2026 · Uptown
Bacchus parade
5:15 PM
The start is the parade’s departure in New Orleans. It reaches blocks farther along the route later.
About this parade
Bacchus combines a celebrity king with large animated floats on the Sunday before Mardi Gras.
- The krewe’s overview lists 35 animated floats.
- Signature floats include King Kong, Queen Kong, Baby Kong, Bacchasaurus and the three-section Bacchagator.
City permit records
- 2025: 46 floats · Float inspection 25-04075-EFLO
Route and where to watch
Formation: Napoleon and Tchoupitoulas
Disband: Poydras and Tchoupitoulas
Open the route map to choose a block. Check Routewise for the parade’s progress and NOLA Ready for city announcements.
Find places near the route
Hotel locations only. Check room availability and prices with the hotel.