Without a doubt one of the most important krewes formed in the twentieth cetury, Bacchus takes its name from the Roman god of wine (called Dionysus in Greece), formed by a group of entrepreneurs determined to take Carnival in a new direction.  From it's first parade, Bacchus made some important changes in how parades were done, instituting the advents of national celebrities being chosen as monarch, constructing the largest floats, and transforming the traditional ball into an enormous supper dance complete with Las Vegas-style entertainment.  Featured in their parade are the signature floats the Bacchasaurus, the three Kong's - King, Queen, and Baby, and the giant floats the Bacchawhoppa and the Bacchagator.

This krewe shares a Roman theme with the krewes of Aquila, Caesar, Centurions, Gladiators,  Mercury,  and Saturn.