Carnival krewe the Legion of Mars pronounces new parade for the carnival season subsequent yr

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – There can be a brand new carnival parade in New Orleans subsequent yr. The Krewe “Legion of Mars” introduced the parade will roll on Saturday, Feb. 11.

The parade, themed “The Metropolis of New Orleans Honors its Heroes, Introduced by the Legion of Mars,” will embody first responders, regulation enforcement personnel, and veterans from all through the nation, together with a float of Purple Coronary heart recipients generally known as Wounded Warriors, who will trip freed from cost thanks Group sponsors and the Krewe.

The Legion of Mars was based by fight Veterans 10 years in the past to be the primary parade to honor all those that have served. Mars additionally participates year-round in military-related philanthropy, together with feeding Veterans on Veterans Day on the VA hospital.

The Carnival Krewe additionally helps lively army, Veterans, and first responders when they’re in want, corresponding to following pure disasters.

“We’re excited to affix the Metropolis of New Orleans to placed on a parade that can be a surprising salute to our true American heroes,” mentioned Krewe of Mars Captain Rico Alvendia. We give particular due to our Mayor and the whole Metropolis Council for supporting our veterans and their households who’ve sacrificed a lot.”

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