re: Cost to ride in Endymion, Orpheus?

Endymion dues are $975. That includes your position on the float, 2 tickets to the coronation ball (mini extravaganza for members only) and 2 tickets to the extravaganza.
*$450 is what it cost for a non member couple (tickets are sold in pairs) to just enter the extravaganza. That doesn't include tux/dress, booze, food, cab fare, etc.
*There is also a $300 initiation fee your first year.

I spend around $1500-$1800 each year. Mostly on LED material we get straight from China.
I know others who do spend an upwards of 4K on throws. I never understood it, but there are plenty with money like that.

If you never rode in Endymion, then you wouldn't understand the worth in every penny.
Plus the extravaganza and coronation balls are insanely fun and full of beautiful women.
There really isn't a parade that compares top to bottom.
*Family is really big in Bacchus, so I've been a Paige and member for 5years prior to joining Endymion (10 years) so I have a good comparison on the two bigger Krewes.