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Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. French Quarter; Krewe of Barkus 2:00pm Mardi Gras parades and parties are undoubtedly the main event but remember to check out other fascinating attractions while you’re in the French Quarter this February. Take a break from catching beads and take the family to see the sights around historic Jackson Square , such as the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral . Lundi Gras, which means Fat Monday in French, is the day before Mardi Gras day. Thus, Lundi Gras Day is March 3, 2025. Thus, Lundi Gras Day is March 3, 2025. Some parades roll that night, including Proteus and Orpheus , while the day is often filled with festive lunches and celebrations, including the wonderfully creative Red Beans Parade. Parades: Krewe of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends (French Quarter), Hermes, followed by d’Etat and Morpheus (Uptown) The Krewe of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends is a walking krewe that parades in the French Quarter on the Friday before Mardi Gras. The parade starts and ends on Bourbon Street, and the krewe is usually dressed in tutus, bras and NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season kicked off on January 6 with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line and an annual procession honoring Joan of Arc in the French Quarter. Here are the Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will continue every day through Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Costumed revelers will jam the French Quarter as more parades roll in New Orleans’ suburbs, other Louisiana cities, and all along the Mississippi and Alabama coasts. After thirty years of research, author Brian Costello offers an unparalleled guide the state-wide celebration of Louisiana Mardi Gras. From New Orleans to Shreveport, Carnival in Louisiana combines primary resources, archival material, and contemporary interviews to present a behind-the-scenes view of the greatest party on earth. It’s one the largest personal collections of Mardi Gras costumes in the city, and it tells the story of the walking clubs, masquerade balls, Mardi Gras Indians, krewe royalty, Social Aid and Pleasure clubs, and Cajun Mardi Gras. The museum’s costume closet is massive, and it does rentals, with prices starting as low as $75. Fifi Mahony’s Or you can always stay at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.Limited sites are still available during Mardi Gras season. Plus, the BC Boys Band will take to the stage at The Lighthouse Bar & Grill on February 13th, between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Come join in the fun and try their Mardi Gras Specials, including the King Cake Daiquiri, the Mardi Gras Mix-up and King Cake. Many a feather boa has been dusted by powdered sugar falling from these fried delights, Mardi Gras or not, and there is a take-out window for even faster service. Angeli on Decatur (1141 Decatur St., 504-566-0077), surrounded by bars in the lower Quarter, is a go-to place for late-night eats throughout the year. The colorful dining room is Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans, beads, daiquiris, king cake and Bourbon Street. And while the tradition in New Orleans began in the French Quarter more than 166 years ago, the largest It's Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, and the place to enjoy the true flavor of Carnival is the city's historic French Quarter, where festivities begin annually on January 6 and continue through
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