NEW ORLEANS — One of the most anticipated parades Sunday is the Krewe of Bacchus parade.
Rolling down the Uptown parade route Bacchus started rolling at 4:45 p.m. from its original start date at 5:15 p.m.
The theme of the 55th Bacchus parade is “Take A Number Please.” It will be executed in 32 hand-painted floats designed by Kern Studios with such titles as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the 12 Days of Christmas. Bacchus’ traditional signature floats include the Baccha-Kong family, Bacchasaurus, Bacchawhoppa, Baccha-Amore, Bacchaneer, Bacchagator, and The Chariot.
Actor Kevin Dillon will reign over Bacchus for the 2024 Carnival season. He is best known for his role as Johnny "Drama" Chase in the HBO comedy series "Entourage."
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