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After the music ends, stay for an up-close look at the Krewes of Excalibur, Atlas, and Madhatters as they roll in front of the Family Gras festival site on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Family Gras weekend kicks off the Jefferson Parish carnival season with live music and the majesty of Mardi Gras parades on February 21nd, 22rd, & 23th, 2025 Argus has paraded in Metairie on Mardi Gras day since 1974. Named for a 100-eyed giant in Greek mythology whose eyes were transferred to the peacock’s tail, the krewe uses a peacock as its principal symbol. A family-oriented procession, the 450 riders include men, women and children. 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 rainy Sunday pushed six regional Mardi Gras parades later in the schedule. Here are times and maps for Femme Fatale, Carrollton, King Arthur, Barkus, Atlas and Dionysus. METAIRIE, La. — It’s Mardi Gras time in Metairie!As residents wait in line for their favorite king cake and start stocking up on their favorite parade route snacks, they are also making plans 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 Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians rolls to the theme 'Let the Good Times Roll,' Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Metairie. The parade, which follows the Krewe of Argus, featured 1,200 riders on 40 trucks. 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 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish are rescheduled due to severe weather, with storms and heavy rain expected on Sunday. in Metairie or on the West Bank, Chalmette, Houma Also new this year, those attending Metairie's free Family Gras concert series, which runs from Feb. 21-23 at Mardi Gras Plaza, will have to pass through a metal detector upon entry, and items 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. Mardi Gras Mardi Gras falls on a Tuesday between February 3 and March 9 Every Year. When you grow up in New Orleans or Metairie, always going to numerous Mardi Gras parades every year commencing from the time you are born; you often wonder how strange it would be if there was no Mardi Gras? Kick off the Mardi Gras season by joining us for the Mardi Gras 10K/5K in partnership with Jefferson Parish's Family Gras! Mardi Gras 5K now includes a 10K distance! Don't miss out on a day of fun, fitness, and Mardi Gras spirit that the entire family can enjoy. Register now and secure your spot in the Mardi Gras 10K/5K and let the good times roll! 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. Mardi Gras weekend starts heating up on Feb. 14, when the Krewe Bohème rolls through the French Quarter at 7 p.m.. On the north shore , the Krewe of Titans parades through Slidell at 6:30 p.m . 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. If you are lsearching for Mardi Gras themed items you have found the right place! 2637 N Hullen St, Metairie, LA 70002. 504.836.0600 OPEN. Everyday. 9am-6pm. 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 refreshments and beer are available for participants post-race. Big Kid Mardi Gras major boots. Regular price $55 99 $55.99. 1513 Metairie Rd., Metairie LA 70005 (P): 504-835-6099. Newsletter. Promotions, new products and Mardi Gras Mask tumbler. Regular price $19 99 $19.99. 1513 Metairie Rd., Metairie LA 70005 (P): 504-835-6099. Newsletter. Promotions, new products and sales
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