Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Day: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Mardi Gras is known as "the biggest party on Earth," and Jefferson Parish is inviting you! Spanning over two sides of the Mississippi River—the East Bank and the West Bank—Jefferson Parish offers Mardi Gras fun wherever you may be located. The all-female Krewe of Isis first started parading in Kenner in 1973 before taking the standard Veterans Memorial Boulevard route in Jefferson Parish. However, after the 2019 Mardi Gras season, the Krewe announced that they would return to Kenner in 2020. Lundi Gras Day - East Bank Parade. More Details; Krewe of Argus Parade. March 4, 2025, 11:00 AM. Mardi Gras Day - East Bank Parade. Jefferson, LA 70123 Phone: 504 In addition, all four parish drop-off sites and the Jefferson Parish Landfill will be closed on Mardi Gras Day and will resume normal operations the following day (Wednesday, March 5). As a reminder, recycling services have been suspended until a new contract is finalized, which is anticipated for March 2025. Text Alerts: Anyone planning to attend Mardi Gras events in Jefferson Parish may sign up to receive parade updates via text messaging. By texting JPMARDIGRAS to 888-777. By texting JPMARDIGRAS to 888-777. A separate schedule will be announced and used during carnival season (week preceding Mardi Gras day). contact the General Manager of Jefferson Parish Transit Together, they create a vibrant tapestry of culture, tradition, and the unbreakable bond of our Jefferson Parish community.” The 2025 Mardi Gras season in Jefferson Parish will include 12 parades on both the east and west bank of the parish. All of the Metairie Mardi Gras parades will return to the traditional route of east on Veterans Boulevard. Starting in 2019, however, the parish deviated from the route for non-Mardi Gras Day parades to try to bring out more families in the Bonnabel neighborhood by having it start there. 2025 Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras Parade Schedule. Please note: Dates & Times are subject to change. This schedule is based on currently available information. Comprised of 4,000 male and female riders and featuring more than 90 trucks, it is the oldest and largest of the all the truck krewes in Jefferson Parish. The Krewe of Elks-Jeffersonians share their mascot Elroy the Elk with their sister krewe the Krewe of Elks-Orleanians. 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! Calendar - Jefferson Parish Schools. Skip To Main Content. Month Week Day. February 2025 > Mardi Gras (Holiday) For more information about Jefferson Transit’s 2025 Mardi Gras schedule or JPT Mobile App, visit www.JPTransit.org. Mardi Gras schedule information can also be obtained by contacting JP-Transit customer service at (504) 818-1077 or the RTA Rideline at (504) 248-3900. Mardi Gras day is Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and it begins in Jefferson Parish at 11 am with the Krewe of Argus on the traditional Metairie route. Argus will be followed by one truck parades, the Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians. The Mardi Gras Battle of the Bands in Jefferson Parish is an exciting event held throughout the Mardi Gras season during the parades in Metairie. Middle school & high school marching bands "battle it out" as they march along Veterans Memorial Boulevard and play to a panel of judges who determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Join the City of Kenner on Lundi Gras day, as they recognizes the Krewe of Argus and Zulu royalty through a Meeting of the Courts ceremony. Along with food, arts and crafts, entertainment will also be provided by the Topcats! The event will take place on Monday, February 3 and festivities are set to begin at 11:00 a.m. Jefferson Parish officials announced the lineup for Family Gras on Tuesday The three-day festival of concerts and carnival will return Feb. 21 through Feb. 23 at Mardi Gras Plaza across Celebrate Carnival season at the 6th Annual Mardi Gras 10K/5K & Kids' Half Mile, produced by the New Orleans Track Club! Race day is Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Metairie, Louisiana. The Mardi Gras 10K/5K and Kids' Half Mile is a family friendly run / walk with the race finish coinciding with Jefferson Parish's annual FREE Family Gras festival and their headlining musical acts. Light JEFFERSON PARISH . Title: Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Author: Jefferson Parish Keywords: DAGbK3NJ3Bw,BABW9oaTP7o Created Date: 1/7/2025 6:01:06 PM
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