Nathan Fillion to reign as monarch for 2016 Krewe of Orpheus parade

Nathan Fillion, star of "Firefly" and "Castle," will reign as monarch for the 2016 Krewe of Orpheus parade on Feb. 8. Orpheus announced the lineup and theme Monday morning on its Facebook page. This year the parade will roll under the theme "The Wizard's Bestiary." The parade is set to roll at 6 p.m. along the traditional Uptown route. Fillion, who is a four-time People's Choice Award winner, will be joined by his real-life leading lady Krista Allen, who stars on the CW's "Significant Mother." In addition to Fillion, parade co-founder and New Orleanian Harry Connick Jr. will return to ride with Orpheus. The musician, actor and "American Idol" judge will also make a special appearance at Orpheuscapade. Chevy Metal will headline Orpheuscapade at the Morial Convention Center. The rock cover band is known for playing Van Halen, Queen and Bryan Adams. This year Orpheus will feature 27 pull units leading a 40-float caravan, 30 marching bands and over 1,300 krewe members. The parade ends at the Convention Center for Orpheuscapade, which will be hosted by comedian and actor Bianca Del Rio. More information about the parade, including tickets to Orpheuscapade, can be found online or on the Facebook page for Orpheus.

Nathan Fillion, star of "Firefly" and "Castle," will reign as monarch for the 2016 Krewe of Orpheus parade on Feb. 8.

Orpheus announced the lineup and theme Monday morning on its Facebook page. This year the parade will roll under the theme "The Wizard's Bestiary."

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The parade is set to roll at 6 p.m. along the traditional Uptown route.

Fillion, who is a four-time People's Choice Award winner, will be joined by his real-life leading lady Krista Allen, who stars on the CW's "Significant Mother."

In addition to Fillion, parade co-founder and New Orleanian Harry Connick Jr. will return to ride with Orpheus. The musician, actor and "American Idol" judge will also make a special appearance at Orpheuscapade.

Chevy Metal will headline Orpheuscapade at the Morial Convention Center. The rock cover band is known for playing Van Halen, Queen and Bryan Adams.

This year Orpheus will feature 27 pull units leading a 40-float caravan, 30 marching bands and over 1,300 krewe members. The parade ends at the Convention Center for Orpheuscapade, which will be hosted by comedian and actor Bianca Del Rio.

More information about the parade, including tickets to Orpheuscapade, can be found online or on the Facebook page for Orpheus.