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Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
When it comes to parades during the Carnival season in New Orleans, Endymion definitely stands out from the rest. In fact, more than a million people line up along the route, some camping out for days to get the perfect spot. With more than 3,000 riders and around three dozen floats, Endymion is quite the spectacle. The largest float is Ponchartrain Beach, which is nine sections long and holds 250 riders. The parade makes its way through the Mid-City section of New Orleans and ends in the Superdome where tens of thousands of people wait for the floats to arrive and the Endymion Extravaganza to start. In 2019, Endymion’s theme was “Wonder Tales of Science Fiction.”
With more than 3,000 riders and three dozen floats, the Superkrewe of Endymion really knows how to wow the crowds at Mardi Gras.
With more than 3,000 riders and three dozen floats, the Superkrewe of Endymion really knows how to wow the crowds at Mardi Gras.
With more than 3,000 riders and three dozen floats, the Superkrewe of Endymion really knows how to wow the crowds at Mardi Gras.
The Captain’s float is a perennial favorite.
Members of the Endymion court roll down the street in some pretty elaborate costumes.
With more than 3,000 riders and three dozen floats, the Superkrewe of Endymion really knows how to wow the crowds at Mardi Gras.
Singer Flo-Rida served as the Captain of the 2019 Endymion parade.
Endymion floats are known for their elaborate detail and fiber optic lighting.
With more than 3,000 riders and three dozen floats, the Superkrewe of Endymion really knows how to wow the crowds at Mardi Gras.
With more than 3,000 riders and three dozen floats, the Superkrewe of Endymion really knows how to wow the crowds at Mardi Gras.
Ponchartrain Beach is the longest float of Endymion (and Mardi Gras). With nine cars filled with more than 250 riders, and loud music, it’s difficult to miss this float.
Ponchartrain Beach is the longest float of Endymion (and Mardi Gras). With nine cars filled with more than 250 riders, and loud music, it’s difficult to miss this float.
Endymion floats are known for their elaborate detail and fiber optic lighting.
One of the themed floats for the 2019 Endymion parade.
Endymion floats are known for their elaborate detail and fiber optic lighting.
One of the Science Fiction themed floats for Endymion 2019.
