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New Orleans and southeast Louisiana Mardi Gras 2025 Carnival parade schedule. Get information on all the dates and times for your favorite parades. March 9. Krewe of Mardi PAWS (2 p.m Mardi Paws: The premier Mardi Gras walking parade featuring man’s best friends and their families will celebrate its 30th annual parade on March 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. The theme, “Mardi Paws Gets in the Game,” will showcase participants celebrating their favorite musician, band, or music through creative costumes. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Krewe of Majestic Carnival Club 11:00am view map ; The day is immediately followed by Ash Wednesday on March 5, which marks the start of the Lenten season, a 40-day period of reflection before the joyful celebration that is Easter. Mardi Gras is 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 Rex (March 4, 2025): The “King of Carnival,” Rex is the historic centerpiece of Mardi Gras Day. One of the oldest and most traditional parades, it’s known for its royal elegance, colorful floats, and the iconic “Boeuf Gras” float. FEBRUARY 28, 2025. Le Festival de Mardi Gras is a carnival with rides, food and live music. MARCH 4, 2025. Mardi Gras Show at Miami Moon in Lafayette; King Gabriel's Parade rolls at 10 am in Mardi Gras 2025 falls on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Nothing about Mardi Gras is predictable – not even the date. Unlike Christmas or the 4th of July which always fall on the same calendar day, the only thing you can count on for sure with Carnival is that Fat Tuesday will fall on, well, a Tuesday. • Krewe of Bush 9:00am Kenner • Krewe of Isis 6:00pm SUNDAY March 2 2025 Uptown New Orleans • Krewe of Okeanos 11:00am • Krewe of Mid-City follows • Krewe of Thoth 12:00pm • Krewe of Bacchus 5:15pm. 🎭 LUNDI GRAS🎭. MONDAY March 3 2025 Metairie • Krewe of Athena 5:30pm • Krewe of Centurions 6:30pm • Krewe of Kings follows Mardi Gras Day is more popularly known as Fat Tuesday and that falls on March 4, 2025. In between those three months will be parties, parades and other celebrations of various shapes and sizes The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on March 1, 2025 for a 7 Night Western 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 Mar 8th at 7:00 AM. The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on March 8, 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 Mar 15th at 8:00 AM. The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on March 29, 2025 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Apr 5th at 8:00 AM. 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. 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 Carnival Mardi Gras sails on March 22, 2025 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Mar 29th at 8:00 AM. The Mardi Gras has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 180,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Mardi Gras holds 8,375 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. 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 Mardi Gras has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 180,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Mardi Gras holds 8,375 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades
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