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Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Mardi Gras Tips; Mardi Gras FAQs; New Orleans Hotels; New Orleans Info; Tuesday Mar 4 2025 Mardi Gras . The Krewe of Iris is the oldest all-female krewe and, with 3,660 members, is the largest krewe in Mardi Gras history. Their zoo—influenced theme for 2025 is "Iris, They All Asked for You.” The parade will feature 38 floats – all tandem and some triple tandem – and there’s even a new 3-dimensional queen float. Upcoming 2025 Mardi Gras Themes. Krewe of Bacchus: Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has been named the King of Bacchus for 2025. The parade, scheduled for March 2, will roll through New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood with the theme “Louisiana Fairs and Festivals,” celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. The 2025 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 4. The season, which represents a time of celebration before Christian Lent, lasts until Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, is March 4, 2025. Between January 6 and March 4, enjoy parades, king cake, community celebrations, and more. For a list of future Mardi Gras Day dates, see here. Where in New Orleans can I experience Mardi Gras? The Krewe will delight parade-goers with a variety of unique new throws, including signature decorated glasses, stainless steel cocktail recipe cups, lighted items and several unique keepsakes commemorating their new floats. The excitement all begins the night of their Rendezvous Ball on February 1, 2025, held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Following the Jan. 1 truck attack that killed 14 people in the heart of New Orleans, the Department of Homeland Security upgraded Mardi Gras to its highest risk rating. This means there will be significantly more law enforcement officers present than in prior years, said Eric DeLaune, who is leading Mardi Gras security as special agent in New Orleans let its freak flag fly in 2025 Mardi Gras walking parades post Super Bowl week Krewe Boheme marches through the Marigny neighborhood in New Orleans on Friday, February 14, 2025 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 Here are all of the details for the Krewe of Endymion Parade that rolls in New Orleans, Louisiana for 2025 Mardi Gras. See the date, time, parade route and more. Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" SHAQUILLE O’NEAL TO REIGN AS BACCHUS LVI. Shaquille O’Neal will reign as Bacchus LVI on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The former LSU Tiger and four-time NBA champion, successful businessman, in-demand sports analyst, media personality, recording artist, DJ and humanitarian will be throwing miniature basketballs as well as King’s doubloons and cups. Mardi Gras is always a spectacular event in New Orleans, but Mardi Gras 2025 is set to be the most exciting one yet. With brand-new parade themes, more immersive experiences, and a renewed spirit in the city, this year’s celebration will be one for the history books. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Mardi Gras reveler, here’s everything you need to know to make the most Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" Enter Our 2025 Mardi Gras January 17, 2025. We will be taking photo entries into our Annual "Show Us Your Mardi Gras Pics" Photo Contest from Monday, January 6th through Tuesday, March 11th at noon (one week from Mardi Gras Day) Read More Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Mardi Gras Tips; Mardi Gras FAQs; New Orleans Hotels; New Orleans Info; Tuesday Mar 4 2025 Mardi Gras . Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025. Mardi Gras is more than an event—it’s an experience. Whether you’re tasting your first King Cake, dancing to a brass band on Frenchmen Street, collecting a bag full of signature throws, or marveling at the creativity of a parade float, every moment immerses you in the spirit of New Orleans. Ready to start Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" In a playful nod to the comedy What We Do in the Shadows, this year’s theme reflects the show’s humorous twist where vampires mistakenly believe they are attending a grand "Superb Owl" celebration, only to find it’s actually a Super Bowl party (apt since Super Bowl LIX will take place in New Orleans on February 9, 2025.)
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