Three More Krewes To Parade Through New Orleans Tonight

Three krewes are scheduled tonight for parades through New Orleans as officials deal with the death of a woman last night during the Krewe of Nyx parade.

Crowd safety will be heightened tonight following the accident when a woman died while trying to cross between floats.

Woman Killed After Being Run Over By Float During Krewe Of Nyx Parade

Nyx Captain Julia Lea released a statement on the tragic event offering condolences to the woman's family.

The first parade tonight will start tonight at 5:30 p.m. with the Knights of Babylon rolling from Magazine Street to Canal, followed at 6:15 p.m. by the Knights of Chaos whose route will end at University Place.

The final parade tonight will start at 6:30 p.m. with the Krewe of Muses led by honorary muse Jennifer Coolidge who is known for her acting roles in films like American Pie, Best in Show, and Legally Blonde, as well as the TV comedy Two Broke Girls.