Bacchus Names Theo Von Monarch for 2027
The Krewe of Bacchus has chosen Louisiana-born comedian Theo Von as its 2027 Mardi Gras monarch, to lead the February 7 parade.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Comedy
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The Krewe of Bacchus named comedian and podcast host Theo Von as Bacchus LVIII for its 2027 Mardi Gras parade. The parade is scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2027, and is themed "All Roads Lead to Bacchus."
Why it matters
The selection of a non-traditional monarch continues the krewe's practice of choosing figures from outside the typical pool of parade royalty. For New Orleans, it adds a nationally known Louisiana comedian to one of the city's largest Mardi Gras celebrations.
The 2027 parade will feature 32 hand-painted floats designed by Kern Studios and more than 30 marching bands, with Bacchus members tossing over 400,000 pairs of socks in 49 designs. The source does not specify how these figures compare with previous Bacchus parades.
The players
Theo Von
Theo Von is a Louisiana-born comedian and podcast host who hosts the podcast This Past Weekend.
Krewe of Bacchus
The Krewe of Bacchus is a New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe known for its parades and for selecting non-traditional monarchs.
The details
Von hosts the podcast This Past Weekend and was selected as monarch for the 2027 parade. The parade's theme and float designs reference St. Charles Avenue and Lombard Street, and more than 100 alumni of the St. Augustine High School Marching 100 are expected to march alongside current band members.
Timeline
2027 Mardi Gras: Bacchus LVIII parade with Theo Von as monarch.
Sunday, February 7, 2027: Bacchus parade takes place.
Industry Dynamics
The selection extends the Krewe of Bacchus's longstanding pattern of choosing non-traditional monarchs, rather than only traditional parade royalty. It also places a podcast host and comedian in a role that has historically been filled by figures from other entertainment and civic spheres.
Residents and visitors planning to attend Mardi Gras in New Orleans can plan around the Sunday, February 7, 2027 Bacchus parade date. Von's appearance as monarch may draw additional attention to the parade for viewers who follow his podcast and comedy work.
The takeaway
The Bacchus selection shows how a New Orleans krewe can draw a nationally known Louisiana comedian into its Mardi Gras tradition. Readers interested in the 2027 parade can track its February 7 date for updates on floats, throws, and bands.
What happens next
The Bacchus parade is scheduled to roll on Sunday, February 7, 2027, with Theo Von as monarch.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WDSU News.
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