Drew Brees to Ride in Bacchus Parade This Sunday

Former Saints QB to appear in custom-decorated float for Krewe of Bacchus

Feb. 11, 2026 at 8:07am

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Fresh off the announcement that he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees will make a return appearance in the Bacchus parade in New Orleans this Sunday. Brees was previously the krewe's king in the 2010 parade, and parade producer Barry Kern is finalizing a custom-decorated float for the NFL icon.

Why it matters

Drew Brees is a beloved figure in New Orleans, having led the Saints to a Super Bowl championship in 2010. His return to the Bacchus parade, one of the city's most iconic Mardi Gras events, will be a celebratory moment for Saints fans and the broader New Orleans community.

The details

Brees will ride in a custom-decorated float as part of the Krewe of Bacchus parade, which takes place on the Uptown route in New Orleans on Sunday evening. Bacchus is one of the largest and most prestigious Mardi Gras parades in the city.

  • Brees was the Krewe of Bacchus king in 2010.
  • The Bacchus parade takes place this Sunday evening.

The players

Drew Brees

A legendary former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints who led the team to a Super Bowl championship in 2010. Brees is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year.

Barry Kern

The producer of the Bacchus parade in New Orleans, who is finalizing a custom-decorated float for Drew Brees to ride in.

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What they’re saying

“A custom-decorated float”

— Barry Kern, Bacchus Parade Producer (NOLA.com)

What’s next

Brees will ride in the Bacchus parade this Sunday evening on the Uptown route in New Orleans.

The takeaway

Drew Brees' return to the iconic Bacchus parade in New Orleans will be a celebratory moment for the city, as the beloved former Saints quarterback is honored ahead of his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.