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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 Everything to know about 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras parking, street closures, public transit. BY MARCO CARTOLANO and JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writers; Feb 20, 2025 Feb 20, 2025; 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. Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast. Big parades are rolling down the main routes as some get fancied up for formal balls and others costume to poke fun and make merry. Mardi Gras 2025: Dates, Events, and Everything You Need to Know for This Year’s Biggest Celebration. Story by Christian Wiedeck, M.Sc. • 1d. 1 / 15 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. This ultimate guide explores Mardi Gras New Orleans 2025, from dazzling Mardi Gras Parade celebrations to sweet King Cakes. Dive into parades, balls, local traditions, and tips for an unforgettable Carnival journey. Let the spirit of “Fat Tuesday” ignite your New Orleans adventure! Now! This photo provided by Telemundo Kansas City shows television reporter Adan Manzano, who was found dead in his hotel room Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 while visiting New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl Monday, January 6th French Quarter Societe Des Champs Elysee: 7:00PM Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc: 8:00PM Uptown New Orleans Phunny Phorty Phellows: 7:00PM Currently, there are 40 active tribes that participate in parades and events during Mardi Gras, Super Sundays and St. Joseph’s Day. Each tribe has a hierarchy that includes positions such as Big The celebration includes a lively street festival and of course the 14th Annual Mardi Gras Pet Parade. This event, taking place on Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22, 2025 in Apalachicola, FL, will celebrate dogs and their people. All visitors and their furry friends are invited to join this paw-some event. Boogie on the Street to live DJs! One cover charge for the spookiest Street Party and all George Street venues! 8:00 pm – Gates open! 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm – Street Party featuring local DJs! 8:30 pm – Costume Competition judging begins! 11:00 pm – Judging ends! 11:30 pm – Costume Competition finalists presented on stage! Mardi Gras in Galveston is a time for celebration, but navigating street closures and finding parking can be challenging. Here is everything visitors and locals need to know about parking during Mardi Gras 2025. Street Closures & Parade Routes: Feb 22 & Mar 1 (Parade Days): 25th Street and sections of Seawall Blvd. will be closed for parades Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, February 5, Mayor Toby Barker and city partners gathered at City Hall to announce several events for the upcoming Mardi Gras season. The 2025 festivities will feature returning favorites, offering a variety of parades, block parties, pub crawls and cultural celebrations for residents and visitors of all ages. A glimpse Shaquille O’Neal shares his excitement about leading Bacchus 2025, honoring Louisiana roots, and tossing exclusive throws during the Mardi Gras parade. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook 5:00 p.m. – Event Opens 6:30 p.m. – Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade 7:30 p.m. – Krewe Babalu “All Krewe Parade” 9:00 p.m. – Mardi Gras!Galveston Parade led by CityCast Houston Fri., Feb. 10 @ 7:00pm George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade. Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Celebrate Mardi Gras with friends, family, neighbors and Akron’s own 93.5FM/1590AM WAKR. WAKR 2025 Senior Mardi Gras Luncheon St. George Family Center 3204 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. 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. Kids will be in heaven with a Kids Court featuring a Lucky Ducks game, football toss, Mardi Gras mask making station, Connect Four, Wheel of Fortune
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