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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. Set sail on the Celebrity Constellation for 7 Nights and experience the best of Caribbean on the Mardi Gras Cruise. Book your Celebrity Cruises today! Locals are passionate about the city’s jazz heritage and Creole cuisine and take enormous pride in the annual Mardi Gras festival, a celebration that occurs 47 days before Easter. This is one of the largest celebrations in the U.S. with parades, concerts, food, and those famous Mardi Gras beads. Here, look back at some of the best celebrity parade moments from Mardi Gras in New Orleans though the years. 01 of 23. Harry Connick Jr. Harry Connick Jr. Erika Goldring/Getty Images. Shaquille O'Neal hosted Shaq's Fun House at Mardi Gras World during the Super Bowl LIX festivities. Photo: Skip Bolen/Getty Images. The basketball phenom and LSU graduate is the celebrity monarch in Bacchus. The krewe tells us they retrofitted the throne to fit Shaq's famously large frame. Everyone loves Mardi Gras in New Orleans, including the celebs. Some reign over parades, other perform at balls and many choose to roll incognito. Here are a few of the celebs we spotted at Mardi Gras this year. Orpheus: This parade was packed with celebrities. Actor Neil Patrick Harris and spouse David Burtka reigned as celebrity monarchs. The LGBTQ+ Mardi Gras krewe delighted guests with the presentation of its new king, queen and court. Local drag queens also performed, including 2024 queen and and advocate Debbie with a D . The largest and most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the USA is in New Orleans, where Fat Tuesday is a legal holiday. NOLA has been celebrating Mardi Gras since the early 18th century and the The season, which represents a time of celebration before Christian Lent, lasts until Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, is March 4, 2025. Between January 6 and March 4, enjoy parades, king cake, community celebrations, and more. For a list of future Mardi Gras Day dates, see here. Where in New Orleans can I experience Mardi Gras? Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ -- Singer Kelly Clarkson rode as Endymion's celebrity guest in 2013. Landing A-list celebrities to ride in Carnival parades is getting harder each year, and Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration leading up to the Christian period called Lent. A direct contrast to Lent's self-reflective, sacrificing feel, Mardi Gras celebrates the joy of life through music, revelry, and most importantly, food. Mardi Gras (UK: / ˌ m ɑːr d i ˈ ɡ r ɑː /, US: / ˈ m ɑːr d i ɡ r ɑː /; [1] [2] also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the final day of Carnival (also known as Shrovetide or Fastelavn); it thus falls on the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. [3] Celebrate Mardi Gras with Boom Unit Brass Band as they return to The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop with special guests The Phoebes. Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park When: March 4 Whether you celebrate Mardi Gras for its connection to Christian traditions, its cultural significance, or simply for the fun and revelry, it remains an enduring and beloved festival. In places like New Orleans, Mardi Gras has become a symbol of the city’s identity, representing unity, diversity, and the joy of living life to the fullest. As Events Here’s where to celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Houston area. There are dozens of celebratory events — both free and paid — in the Houston area this weekend and on “Fat Tuesday.” Celebrate Fat Tuesday and let the good times roll at this entertainment destination, which is hosting a Mardi Gras fest on Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m. The extravaganza transports guests to Bourbon Street with festive decor, lively entertainment, colorful beads, hurricane cocktails and a costume contest. Why does New Orleans celebrate Mardi Gras? Although it is a Christian holiday now, Mardi Gras is a holiday that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites, according to the Mardi Gras hog roast at Such and Such Farm in DeSoto, Missouri "Arrive at the farm anytime after noon to walk around the farm, warm yourselves by the bonfires, visit the animals and grab a beer from Blue Jay Brewing Co. Food will be served at 3 p.m. Communal farm-style seating available in the event barn." There are few better ways to celebrate Mardi Gras than beer and moonshine—and this laidback Alexandria bar will have both, plus fire pits and bar snacks for purchase. There are 52 drafts to choose from. Get your free tickets here. Mardi Gras kicks off next week and to celebrate, Krispy Kreme has a doughnut deal sure to sweeten up the occasion. For one day only, put on your Mardi Gras beads and stop by at any participating
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