Feb 13, 2024 - Mardi Gras
Photos: Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka reign at Orpheus Mardi Gras parade
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka reign as celebrity monarchs of the Krewe of Orpheus on Feb. 12, 2024, in New Orleans. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images
Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his spouse David Burtka reigned over the Krewe of Orpheus as celebrity monarchs Monday night in the Uptown Mardi Gras parade.
- Patrick Harris is known for his roles on "Doogie Howser," "How I Met Your Mother" and "A Series of Unfortunate Events."
Driving the news: The krewe has celebrity monarchs each year. Previous ones include Quentin Tarantino, Cyndi Lauper, Gary Sinise, Joey Fatone and Bryan Cranston.
- Musician Harry Connick Jr. is one of the cofounders of Orpheus and also rides in the parade annually.
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