'Passion of the Christ' star Jim Caviezel to reign as Bacchus in 2017

Jim Caviezel, known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in "Passion of the Christ," will reign as Bacchus XLIX for next year's parade through Uptown. Krewe of Bacchus Capt. Clark Brennan made the announcement Tuesday. The parade will roll at 5:15 p.m. Feb. 26 on the traditional Uptown route. Caviezel is also known for his role on the CBS science-fiction crime drama "Person of Interest." His other roles include the movies "Frequency" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." Next year's theme for the annual Carnival parade will be "Bacchus Salute the Saints' 50th." It will include 21 Saints-themed floats, including ones dedicated to Black and Gold fans, the team's mascots and the tune "When the Saints Go Marching In." Link: Download Parade Tracker here! Bacchus was founded in 1968 by Owen Brennan Jr. It rolls with more than 1,400 members and 33 animated superfloats. Previous Bacchus monarchs include Alan Thicke, Bob Hope, Anthony Mackie and Nicholas Cage. Bacchus kicks off at Tchoupitoulas Street and Napoleon Avenue. Don't forget the WDSU Parade Tracker in 2017 to follow the parade. Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

Jim Caviezel, known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in "Passion of the Christ," will reign as Bacchus XLIX for next year's parade through Uptown.

Krewe of Bacchus Capt. Clark Brennan made the announcement Tuesday. The parade will roll at 5:15 p.m. Feb. 26 on the traditional Uptown route.


Caviezel is also known for his role on the CBS science-fiction crime drama "Person of Interest." His other roles include the movies "Frequency" and "The Count of Monte Cristo."

Next year's theme for the annual Carnival parade will be "Bacchus Salute the Saints' 50th." It will include 21 Saints-themed floats, including ones dedicated to Black and Gold fans, the team's mascots and the tune "When the Saints Go Marching In."

Link: Download Parade Tracker here!

Bacchus was founded in 1968 by Owen Brennan Jr. It rolls with more than 1,400 members and 33 animated superfloats. Previous Bacchus monarchs include Alan Thicke, Bob Hope, Anthony Mackie and Nicholas Cage.

Bacchus kicks off at Tchoupitoulas Street and Napoleon Avenue. Don't forget the WDSU Parade Tracker in 2017 to follow the parade.

Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!