parade Day Schedule

  • The event will feature live entertainment, several food options provided by local restaurants and food trucks (e.g. gumbo, red beans, hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken tenders and more), and beer and soft drink options.  Most food options will range in price from $3-$8 each. Bathroom trailers and port-o-lets will be available in the outdoors festival area. 

    Each 2026 Bacchus Rider will receive one free armband for entry into the festival area (and new dressing areas) and $25 in food and beverage credits.

    Friends, family and non-riding members ticket pricing is as follows:
    Adults (21+ years old) (with $25 in food/beverage credits) $50
    Youth (with $10 in food/beverage credits) $20
    Children (up to 6 years old) (with no credits) Free

  • Feel free to come hang out and have some drinks in the dressing room!

  • Riders will secondline to the convention center to board floats

  • Riders will ride their float to Tchoupitoulas to line up for the start of the parade

  • Enjoy food and drinks at a TBD location on Tchop!

  • Enjoy the ride!