Krewe Of Endymion Honors Founder With Statue On College Campus

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The founder of the Krewe of Endymion is now honored with a statue on the campus of Delgado Community College.

Officials unveiled the seven-foot statue of Ed Muniz on Saturday morning.

The double statue also features the toga-wearing cartoon mascot Endymion Man, and is located at the spot where the Endymion Parade lines up before it rolls.

Ed Muniz is a Gentilly native who started his broadcasting career in 1959 and later served in local politics.

The first Endymion parade rolled in February 1967.

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