Knights of Babylon

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.