Lane Kiffin Poked Fun at on Mardi Gras Parade Float

LSU head coach's likeness appears on satirical Knights of Chaos parade float in New Orleans.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin was the subject of a satirical float in the Knights of Chaos Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. The float depicted Kiffin in LSU gear with a crop top and his signature visor, surrounded by dollar bills and a sign reading "Ole Misstake". Kiffin acknowledged the float on social media, finding humor in the playful jab.

Why it matters

Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are known for their satirical and irreverent floats that poke fun at public figures, and Kiffin's high-profile arrival as the new LSU coach made him a prime target for this year's festivities. The float highlights Kiffin's reputation as an outspoken and sometimes controversial figure in college football.

The details

The Knights of Chaos parade float featured Kiffin in LSU's purple and gold colors wearing a crop top with "Kiffin" written across the front. He was depicted with his signature visor and hands on his hips, surrounded by dollar bills and a sign reading "Ole Misstake". Another side of the float showed Kiffin's daughter Landry alongside LSU linebacker West Weeks, who is dating Landry, with a quote bubble saying "Who's your daddy?"

  • The Knights of Chaos parade took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026, as part of the lead-up to Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach of the LSU Tigers, known for his outspoken personality and controversial coaching career.

Knights of Chaos

A satirical Mardi Gras parade that has been running in New Orleans since 2000, known for creating floats that poke fun at public figures.

Landry Kiffin

The daughter of LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, who was featured on the Knights of Chaos parade float alongside LSU linebacker West Weeks, who is dating her.

West Weeks

A star linebacker for the LSU Tigers, who was featured on the Knights of Chaos parade float alongside Lane Kiffin's daughter Landry.

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What’s next

Kiffin and the LSU Tigers will look to build on their strong recruiting classes and make a push for the College Football Playoff in the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is known for its irreverent and satirical spirit, and this year's Knights of Chaos parade float featuring Lane Kiffin is a prime example of the city's tradition of poking fun at public figures, even the new high-profile head coach of the local college football team.