Sean Astin Starring in New Orleans Carnival

[Stormrider]

December 26, 2004 Fourth Age

Sean Astin will be the King of Bacchus in one of New Orleans' larger parades during the city's six-week Carnival season. He will ride in one of the 38 floats with his co-star of "Lord of the Rings", Elijah Wood, who was the King of Bacchus last year.

The parade falls on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6, and there will also be a float decorated to honor each of the NFL's franchises.

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This story was inspired by a news article taken from my local Northwest Herald newspaper.

[Desi Baggins]

Does anyone know if this parade will be on TV?

[illadria]

Desi said:

Does anyone know if this parade will be on TV?

no idea. I even went to the Mardi Gras parade website and there is no information about any of it being televised. Although they do have a webcam on that site. www.mardigrasneworleans.com/

[Stormrider]

That is a very informative Mardi Gras website, Illy! Thanks for posting it. I think I will just have to check out the webcam on Feb. 6th too!

Here is the "Krewe of Bacchus" link for Sean Astin: www.kreweofbacchus.org/html/index.htm
I imagine they will put his picture with his kingly attire on this link once he has donned those robes!

Here is Elijah Wood in his kingly apparel: www.kreweofbacchus.org/kandt/2004kt.htm

There have been some big name kings in the past and all of their robes have been different. Very lush outfits, too! www.kreweofbacchus.org/html/paradehistory.htm

[Desi Baggins]

I love Elijah's robe! I have a feeling Sean's might not be as royal looking it might have more of a football theme.