2020 Orpheus Mardi Gras Has Acadiana, Country Music Connections [VIDEO]
The Mystic Krewe of Orpheus in New Orleans has announced some of the superstars who will be featured on floats and at their world famous after party for Mardi Gras 2020. 'Breaking Bad' actor Bryan Cranston will reign as monarch for the parade, which will take place on February 24th. Joining him for the festivities will be country music artist and 'Dancing with the Stars' alum Lauren Alaina, and 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' TV stars Charlie Day and Mary Elizabeth Ellis.
The famous 'Orpheuscapade' after party, which is held at the Ernest Morial Convention Center, will feature performers Lauren Alaina, Acadiana's own Cupid, D.J. Jubliee, and Choppa. The Krewe of Orpheus was founded in 1994 by Harry Connick Jr., and past royalty has included New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, Quentin Tarantino, Brad Paisley, Travis Tritt, and Stevie Wonder.
Check out the cool krewe video from 2017 below.