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The Krewe of Dionysus was founded in 1985 by a group of Slidell businessmen intent on bringing an old-fashioned, family-oriented Mardi Gras parade to the Camellia City. Dionysus (Bacchus in Roman Mythology) is the ancient Greek god of fertility and wine, According to legend, he had a dual nature and could bring joy and divine ecstasy, or a SLIDELL, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Dionysus is set to roll Friday, February 28. The Krewe of Dionysus follows the Krewe of Selene parade route. It The Krewe of Dionysus website provides information about events, activities, and parade routes. The Krewe of Dionysus parade route information. Organized as the Berwick-Bayou Vista Mardi Gras Parade Association in the 1980's, its name changed to the Krewe of Dionysus in 2002. Each year it rotates from Berwick to Bayou Vista. This year they will roll in Berwick. The procession will line up on Gilmore Drive and turn on John Street, Robicheaux Street, Mount Street, Gilmore Drive, right on La. 182, Tournament Boulevard, Fairview Drive 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. The Krewe of Dionysus celebrates their 40th year of rolling through the streets of Slidell with their parade on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. This year's theme: "Back to the Beach." As in years past, Dionysus--also known as Bacchus, the god of wine and inspired madness--will be throwing specialty Krewe logo and signature items, beads and doubloons from the Royal Escorts as they part the 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 — The 2024 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Dionysus is set to roll on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. The parade starts at the corner of Pontchartrain and Spartan Drive. The Krewe of Dionysos is a parading Krewe. Established in 1998 as a non-profit organization, the Krewe of Dionysos is dedicated to the development and celebration of the Mardi Gras Carnival Season in Natchitoches and the surrounding community. We strive to give our home town the biggest, brightest party of the year to celebrate life and family! Krewe of Dionysus: 1:00PM Abita Springs Krewe of Push Mow: 2:00PM Friday, February 28th Slidell Krewe of Selene: 6:30PM Saturday, March 1st Bush Krewe of Bush: 9:00AM Tuesday, March 4th Olde Town Slidell Krewe of Kidz Wagon Parade: 10:00AM Covington Krewe of Covington Lions Club: 10:00AM Mystick Krewe of Covington: Follows Krewe of Bogue Falaya SLIDELL, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Selene is set to roll Friday, February 28 following the Krewe of Dionysus. The Krewe of Selene parade starts at Dionysus was scheduled to roll on Sunday, but the Slidell Police Department announced that the parade was moved to Friday, February 28. Dionysus will now roll with the Krewe of Selene. Officials Mardi Gras, Buy the Book: BUY THE BOOK: About the Book Never before has the history of the Mardi Gras celebration been looked at this way. Errol Laborde focuses on the first 60 years of the organized celebration in New Orleans, a period that bridges the premiere parade of the Mistick Krewe of Comus and the founding of the Zulu organization. Due to forecasts of rain, Sunday's Krewe of Dionysus parade in Slidell has been rescheduled. Don Shea, a krewe member and float lieutenant, said Dionysus will now roll on Friday, Feb. 28. The A new signature throw for Excalibur will be an 8-inch hand-decorated Dragon Egg and hand-decorated wooden shields. Excalibur rolls February 21 at 7 p.m. during Family Gras. Krewe of Paws. Mardi Gras has gone to the dogs! The Krewe of Paws will parade Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Olde Town Slidell. 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 Parade Parade The Krewe of Hannibal Parade will follow the Galatea and Nike parades in Morgan City about 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Dionysus The Krewe of Dionysus ball is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Pattie Drive. Parade The Krewe of Dionysus Parade will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in Berwick. The 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule is here, and it’s time to get ready for some festive fun! 🎭🎉 Here’s when you can catch your favorite Krewes rolling through town: 📅 Friday, February 14 💜 Krewe of Titans – 6:30 PM 📅 Saturday, February 15 💚 Krewe of Bilge – Noon 💛 Krewe of Poseidon – 6:00 PM 📅 Sunday, February Happy Mardi Gras, Y'all!! Here is a list of parades for the 2025 Carnival Season: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Krewe of Cork, 3pm, French Quarter; Oshun, 5:30pm, Uptown
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