The krewes of Hermes, d’Etat and Morpheus rounded out a long Friday evening of parades along the Uptown parade route.
Earlier in the evening, Muses and Babylon took to the streets after being rescheduled Thursday night due to high winds.
The Epstein float comes up Napoleon Avenue as 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Dictator surveys the crowd as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Dictator’s Swingin’ Epsteins dance as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Ed Orgeron float passes as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
A float skewering problems at the new airport passes as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The title float passes by as 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
A float skewering the Babycakes passes as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The City Hall float passes as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The N’Awlins Nymphs dance as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Epstein float comes up Napoleon Avenue as 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Nancy Pelosi float comes up Napoleon Avenue as 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Ed Orgeron float passes as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Sirens perform as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
A memorial float to New Orleans musicians passes as the 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 540-plus members of Le Krewe D’Etat roll down the Uptown parade route with a satirical 24-float parade with the theme “The DIC Goes to Mardi Gras” as they celebrate their 24th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The King waves to the crowd as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
A flambeaux carrier lights the way as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
A flambeaux carrier lights the way for the King as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Flambeaux carriers light the route as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Steve Gleason leads the way down St. Charles Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The crowd catches throws at St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
A float turns onto St. Charles Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 610 Stompers perform as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The crowd catches throws at St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The crowd catches throws at St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The crowd catches throws at St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues as over 800 members of Hermes rolls down the Uptown parade route with a 32-float parade entitled “Carnival at the French Opera House” on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The King toast the crowd as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The title float passes as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Queen waves to the crowd as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The Captain’s float passes as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
The 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Floats come up Napoleon Avenue as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
A partier is pooped after a long night as the 800 members of the Krewe of Morpheus roll down the Uptown parade route with a 24-float parade entitled “Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures” as they celebrate their 20th year on Friday, February 21, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)
Krewe d’Etat took aim at local and national satire this year. The theme was “The Dic Goes to Mardi Gras.” This krewe is led by a Dictator instead of a king. From headlines here at home to across the country, the Krewe targeted it all this year.
Morpheus, in its 20 year rolling, was themed ““Morpheus Dreams of Aquatic Adventures.”
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Michael DeMocker has been a photojournalist in New Orleans for over twenty years. He’s been the National Press Photographer Association’s Regional Photographer of the Year three times and loves photographing all things New Orleans. He lives Uptown with his wife, son, and two dogs of varying intelligence.
