All Hail Endymion! Mardi Gras Main Event, the Krewe of Endymion Parade, rolled on Saturday, February 13th 2010 on it's traditional Mid-City route. Endymion's 2010 parade with the theme "Abracadabra," thrilled hundreds of thousands of Mardi Gras revelers along the Endymion parade route with twenty-five spectacular Super-Tandem Floats led by celebrity Grand Marshalls Mr. & Mrs. Tom Benson and Rita Benson LeBlanc—carrying over 2,400 masked revelers—that bombarded enthusiastic crowds with MILLIONS of strands of Mardi Gras beads and Endymion 2010 collectible throws.   Get the party started at Endymion's Annual Samedi Gras Festival. Attracting thousands of revelers, the annual Samedi Gras party comes to life on Orleans Avenue at noon in Mid-City, New Orleans and will feature area favorites, the Chee Weez, the Bucktown All Stars, the Topcats, and Rockin’ Dopsie! Traditionally, Endymion introduces their celebrity Grand Marshall and special guests at this festive and FREE event. Be sure to get their early and bring your blankets, chairs and beverages of choice.  The Krewe of Endymion thanks Frito Lay and Budweiser Beer - the generous sponsors that help make Samedi Gras possible.                         Click here for a schedule of Samedi Gras happenings and a handy map.   The Krewe of Endymion's Extravaganza is Super Krewe Endymion's FABULOUS Post Parade Party, held annually in the state-of-the-art New Orleans Superdome. Each year, thousands of Endymion Krewe members and their invited guests are thrilled and entertained by a line-up of World class entertainment and music. The party really ignites when the Endymion parade rolls onto the floor of the Superdome where guests of Endymion are thrilled with a non-stop shower of collectible Endymion Mardi Gras beads and favors. learn more