Mardi Gras 2018: parades for Friday, Feb. 9
 

https://media2.fdncms.com/gambit/ima...erylgerber.jpg Hermes, d'Etat, Morpheus and Centurions Hermes 6 p.m. Uptown Theme: New Orleans Arts and Letters Floats: 30 King: secret Queen: announced at krewe ball Throws: tricentennial theme medallions, various doubloons and many lighted items, including plush footballs and krewe emblems on*lanyards The celebration of New Orleans history focuses on writers and artists, with floats depicting John James Audubon, William Faulkner, John Kennedy Toole, Clementine Hunter and George Rodrigue.?