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Witness living Carnival history! The Krewe of Proteus is the second-oldest krewe in Mardi Gras, founded in 1882 – and their floats still use the original chassis from the 1880s!**Date & Time:** Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM (Lundi Gras)
**Parade Route:**
• Starts at Napoleon Avenue & Magazine Street
• Proceeds north to St. Charles Avenue (right turn)
• Follows St. Charles around Lee Circle to Canal Street
• Turns right on Canal, ending at Chartres Street
**About Krewe of Proteus:**
Founded in 1882, Proteus is named after the prophetic old man of the sea in Greek mythology – the shepherd of the sea's flocks and a subject of Poseidon who could tell the future and change his shape.
**Traditional Features:**
• King's identity is never revealed to the public
• King's float is a magnificent giant seashell
• Floats still use original 1880s chassis – true Carnival heritage!
**Signature Throws:**
• 60-inch red-and-white pearl bead necklaces
• Plastic tridents
• Poly-stone medallions
**Parade Details:**
• 20 traditional floats
• 230 male riders
• Classic Carnival themes and traditional presentation
**Admission:** FREE street-side viewing along the parade route
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Event Venue
Uptown New Orleans Parade Route, Napoleon Avenue & Magazine Street, New Orleans, United States
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