Now they are often seen riding little cars in parades and wearing Fezes with Islamic symbols on them. Evidently modern Templars do not get enough exercise as evidenced by their inclination toward pot-bellied appearance, along with a predilection to loving bad music.
Are you confusing them with Shriners?
That is science fiction, according to a real book on the history of the Templars:
http://www.amazon.com/Templars-Piers-Paul-Read/dp/030681496X
The Templars by Piers Paul Read