Which krewe's parade features the largest number of riders in New Orleans?

Which krewe's parade features the largest number of riders in New Orleans? The Krewe of Endymion is known for having the city’s largest Mardi Gras parade by rider participation.

Endymion is one of New Orleans’ three “Super Krewes,” a term associated with exceptionally large parades, elaborate floats and celebrity grand marshals. Its membership has exceeded 3,000 riders, helping make the parade especially prominent on the city’s Carnival calendar.

The organization was formed in 1966 by Edmond J. Muniz, and its first parade rolled in 1967. It was named for Endymion, a figure from Greek mythology. The parade traditionally runs on the Saturday before Mardi Gras and follows a Mid-City route toward the Superdome.

Endymion is sometimes confused with Rex or Bacchus because all are major New Orleans krewes. Rex is the historic “King of Carnival,” while Bacchus is another Super Krewe famous for celebrity monarchs. Endymion’s distinction here is its unusually large riding membership and parade scale, not its ceremonial title.