It is from a parade that occurred on Friday, February 1, 2008. It took place Uptown in New Orleans. I saw it on St. Charles Avenue. The floats used Greek myth themes. I don't remember the one for that float. I'll be adding five more parades. I'm spreading them out a bit.

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The only video I took was of the "Dancin' Dawgfighters" and a giant tow truck that the city is proud of:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNZn5E4IBlc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQpc2gg1wKM&feature=user

In reply to this comment by ant:
Where is this at? Any more photos. or videos?

In reply to this comment by dotdude:
The Krewe of Hermes had an ant float:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_zPzveb_czZk/R7dROOi90BI/AAAAAAAAGdo/-3bzE7bLn6Y/s1600-h/Ant.JPG
http://bp3.blogger.com/_zPzveb_czZk/R7dROei90CI/AAAAAAAAGdw/p0sj6QAaAM8/s1600-h/Ants.JPG

The Krewe of Hermes had an ant float:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_zPzveb_czZk/R7dROOi90BI/AAAAAAAAGdo/-3bzE7bLn6Y/s1600-h/Ant.JPG
http://bp3.blogger.com/_zPzveb_czZk/R7dROei90CI/AAAAAAAAGdw/p0sj6QAaAM8/s1600-h/Ants.JPG

That's almost as good as Hermes from Futurama

One of their rooms goes for 15,000 Dirhams per day which is roughly $5,000 USD.

But then they do give you all this:

The stately and opulent Royal Suite on the 25th floor is the last word in luxury, with its lavishly appointed interiors, majestic colour scheme and sumptuous furnishings.
* Exclusive privileges - Private elevator, private cinema
* Special features - Marble and gold staircase, leopard print tufted carpets, Carrarra marble flooring and mahogany furniture
* Lower level - Dining area, Arabic majlis (reception) style lounge and library
* Upper level - Master bedroom with rotating four-poster canopy bed and second bedroom, each with adjoining marble bathrooms with spa bath, walk-in shower, fine porcelain fittings and full sized Hermes 24 - Faubourg fragrances and body products
* Occupancy - 4 Adults and 2 Children below the age of 12, or 5 Adults (only)
* Transport - Chauffeur driven Rolls Royce BMW available at a charge or helicopter transfers
* Complimentary high speed Internet access, office area, laptop, private telephone and facsimile, photocopier and data port within each suite
* Access to a host of meetings, conference and event facilities
* Variety of restaurants and bars - ideal for lunch, entertainment, and private functions
* Multimedia system - 42 inch plasma screen, video on demand, 93 cable channels and DVD system
* Range of DVDs and books to choose from
* Daily newspaper list with over 300 international newspapers to choose from
* Interactive online communication and hotel guide
* Complimentary access to Wild Wadi Water Park
* Welcome drinks, fresh flowers, fruits and Arabic sweets
* Luxury bathroom with Jacuzzi, full-size Hermes toiletries
* Button controlled lighting, curtains and air conditioning and private safe
* 24 hour butler and Guest Service Executives
* Pillow menu and bath menu
* Rolls Royce and helicopter transfers
* In-suite check in
* Children's amenities

Why even Bacchus would be overwhelmed by all this.