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Family Gras - February 21 - 23, 2025. Family Gras is a FREE celebration of Carnival and family that takes place two weekends before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras Day), and is located just ten minutes from downtown New Orleans in the suburb of Metairie. It takes place on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, across from Lakeside Shopping Center. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Mardi Gras 2025; Future Mardi Gras Dates; Family Gras; 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Family Gras in Jefferson Parish February 21, 22, & 23, 2025 Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard, across from Lakeside Shopping Center. Family Gras is a FREE event that features the spectacle of Mardi Gras parades, cuisine, local art, a kids' court, and outdoor concerts by national artists as well as Louisiana favorites! Special Mardi Gras Events for 2025. Family Gras (February 21-23, 2025): A FREE family-friendly celebration in the Metairie neighborhood on Veterans Memorial Boulevard (across from Lakeside Shopping Center), this fun weekend is filled with parades, authentic New Orleans cuisine, local art, children’s activities, and free outdoor concerts and All of the Metairie Mardi Gras parades will return to the traditional route of east on Veterans Boulevard. The 2025 parade season will start with Little Rascals on Sunday, February 16 and continue the following Family Gras weekend with Krewe of Excalibur, Magical Krewe of MadHatters and Krewe of Atlas from Friday, February 21 to Sunday The 2025 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 4. "To accommodate the Family Gras event being held February 21-23, 2025, Veterans Blvd. in Metairie will be closed in both directions between N. Causeway Blvd. and Severn Ave. Members of the public 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 Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 ~ a time for family, friends, fun, frivolity, and food! MONDAY January 6, 2025 French Quarter • Société Des Champs Elysée 5:00pm • Krewe of Joan of Arc 8:00pm Uptown New Orleans • Phunny Phorty Phellows 7:00pm • Funky Uptown Krewe follows Covington • Fools of Misrule 6:00pm Mandeville • Mande Kings But Family Gras is more than just great concerts by big-name performers – it’s parades, food, an Art Market, kids’ activities and even a run! The Krewe of Excalibur will roll on Friday, the Magical Krewe of MadHatters on Saturday, and the Krewe of Atlas on Sunday. Come enjoy all your favorite New Orleans dishes at the Flambeau Food Court Barricades will be placed along the parade route starting Thursday, February 20, 2025, and will remain until after the parade on Saturday, February 22, 2025. They will be repositioned on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and remain in place until the final parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 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. January 28, 2025 - 5:58 pm; City Offices Closed March 3-4 for Mardi Gras February 24, 2025 - 5:13 pm; Good News in Slidell – February 24, 2025 February 24, 2025 - 2:26 pm; Acclaimed Conductor Paul Mauffray Presents Free Baroque February 21, 2025 - 1:06 pm; Olde Towne Street Closures Announced for Parades on Saturday, February 20, 2025 Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Mardi Gras 2025; Future Mardi Gras Dates; Family Gras; 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . The Twin Cities’ Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras parade will celebrate its 42nd year of Mardi Gras tradition and flavor in the Twin Cities in 2025. The Twin Cities' Krewe of Janus Parade has entertained revelers since 1984 who eagerly gather along the 3.8-mile route through West Monroe and Monroe. As the Gulf Coast gears up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, the communities of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley are finalizing preparations for parades and festivities spanning multiple days. Featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and family-friendly events, the region's celebrations have started and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, drawing locals and visitors alike into the streets Krewe of Southdowns Parade – 7 p.m.. Route: Starts at Glasgow Middle School and winds through Southdowns neighborhood. Theme: Safari Adventure. Celebrating 38 years of family-friendly fun. Sanford’s iconic Mardi Gras celebration is back and bigger than ever with the unforgettable Mardi Gras Sashay Parade kicking off the festivities! 28th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade & Festival. Historic Downtown DeLand February 22, 2025 More Info: SDeLand goes to the Dogs at our 28th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade & Festival. The fun starts at 8 Krewe of Harambee. February 17, 2025 Downtown Shreveport Celebrate unity and diversity at the Krewe of Harambee Parade, a beloved tradition honoring African-American culture with vibrant floats, soulful music, and infectious energy.
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