New Orleans throws a huge party for Mardi Gras (15 images)

Actor Jim Caviezel, best known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the 2004 film, "The Passion of the Christ," reigns as Bacchus XLIX, as he, and thousands more turned out on Sunday, February 26, 2017, to celebrate Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Bacchus has been rolling on the traditional New Orleans Uptown Mardi Gras route since 1969.

Actor Jim Caviezel, best known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the 2004 'The Passion of the Christ', reigns as Bacchus XLIX, Sunday, February 26, 2017. The Krewe of Bacchus has been rolling on the traditional New Orleans Uptown Mardi Gras route since 1969. Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI

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The Krewe of Bacchus Mardi Gras parade rolls down Napoleon Avenue in New Orleans Sunday February 26, 2017. The Krewe of Bacchus has been rolling on the traditional Uptown route since 1969. Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI

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Float riders in the Krewe of Bacchus Mardi Gras parade toss beads to the crowd on Napoleon Avenue in New Orleans Sunday, February 26, 2017. The Krewe of Bacchus has been rolling on the traditional Uptown route since 1969. Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI

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A dancer with Edna Karr High School takes a break during a stop in the Bacchus Mardi Gras parade Sunday, February 26, 2017. The Krewe of Bacchus has been rolling on the traditional Uptown route since 1969. Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI

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