The festivities begin on Jan. 6, which is known as Twelfth Night or Epiphany, with parades every week until the Tuesday of Mardi Gras. Parades feature extravagant floats and are organized by private organizations called “ krewes ,” though attendance is open to the public. 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 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. This year, the theme park will celebrate Mardi Gras for two months, from Feb. 1 to March 30. During that time, you can enjoy a nightly Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans jazz bands strolling the park, and concerts on most Friday and Saturday nights. All of these are included in the cost of your ticket. The two-week Mardi Gras festivities take place in Galveston, Texas' historic downtown and beachfront and include parades, balcony parties and concerts. The 20-plus parades range from the Our lively festivities are recognized all over the world, which is why for many of you, celebrating Mardi Gras in the Big Easy is high on your bucket list (as it should be!). I’ve been to my fair share of parades, and I can honestly say it’s worth the journey. Selene follows Dionysus. Aphrodite at 6:00 p.m. in Houma. Saturday, March 1, 2025: NOMTOC at 10:45 a.m. on the Westbank. Iris at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras comes to Riverside with Castle Park’s unique take on New Orleans’ favorite festival. Let the good times roll with seasonal treats and fun activities for the whole family, including our all-new live show – Celebration! Meet King Duke, sample the Flavors of Mardi Gras and enjoy Arts & Crafts. It’s Mardi Gras at Castle Park. 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? Visit Lake Charles. In Lake Charles, a three-hour drive from New Orleans, Mardi Gras events kick off in early January with the Twelfth Night celebration.Over 50 krewes that call Lake Charles home present their royal courts at this inaugural event, and the following weeks are filled with parades throughout the city leading up to the biggest celebration of all on Fat Tuesday: the Krewe of Krewes BEAUMONT, Texas — Mardi Gras Southeast Texas begins today at Doggett Ford Park, offering residents and visitors a weekend full of festivities including parades, live music, and family activities 2/14* – Welsh Mardi Gras Street Dance – Welsh. 2/20-2/22* – Family Gras – New Orleans 2/21* – Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade/Red River Mardi Gras Bash I – Shreveport. 2/27-3/1* – Cajun Mardi Gras Festival I – Eunice 2/27-3/1* – Le Festival de Mardi Gras I – Lafayette 2/28* – Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival – Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Celebration Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Madison Kids ages 5-10 can listen to stories and do activities based on the traditions of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras at The Rose Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Clifton and Ramsey There will be a live jazz band, dinner specials and giveaways. February 17. Mardi Gras Bingo Brunch Asbury Ale House, Asbury Park WETUMPKA Order of Cimarron Mardi Gras Festival and Parade. When: March 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with parade start at 1 p.m. Where: Gold Star Park, 300 Ready St., Wetumpka Fat Tuesday is March 4, marking the traditional end of Carnival and the celebration of Mardi Gras. If a trip to New Orleans isn’t in the cards this year, that doesn’t mean you have to skip the celebration altogether. Here are seven Mardi Gras parties and festivals to attend around the region. Samedi Gras 2025. March 1, 11 a.m. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Memphis with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m. Bay St. Louis Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People Parade, 1 p.m. The Krewe of Real People Next Generation Parade Route for 2023 (WLOX) BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade Mardi gras events in Katy, TX. Category. Business; Science & Tech; Music; Mardi Gras Day Party Share this event: Keith & Dexter Present: Mardi Gras Day Party. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Phoenix with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! Mardi Gras! Galveston is delighted to announce the distinguished recipients of the prestigious George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award: Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton. These two lifelong residents of Galveston Island will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, February 21, 5:30 PM, as part of the kick-off to Mardi Gras festivities.
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