Formed in 1973, this traditionally all-male krewe officially opens the St. Bernard Parish parade season.  Originally formed by St. Bernard professionals and businessmen,  the krewe takes its name from the Roman warriors, fabled in story and song for the bravery and strength.
Each year, in addition to their Grand Marshall and Empress, the gentlemen of Gladiators choose a sporting figure to be honored as their Caesar.

This krewe shares a link with the Knights of Nemesis

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

This krewe shares a theme of legendary warriors with the krewes of  Centurions, and Zulu.

This krewe was stopped from marching in the 149th Anniversary celebrations by Hurricane Katrina.  The krewe shares that bond with Adonis, Aphrodite, Arabi, Atlas, Bards, Choctaw, Cleopatra, Grela, Hermes, L'il Rascals, Mercury, NOMTOC, Oshun, Pegasus, Pontchartrain, Saturn, du Vieux, and  Crescent City.