Chewbacchus parade rolls Saturday in New Orleans: What to know

What's happening: The parade rolls at 7pm Saturday.

• The route begins at Franklin and St. Claude avenues, and ends on the opposite side of the French Quarter via Elysian Fields Avenue and Decatur Street.
• See the route.

This year's theme: "Nothing to See Here," with an emphasis on intergalactic exploration and life outside our solar system.

• As for royalty, the krewe selected longtime Chewbacchus member Elden "Agent El" Spear, who captains the Men, Women and Aliens in Black sub-krewe, according to Gambit.

Watch for the 501st Legion, the BeyJorettes and sub-krewes honoring "Star Wars," "Harry Potter," "E.T.", Black Panther, Wonder Woman, "Avatar," Mario Kart and other sci-fi and film icons.

• The krewe is known for elaborate DIY costumes, impressive contraptions and small, handmade throws.
• The ball, called the Chewbacchanal, is open to the public. Tickets are $31.

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