NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It’s another Endymion Saturday in the books.
With all the glitz and the glamour of the Super-krewe of Endymion. revelers lined the intersection of Orleans and City Park Avenues ready to see the show.
It was a parade of firsts for many, including the NOPD’s new police chief, Anne Kirkpatrick, who was chosen as one of the krewe’s grand marshals.
“It doesn’t get any bigger than being here in Mardi Gras and experiencing it,” Kirkpatrick told Fox 8. “I thank the Endymion krewe for giving me this honor. But I thank the citizens of New Orleans and the visitors. What a welcome gift! I so appreciate being here.”
Along her side, the city’s Chief Administrative Officer, Gilbert Montano.
He was honored for his work in getting officers from surrounding agencies to help beef up police presence on the route.
“I think this is where New Orleans shines the brightest and I think everyone always has a smile on their face and that’s indicative of the smiles of families out there,” Montano said. “We want it to be a safe and fulfilling Mardi Gras and we’re excited to enjoy.”
On this first year riding without the Super-krewe’s late founder, Ed Muniz, the parade’s captain, Dan Kelly, unveiled a tribute to keep Muniz on the ride forever.
“We just renamed the stage the Ed Muniz Samedi Gras Stage. Ed was the captain and founder for 57 years. I’m very humbled to be able to succeed him,” Kelly said. “I’ve got big shoes to fill.”
A new float, featuring Muniz along with the parade’s racehorse namesake, will forever lead the floats to the Extravaganza.
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