It travels downtown on St. Charles Avenue past Lee Circle and onward to Canal Street where the parade disbands in front of the Marriott Hotel.
Following the parade, Babylon's invitation-only tableau ball and supper dance are held at the Marriott Hotel.
The Knights of Babylon are one of the few krewes left that utilize the traditional hand-held flambeaux to light the parade route on foot.
Additionally, in keeping with the tenets of a mystic krewe, the organization requires all riders to remain masked throughout the entire duration of the parade.
Originally, Babylon's parade and attendant parade-day festivities were held on the Wednesday before Mardi Gras.