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The fun doesn't stop there! Join us for the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture and community, also taking place on March 1, 2025. This all-day event will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads with engaging activities, including a choir performance, historical presentations, and the Sweet Pecan The Krewe of Chemin Neuf will also host an all-day festival featuring performances by local choirs and musicians, as well as food and drinks. The family-friendly event will highlight the history of Mardi Gras in New Roads—home to the second-oldest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana—and include historical presentations by authors, a high school Battle of the Bands, and a sweet pecan New Roads is gearing up for its first-ever night parade, the Krewe of Chemin Neuf. “New Roads has been doing Mardi Gras since 1922, that parade was actually started by a man named Jimmy The excitement gets underway with the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, which will take place from noon until 4 pm. This festival will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads through a variety of engaging activities, including choir performances, historical presentations, midway rides, and the Sweet Pecan Challenge. Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. Heading into Mardi Gras, here is a list of parades and courirs coming up across the region: (New Roads) - 11 a.m. NEW ROADS LIONS CARNIVAL (New Roads) - 2 p.m. St. Mary Parish KREWE OF CHEMIN NEUF PARADE: 6 p.m.,New Roads, starting at Jackson and Parent streets, to New Roads, Main, Olinde, Napoleon and Poydras streets, ending at Poydras and New Roads. New Roads Mardi Gras 211 W Main Street New Roads, LA 70760 225-638-3998. Mar 08, 2025 New Roads Car Show Downtown New Roads, LA 70760. Mar 08, 2025 POINTE COUPEE PARISH CARNIVAL 2025 Four parades on tap: Saturday, 1 March, 6 p.m.: inaugural parade of Krewe of Chemin Neuf, in New Roads, with lighted floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and New Roads Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. (Downtown District – W. Main Street) Get ready for a grand parade with plenty of bead throwing. Route: The parade will line up at National Guard Amory moving south on Community Street turning right on Main Street, right on Olinde Avenue, right on Napoleon, left on Poydras, right on Parent, right New Roads Community Center Parade – 11 a.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. New Roads Lions Club Parade – 2 p.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on the latest news across the Capital area. Support UWK and its mission to deliver The News You Deserve Mardi Gras in New Roads Celebrate Louisiana’s 2nd oldest Mardi Gras tradition! Saturday, March 1st: Kick off with the Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade at 6:00 PM with 15 lighted floats, 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras is less than two weeks away, Several roads will close during the parades and parking can be a hassle. Here is a guide for beginners and experts alike. The excitement gets underway with the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, which will take place from noon until 4 pm. This festival will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads through a variety of engaging activities, including choir performances, historical presentations, midway rides, and the Sweet Pecan Challenge. Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. The event will have 15 lighted floats, eight marching bands and 15 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. 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. Since 1941, Mardi Gras afternoon in New Roads has featured the New Roads Lions Carnival parade, the first-known Mardi Gras parade to roll as a charitable fundraiser. The Lions parade was successor to the Club Children’s Carnival parades off 1932 -1940, orchestrated by the community’s oldest women’s organization, the Mothers’ Culture South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and parties that will roll through the streets of Baton Rouge in celebration. New Roads, La. Sunday Heading into Mardi Gras, here is a list of parades and courirs coming up across the region: New Roads, 6 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 2 LIVONIA CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION PARADE, 1 p.m.
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