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The three largest Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are parades for the Krewes of Endymion, Bacchus and Muses. Krewe of Endymion The Krewe of Endymion parade is on Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. The largest Mardi Gras parades include the Krewe of Lafitte parade through downtown Pensacola and the Krew or Wrecks parade in Pensacola Beach. Pensacola makes an effort to be family-friendly with a designated kids’ viewing zone for parades, as well as holding the popular Kids and Kritters Mardi Gras Parade. The Krewe of Endymion is one of only three Super Krewes (using floats and celebrity Grand Marshals), and is the largest of the parades participating in the New Orleans Mardi Gras. [1] Many people begin saving their viewing spots for this parade several days before the parade actually rolls, although spot-saving is widely frowned upon and is Founded in 1977 on the West Bank, the co-ed Krewe of King Arthur now parades on the New Orleans Uptown route. With 2,400+ members and 70+ floats, they are the largest parade on the first weekend of Carnival (known as “Family Sunday”) and the 7th largest Mardi Gras parade overall. Krewe of King Arthur is one of the largest co-ed Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans. The krewe makes their own floats and costumes by hand, tosses signature hand-decorated grails, and is open to New Orleans’ largest party happens every year and culminates on Fat Tuesday. The best part is knowing the parade routes so you can watch the festivities. Here are the parade routes for Mardi Gras this year. New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025 Parade Schedule (Remaining as of February 22, 2025) Saturday, February 22, 2025. Krewe of Pontchartrain. Time 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 Iris parade rolls on the Uptown parade route in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Feb. 27, 2019. With more than 3,400 riders, Iris will be 2019's largest Mardi Gras parade. The first Mardi Gras parade in the Shreveport-Bossier area will be held on Feb. 17. Check out the full schedule below to catch your Krewe in action for 2025. Mardi Gras Parade Schedule The Krewe of Argus, founded in 1972, includes 450 male, female and child riders. Over a million revelers looking for family-oriented parades flock to the Veterans Memorial Parade Route in Metairie on Mardi Gras Day to see Argus' spectacular floats, marching bands and guest celebrities. The nation's second-largest Mardi Gras celebration will take place in Galveston in February and early March. This week, the city of Galveston released its schedule for its 114th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish parades known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season. The Krewe of Isis, established in 1973 in Kenner, is the oldest and largest all-female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish. The procession typically includes 250 female riders, 21 floats, and 10 marching bands/dance teams. Sunday, March 2. Sunday is Mardi Gras Children’s Day at the Event Center. The free, family-friendly event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A prelude to the Children’s Day Parade, children will Founded in 1977 on the West Bank, the co-ed Krewe of King Arthur now parades on the New Orleans Uptown route. With 2,400+ members and 70+ floats, they are the largest parade on the first weekend of Carnival (known as “Family Sunday”) and the 7th largest Mardi Gras parade overall. New Orleans’ largest party happens every year and culminates on Fat Tuesday. The best part is knowing the parade routes so you can watch the festivities. Here are the parade routes for Mardi Gras this year. New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025 Parade Schedule (Remaining as of February 22, 2025) Saturday, February 22, 2025. Krewe of Pontchartrain. Time With more than 3,400 riders, Iris will be 2019's largest Mardi Gras parade. Advocate staff photo by MAX BECHERER The Krewe of Iris parade rolls on the Uptown parade route in New Orleans The 2025 Mardi Gras season is just beginning, and Coastal Mississippi is packed full of fun parades and events perfect for incoming visitors. Come along with us as we celebrate the Carnival season! Laissez les bon temps rouler –– "Let the good times roll!" Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country and has a long history of festivities. The first celebration in Galveston was held in 1867, complete with a masked ball and Shakespearean reenactments! In 1871, two rival Mardi Gras societies, or “Krewes” were created. Founded in 1977 on the West Bank, the co-ed Krewe of King Arthur now parades on the New Orleans Uptown route. With 2,400+ members and 70+ floats, they are the largest parade on the first weekend of Carnival (known as “Family Sunday”) and the 7th largest Mardi Gras parade overall. The kre read more »
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