The satirical Knights of Chaos parade is a highlight during Carnival season, ramping up the anticipation in the week before Mardi Gras by skewering various public figures from the worlds of sports and politics. And they didn't miss the opportunity to take aim at New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson. An effigy in Benson's likeness stood at the front of a parade float, arms shrugging in a nod to her "what else can I do?" quote from a 2025 interview with Jeff Duncan for the Times-Picayune.
The float also attacked high prices for concessions at the Caesars Superdome like $16 hot dogs, $15 dollar beers, and $25 dollar cocktails. Benson confidants like Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and longtime archbishop Gregory Aymond were also portrayed on the parade float.
This year’s spoof of Gayle Benson, the Pelicans and the Saints at the Knights of Chaos parade pic.twitter.com/8QwqkizF2E
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) February 12, 2026
Lane Kiffin float at Chaos parade pic.twitter.com/DDP2bib2px
— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) February 13, 2026
Of course Benson and her closest associates weren't the only Louisiana sports icons to star in the Knights of Chaos parade. First-year LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin had a float to himself, too, titled Ole Misstake in a nod to his breakup with his old employer. Dressing his statue in a crop top and yoga pants was a nice touch.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Mardi Gras: Knights of Chaos parade lampoons Saints owner Gayle Benson