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Our History - Krewe of Bacchus
The Krewe of Bacchus parade was founded in 1968 by a handful of New Orleans business leaders whose dream was to revitalize Carnival. However, the seeds of the Krewe of Bacchus were actually sown two d...
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Kings Archive - Krewe of Bacchus
Krewe of Bacchus
Kings of Bacchus
In 1969 Bacchus broke with New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions and announced that a national celebrity would reign as King. Starting with Danny Kaye, many greats have ...
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Kings & Themes - Krewe of Bacchus
Krewe of Bacchus
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Any unauthorized use of these names, or variations of these names, is a violation of state, federal, and international trademark laws.
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Mythology - Krewe of Bacchus
Bacchus, The God of Wine and Vegetation Bacchus, in Greek mythology, was the god of wine and vegetation. He showed mortals how to cultivate grapevines and make wine. As the son of Zeus, Bacchus is usu...
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Milestones - Krewe of Bacchus
1968 Bacchus Parade Founded 1969 Bacchus’ First Parade First Krewe to Parade Super-floats Through the French Quarter First Krewe to Parade Through the Rivergate (Now the Harrah’s Casino) 1972 Bacchus ...
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Signature Floats - Krewe of Bacchus
Making their annual appearance, these signature floats represent the advancement and innovation that the Krewe of Bacchus has brought to New Orleans Mardi Gras.