Krewe of Orpheus ( Long) - Mardi Gras 2009 New Orleans, LA (MardiGras Mardi Gra)

Provided by http://ACityOfFriends.com. (This video contains shots of each float along with several close up shots of riders. For a more general recap of the parade without close ups go to "Krewe of Orpheus 2009 (Short)" on this channel.) -----------------------------------------------------------The Krewe of Orpheus is one of the newer, younger of the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, LA. Founded by Harry Connick, Jr., Orpheus is always a star-studded affair. This year the celebrity guests included Benjamin Batt of the hit Showtime Series "Mad Men," Joan Rivers, Jim Belushi, Jay Thomas, the cast of the television show, "Reno 911" and Amanda Shaw among others.

The floats, featuring fiber optic lighting, were breathtaking. This year's theme, "The Whimsical World of How and Why" provided wide latitude for the floats which tended to stay close to nature in their designs.

Contemporary live music was a welcome change from the usual Mardi Gras parade fare and served to complete the parade organizers' commitment to providing a fresh update to the Mardi Gras experience.

With almost two weeks worth of parading, Mardi Gras in New Orleans certainly has room for both the traditional parades and the parades with a more contemporary approach.

The Krewe of Orpheus is one Mardi Gras parade that should not be overlooked.

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[wilmaohman]

very well made

[ACityOfFriends]

Thanks!

[2277222772]

some of the nicest people are on this Krewe! I rode from Memphis to New Orleans with their parents-lots of love from SD! and thanks again for the help!

[tayjay4]

thats my fav parade! i go every year

[tujock09]

lisa,

how lucky!!! seriously! this is MY favorite parade of the season!!!! orpheus rocks!!!!!

[lisalawyer]

2:54 The ostrich float is the one sponsored by the Sheraton New Orleans. My husband and I ride in the side you can't see, but you can see all the great people that we rode with. It was a wonderful ride.