The Krewe of Orpheus 2018

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Keegan Michael Key, actor comedian and grand Marshall, throws beads from the Captain’s Barge float. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

The Krewe of Orpheus rolled Sunday night with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.”

The “The animals rebel” float rolls down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Kelly and Curtis Axelsen look for beads on Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Rider on the “Where Every Frog a Prince” float scans the crowd to throw beads. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

The “When Clowns Sing Opera” float rolls down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com) Where Wales Sing Opera

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Dragon float scans the audience. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Members of the Salmen dance team twirl their flags during a lull in the parade. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

A rider on the “Grand Experiment” throws beads into the crowd. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews throw beads into the crowd. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Madison scouts Alumni from Madison, Wisconsin dance on Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Grand Marshall Jamie Alexander throws beads into the crowd. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Captain Harry Connick Jr. throws beads into the crowd along Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Keegan Michael Key, actor comedian and grand Marshall, throws beads from the Captain’s Barge float. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Flambeaux labeled with “Captain” lead the way for the grand Marshall and captain’s floats. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

The “Trojan horse” float rolls down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Amelie Westfall, 10, catches beads from the “Where Clowns Sing Opera” float. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Carman Urquidi dances on her porch on Napoleon avenue to music coming from a float. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

The “Where Alligators are Pirates” float rolls down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Dancers with St. Mary’s Academy dance on Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Riders on the “Where King Leonidas Rules” float toss beads into the crowd along Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

The “Aristotle the Great Sorcerer” float rolls down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Landry Walker high school marching band make their way down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

St. Augustine high school marching band drums keep the rhythm. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

“The Orpheus Nola Tricentennial Smokey Mary” float rolls down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Mario Palmisano, left, and K.C. O’Rourke, right, of Flowtribe pose for a photo. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Madison Scouts Alumni, from Madison, Wisconsin, flip their rifles as they march down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Talladega College marching band drum majors march down Napoleon avenue. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

Flambeaux light up to lead the way. The 26-float Krewe of Orpheus rolled with the theme “The Folly of Astoroth.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)

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