NEW ORLEANS – Sharon Osbourne will assume the Monarch throne as the Krewe of Orpheus rolls on Feb. 8, 2027, at 6 p.m., leading a procession of 40 floats and over 1,500 members under the theme Mystical and Marvelous…Madness and Merriment this Lundi Gras.
The widow of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, star of MTV’s groundbreaking show “The Osbournes,” best- selling author, music manager, television personality and genius businesswoman shared with the Krewe, “I am honored to be chosen as this year’s monarch and to follow in the footsteps of so many fabulous members of the entertainment industry.” Mrs. Osbourne will be joined in the parade by her family and friends, and her float will be heralded by more than 50 performers dressed identically as The Prince of Darkness, members of the local marching krewe the Dead Rock Stars.
In an historic first the Lundi Gras parade will also include a troupe of Mardi Gras Indians comprised of tribe members from around the city decked out in full regalia guiding the Captain’s Galleon through the streets of the Crescent City.
The parade will conclude at the New Orleans Convention Center for the Orpheuscapade; the dynamic after -parade gala, which begins at 7 p.m., is open to the public and offers a front-row seat to the full parade during the 8-hour live music dance party featuring performances by Red Hot Revolution, the Groove Merchants, the Mixed Nuts and Bonearama. Tickets to the event along with multiple food and beverage catering package options are available for purchase on the Krewe’s website.
Highlights of the Krewe’s 2027 throws include the annual Musical Legend Doubloon featuring The Dixie Cups, branded flasks, flashlights, dog leashes, t-shirts, LED cowboy hats, fanny packs, and signature hand decorated tambourines allowing parade goers the opportunity to catch a unique Mardi Gras work of art.
For more information about the Krewe of Orpheus or to purchase tickets to Orpheuscapade visit kreweoforpheus.com.