G-Eazy Tapped To Be Grand Marshall of Pygmalion, Will Headline Post Parade Pygmalion Fest

The Pygmalion krewe, formed in 2000, begins its 2023 Mardi Gras march on February 11th
as the sun sets on the corner of Jefferson and Magazine. Tickets are currently on sale to the general public.

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The James Dean of rap and Loyola alumni, G-Eazy, will be Grand Marshall of the 2023 Pygmalion parade this carnival season.

The Pygmalion krewe, formed in 2000, begins its 2023 Mardi Gras march on February 11th
as the sun sets on the corner of Jefferson and Magazine. The Krewe of Pygmalion is New
Orleans’ newest parading organization, comprised of both men and women, parades the
first weekend of the Carnival season. Locals and carnival season tourists will be on the lookout
for their most unforgettable floats including the Jester, Aphrodite, and the Mammoth. The
parade of 27 floats and more than 1,000 riders will make it’s way uptown ending in the
CBD near Mother’s, one of New Orleans’ most-iconic cajun spots.

As a former New Orleans resident, G-Eazy knows as much as any local that the party doesn’t
end after the parade. For the last 6 years, the Krewe of Pygmalion has brought top-tier talent to
New Orleans for their annual Pygmalion Fest, taking place at the Sugar Mill shortly following the
parade. This year’s lineup includes G-Eazy, Mannie Fresh, DJ Kelly Green, and more, the
Krewe teased members at their poster unveiling party at the Krewe captain’s very own
Rizzuto’s Ristorante and Chop House earlier this month.

Gerald Gillum may have been born in Oakland, CA, but the G-Eazy we know and love was born
in New Orleans. His career started to take hold while studying at Loyola University and he has
since toured with artists among the likes of Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Shwayze, and Logic, and
collaborated with artists including Halsey, Carnage, Britney Spears, BB Rexha, Big Sean, A$AP
Ferg, and many more.

“We’re excited to kick off Mardi Gras 2023 with the biggest parade NOLA has seen from Pygmalion.

 

I can’t wait to be atop the Captain’s float and to usher in another amazing carnival season with our Grand Marshall, fellow Loyola alum, and Pygmalion Fest headliner, G-Eazy.” – Captain Jack P. Rizzuto