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Family Gras - February 21 - 23, 2025. Family Gras is a FREE celebration of Carnival and family that takes place two weekends before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras Day), and is located just ten minutes from downtown New Orleans in the suburb of Metairie. There is never a shortage of things to do in New Orleans with kids, but Mardi Gras takes the (king) cake! If you are looking for family-friendly Mardi Gras events in New Orleans and the surrounding area, we have you covered for 2025! 2025 Guide to New Orleans Mardi Gras Events and Camps. It’s time to bust out the green, purple and gold! Kid-Friendly Mardi Gras Parades for 2025. Krewe of Little Rascals (February 16, 2025): A family-friendly parade with child riders and fun themes. Krewe of Thoth: An early parade that’s perfect for kids, thrown by a Krewe that does an incredible amount of volunteer work for the children’s hospital, this one has a unique route that’s lots This year, Family Gras will take place at Mardi Gras Plaza, in the 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard across from Lakeside Shopping Center. The festivities are scheduled for February 21, 22 & 23 with free outdoor concerts. The 2025 Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll is from 9 to 11 a.m. Young revelers will parade Millennium Park with decorated umbrellas and the Mardi Gras spirit. family-friendly event is from 11 a.m 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. Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 ~ a time for family, friends, fun, frivolity, and food! MONDAY January 6, 2025 French Quarter • Société Des Champs Elysée 5:00pm • Krewe of Joan of Arc 8:00pm Uptown New Orleans • Phunny Phorty Phellows 7:00pm • Funky Uptown Krewe follows Covington • Fools of Misrule 6:00pm Mandeville • Mande Kings Families come in costumes like all the characters from the Wizard of Oz and as a family of dalmatians with grandma as Cruella Deville. We’ve also seen expectant moms dressed as Fabergé eggs and Humpty Dumpty. At parades before Mardi Gras day, it’s enough to dress your kids in Mardi Gras colors (purple, green and gold rugby shirts and hair Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event, combines Mardi Gras fun with culture, music and learning. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3:30 p.m. is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As Exploring Kid-Friendly Parades. One of the highlights of Mardi Gras is undoubtedly the parades. In 2025, families can look forward to numerous kid-friendly parades featuring vibrant floats, lively music, and plenty of throws like beads and trinkets. The Twin Cities’ Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras parade will celebrate its 42nd year of Mardi Gras tradition and flavor in the Twin Cities in 2025. The Twin Cities' Krewe of Janus Parade has entertained revelers since 1984 who eagerly gather along the 3.8-mile route through West Monroe and Monroe. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day out, or an all-night party with friends, this list of top Mardi Gras events is a great place to start. Mardi Gras 2025 will run from 14 February to 2 March, with more information available on the website. As your kids grow older, navigating Mardi Gras becomes easier, and the experience can transform into a cherished family tradition. Here’s a guide to making the most of Mardi Gras at every age and stage, with tips on kid-friendly parades that will keep everyone smiling (at least for the most part!). The Early Years: Babies and Toddlers Mardi Gras San Antonio 2025 – Free Events Mardi Gras Artisan Show. Discover unique, handcrafted treasures at the San Antonio River Walk! Over 40 talented artists showcase and sell their beautiful, handmade merchandise. When: February 28, 2025 – March 2, 2025 | 11:00 am – 11:00 pm; Where: San Antonio, TX 78205; How Much: FREE Krewe of Southdowns Parade – 7 p.m.. Route: Starts at Glasgow Middle School and winds through Southdowns neighborhood. Theme: Safari Adventure. Celebrating 38 years of family-friendly fun. Attention parents!! We are calling all kids 12 and under to be involved in our Coloring Contest. Get the chance to ride on a float, attend a Family Gras! balcony party AND be in the Galveston Daily News! The Family Gras! Coloring Contest will announce THREE winners from three different age groups. St. Marys Takes Center Stage for Family-Friendly Fun with the St. Marys Family Gras at the St. Marys Waterfront Park on Sunday, March 2nd. The St. Marys Family Gras event, held from 1-4 PM at the St. Marys Waterfront Park (201 St. Marys Street, St. Marys, Georgia 31558; 912-882-4000), is designed to delight visitors of all ages. The Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is a vibrant, family-friendly event held annually on Pensacola Beach. The parade features colorful floats, lively music, and costumed participants tossing beads and trinkets to enthusiastic crowds. The Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade is a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to the shores of the Gulf Coast. Founded in 2010, this family-friendly event takes place annually on the sandy beaches of North Padre Island, Texas, blending the lively traditions of Mardi Gras with the laid-back, barefoot lifestyle of Be a part of the historic celebration that has been in Mobile since 1703. Mardi Gras celebrations begin two and a half weeks before Fat Tuesday and the Port City comes to life. Elaborate themed floats manned by masked mystic societies, mounted police and marching bands wind through downtown Mobile and surrounding areas, entertaining nearly a million revelers
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