On the Route 2026: A look at Bacchus and Orpheus

Luke Joia, Contributing Photographer

February 22, 2026

Float number 18, Bacchasaurus, narrowly missing trees along the St. Charles parade route. (Luke Joia)

Float number 14, Baccha-Kong made his debut in Krewe of Bacchus and has been a fan favorite since 1972. (Luke Joia)

The iconic 105-foot long Bacchagator, showing his teeth to parade goers along the route. (Luke Joia)

A staple in the Krewe of Bacchus, float number 21, Bacchawhoppa, rolls down St. Charles Avenue. (Luke Joia)

A tuba player from Southern University’s Human Jukebox, waiting for the Bacchus parade to roll. (Luke Joia)

The namesake of the parade, Bacchus, with his chalice, holding officers and veteran krewe members. (Luke Joia)

A colorful display of flowers helping lead off the Krewe of Orpheus. (Luke Joia)

Leviathan, one of Orpheus’s more iconic float. (Luke Joia)

An Orpheus krewe member, throwing to parade goers on Napoleon Avenue. (Luke Joia)

The 8-unit steam locomotive float, The Smokey Mary, chugging its way through Napoleon Avenue. (Luke Joia)

Another fan favorite in the Krewe of Orpheus, the Trojan Horse, features a local brass band playing on it, while riding along the route. (Luke Joia)

A wood elf playing a pan flute on the front of one of the later floats, showing off flashy colors and realistic facial features. (Luke Joia)

One of the later floats in the parade, featuring a world-eating creature, holding up earth. (Luke Joia)

A bass drum player from the St. Martins Marching Band, playing during a parade breake on Napoleon Avenue (Luke Joia)

Float number 18, Bacchasaurus, narrowly missing trees along the St. Charles parade route. (Luke Joia)

Noah Wyle, From shows like The Pitt and ER, was the Monarch for Orpheus 2026. (Dylan Boling)

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