchasaurus, Bacchatality and the trio of King, Queen and Baby Kong.
NAPOLEON 5:30PM
Location: Metairie Theme: A Dose of Reality Floats: 23 Emperor: Blake Ricouard Empress: Meagan Fontenot Throws: gold doubloons, cups, theme medallion and individual float medallion beads
Napoleon gets real with a theme celebrating reality TV. There are floats depicting Pawn Stars, American Idol and Swamp People, which will carry stars Troy Landry, Jacob Landry and 12 other members of their family. The procession includes the U.S. Marine Corps band and signature elements, such as the confetti cannons mounted on the Waterloo float and the horse-drawn maids’ floats. PAGE 41
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