Which New Orleans krewe holds the Endymion Extravaganza after its parade?

The Krewe of Endymion holds the Endymion Extravaganza after its parade. The Saturday-night celebration is the krewe’s signature post-parade party and features entertainment, food, dancing, and thousands of guests.

Endymion was founded in 1966 and staged its first parade in 1967. It is one of New Orleans’ three “super krewes,” a term generally associated with especially large parades, elaborate floats, celebrity involvement, and major indoor celebrations. The krewe takes its name from Endymion, a figure in Greek mythology.

The Extravaganza was held at the Rivergate Convention Center from 1974 through 1980. Since 1981, its principal home has been the Louisiana Superdome, now Caesars Superdome, although renovations and hurricane-related repairs have occasionally required alternate venues. A common mix-up is confusing Endymion’s parade with the separate Bacchus parade, which rolls on Sunday night.