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Every year, it’s the same question: Where will you be for New Year’s Eve? This year, tell them you’ll be living it up on a Carnival cruise. And then invite them along! We’ll sail you straight into 2026 on an extra-festive cruise. We’re talking live music, DJs, special events across the ship throughout the evening. 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. The oldest female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish will celebrate Carnival 2025 with a 200-member, 18-float parade. This year's theme is “Isis Goes on a Field Trip” Floats will include Rivertown Theater, Aquarium, and Circus. Mardi Gras When: March 4, 2025 | February 17, 2026 It’s time to celebrate Fat Tuesday and party New Orleans style! Mardi Gras Parade; Mardi Gras Party; Mask Making Workshop ; Mardi Gras Games ; Mardi Gras Bingo and Trivia; Themed Youth Activities; To celebrate, don't forget your beads and wear your favorite purple, green and gold attire! Dr In cities across the United States someone or something is almost always watching you. On Tuesday, as Mardi Gras revelers flock to New Orleans to celebrate the end of Carnival, it will be no NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season kicked off on January 6 with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line and an annual procession honoring Joan of Arc in the French Quarter. Here are the Today, more than 70 krewes operate in New Orleans, with elite balls, parades and supper dances for Carnival and Mardi Gras, according to History. Krewe of Rex, founded in 1872, is among the most When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season Mardi Gras is Carnival's grand finale and is the day that ends the festive season. What do the Mardi Gras colors represent? According to Mardi Gras New Orleans, the holiday's colors have a meaning 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 Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. This year’s Queen of Carnival is a vibrant young woman who comes from a long line of family members that were chosen as Rex royalty, and WGNO’s LBJ got a chance to meet her. From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of During Harrison’s time as police chief, a drunken driver plowed into Mardi Gras parade-goers in 2017, injuring 28 people.. New Orleans hosted multiple Super Bowls during Harrison’s career at Starting Summer 2025, 12 Carnival ships will sail to Celebration Key from eight homeports: From Miami: Carnival Celebration and Carnival Conquest. From Port Canaveral: Mardi Gras, Carnival Freedom, and Carnival Glory. From Galveston: Carnival Dream and Carnival Legend. From New Orleans: Carnival Liberty. From Baltimore: Carnival Pride Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025 and the Mardi Gras celebration officially begins. Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, music, art, and costumed revelers. The season leading up to Mardi Gras is known as Carnival. Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Events for 2025 The Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. An epic way to ring in the New Years 2022. Happy New Years everyone! #mardigras #carnival #newyearstatus #newyear2022 #newyear Mardi Gras Balls Elegant balls crown new royalty during Carnival. Some of the most glittering spectacles of Mardi Gras happen behind closed doors at grand balls thrown by krewes for their members and lucky guests. Bring your vibrant vibes to New Year's Eve at Mardi Gras! Usher in 2025 with prize events on December 31! Visit our website for complete details.
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