Krewe of Endymion
Date: Saturday, Mar 1, 2014 | Location: Mid-City | Time: 4:15pm
The Krewe of Endymion is one of the three Super Krewes. Super Krewes are defined by their stunning use of visuals and floats laced with brand new technology and celebrity Grand Marshals. Their parade has become one of the largest of the eighty parades during Mardi Gras. It is so popular that locals and those in the know begin saving their viewing spots in the early morning hours, even though the parade doesn’t happen until the evening.
Endymion gets its name from the figure of Greek mythology, the most handsome of men and the god of youth and fertility.
First parading in 1967, Endymion quickly emerged as one of Carnival's 'Super-Krewes' in 1974 with the inclusion of more floats and celebrity guests.
Past celebrity guests have included
- KC and the Sunshine Band
- Suzanne Somers
- Captain & Tennille
- Kool & the Gang
- Fats Domino
- Tom Jones
- Dolly Parton
- Heather Locklear
- Roy Orbison
- Smokey Robinson
- John Goodman
- Steven Seagal
- The Beach Boys
- Chuck Norris
- David Schwimmer
- Emeril Lagasse
- Britney Spears
- Marisa Tomei
- Dan Aykroyd
- Kevin Costner
2013 Mardi Gras News
2013 promises to be a big year for the Krew of Endymion as they roll out the world's largest Mardi Gras Float and feature pop star Kelly Clarkson as the celebrity grand marshall. The record breaking float will be 330 feet long, hold 230 riders and cost $1.2 million to build.
Their 2013 theme is “Ancient Mysteries.” Their super-tandem floats will depict s mysteries as Noah's Ark, Atlantis, King Author and many more. The floats will carry over 2,650 masked revelers that they promise “will bombard the enthusiastic crowds with MILLIONS of strands of Mardi Gras beads and Endymion 2013 collectible throws.”
Please note that tickets are available for grandstand seating on St. Charles Avenue, but tickets are not required to see the parade. If you arrive early enough, you can claim a spot on the route with a blanket and some chairs.