PHOTOS: Endymion 2020 rolls with 'Endymion's Historic Dynasties' theme

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PHOTOS: Endymion 2020 rolls with ‘Endymion’s Historic Dynasties’ theme

The 2020 Endymion parade rolled Saturday night under the theme 'Endymion's Historic Dynasties.'

by Michael DeMocker
February 24, 2020

The 2020 Endymion parade rolled Saturday night under the theme ‘Endymion’s Historic Dynasties.’

The krewe’s usual ride into the Superdome instead went to the Convention Center due to Dome renovations.

The 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Orleans Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Captain waves to the crowd as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Orleans Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The crowd catches throws as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Orleans Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The St. Paul’s Marching Band busts a move as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Orleans Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Costumed revelers watch the show as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Orleans Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A maid flings beads as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Orleans Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A rider flies a frisbee as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Orleans Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Ducks fly as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Orleans Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The crowd catches throws as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion turn onto Carrollton Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A reveler turns a Burreaux jersey into goodies as the 3,200 men of the superkrewe Endymion roll down Carrollton Avenue with their 54th annual parade entitled “Endymion’s Historic Dynasties” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo by 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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