PHOTOS: Sparta, Pygmalion light up Saturday night Uptown

Grand Marshal T-Pain waves to the crowd as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

PHOTOS: Sparta, Pygmalion light up Saturday night Uptown

by Michael DeMocker | February 17, 2020

After a brief few-hours break on Saturday, the Knights of Sparta and the Krewe of Pygmalion lit up the evening, which concluded five different parades that rolled on the Uptown route.

The Knights of Sparta is an all-male krewe dating back to 1981. Pygmalion was founded in 2000, and is a co-ed krewe.

The “Tuscany” float makes it way down Napoleon Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Beads are caught on St. Charles Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A rider throws beads on St. Charles Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Queen greets her subjects as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The King’s float makes its way down Napoleon Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The title float makes it way down Napoleon Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Performers pass by as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Kennedy marching band passes by as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 550 members of Pygmalion toss beads to the crowd as they roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The crowd watches the Carver marching band pass as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A rider flings beads from atop a float as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “Coliseum” float makes it way down Napoleon Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Throws are caught on St. Charles Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A Maid rides by as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A mythical creature entertains the crowd on Napoleon Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “Tuscany” float turns onto St. Charles Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “Capri” float makes it way down Napoleon Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Captain’s float comes down Napoleon Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A tandem float turns onto St. Charles Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “Boboli Gardens” float makes it way down Napoleon Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Throws are caught at St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “Boboli Gardens” float turns onto St. Charles Avenue as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The last float passes by as the 550 members of Pygmalion roll down the Uptown parade route with an Italy-themed 25-float parade entitled “Viaggia in Italia”. Cary Oswald reigned as King Pygmalion and Kalli Mercer was Queen Pygmalion as the krewe presented their 21st annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “Hollywood Way” float makes its way down Napoleon Avenue as over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Revelers catch throws as over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The King greets the crowd as over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “Via Del Pellegrino” float makes its way down Napoleon Avenue as over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A youngster negotiates riding in his ladder before over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Officers lead the way as the over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “State Line Road” float makes its way down Napoleon Avenue as over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The crowd yells for throws as over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The “State Line Road” float turns onto St. Charles Avenue as over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A flambeaux carrier lights the way as over 350 Knights of Sparta roll down the Uptown parade route with an 18-float parade entitled “On the Street Where You Live”. Fabian Errol Miller reigned as King and Shannon Barbara Garrety was Queen as the krewe presented their 40th annual parade on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

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Michael DeMocker

Michael DeMocker has been a photojournalist in New Orleans for over twenty years. He’s been the National Press Photographer Association’s Regional Photographer of the Year three times and loves photographing all things New Orleans. He lives Uptown with his wife, son, and two dogs of varying intelligence.

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