MEET THE CEREMONY. We kick off a new ship’s career with a naming ceremony and ours are one part tradition and a lotta parts fun! On the tradition end, we get dignitaries like Mardi Gras' godmother, Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez, and our own Chief Fun Officer Shaq to help make sure the champagne bottle gets broken just right for good luck. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Monday Jan 6 2025 . Krewe of Majestic Carnival Club 11:00am view map ; New Orleans and southeast Louisiana Mardi Gras 2025 Carnival parade schedule. Get information on all the dates and times for your favorite parades. Published: 4:26 PM CST January 27, 2025 The 2025 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 4. When is Mardi Gras 2025? The official start of Carnival Season is marked by Twelfth Night, which is Jan. 6 this year. This year, Mardi Gras Day falls on March 4. And it is also referred to as "Carnival" which refers to the period of feasting that begins on Jan. 6 through Mardi Gras. The day goes by other names as well. In south-central Pennsylvania, the Monday, January 6th French Quarter Societe Des Champs Elysee: 7:00PM Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc: 8:00PM Uptown New Orleans Phunny Phorty Phellows: 7:00PM Funky Uptown Krewe: Follows Saturday, January 25th French Quarter Krewe Mosaique: 6:00PM Saturday, February 1st Marigny Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus: 7:00PM Friday, February 14th French Quarter Parades, music, balls, costumes, and celebrations occur throughout the entire Carnival season, starting on January 6th, but Mardi Gras itself is technically the final day, Fat Tuesday. Most locals refer to Mardi Gras as the final two weekends of the celebration, when most of the parades and events take place. Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, which Jan. 5 in 2025. Mardi Gras Day is more popularly known as Fat Tuesday and that falls on March 4, 2025. Feb. 20. 6:30 p.m.: Order of Polka Dots Parade; What is Mardi Gras? Carnival in New Orleans and around the world is rooted in Christian and Roman Catholic traditions. The season begins on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas, and continues until Mardi Gras, which is the final day of feasting, drinking and revelry before Ash Wednesday and the fasting associated with Lent, the Christian season The January 25, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Jan 25th and returns on Saturday, Feb Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Discover the Mardi Gras itinerary for January 2025 and find the best deals with iCruise.com. Plan your dream cruise online or call 1-800-427-8473 The January 4, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Jan 4th and returns on Saturday, Jan 11th. The Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnival, begins on January 6th and ends on March 4th, 2025. The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. The January 11, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Jan 11th and returns on Saturday, Jan By CL Staff Tuesday January 28, 2025 02:34 PM EST. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025 and the Mardi Gras The season leading up to Mardi Gras is known as Carnival. Mardi The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on December 27, 2025 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Jan 3rd at 7:00 AM. Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras itineraries calendar for 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of the scheduled sailings. This calendar includes details of each itinerary such as ports, departure dates, weekdays, cruise day sequences, port locations, arrival and departure times, and berthing arrangements.
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