The fun doesn't stop there! Join us for the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture and community, also taking place on March 1, 2025. This all-day event will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads with engaging activities, including a choir performance, historical presentations, and the Sweet Pecan The Krewe of Chemin Neuf will also host an all-day festival featuring performances by local choirs and musicians, as well as food and drinks. The family-friendly event will highlight the history of Mardi Gras in New Roads—home to the second-oldest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana—and include historical presentations by authors, a high school Battle of the Bands, and a sweet pecan New Roads Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. (Downtown District – W. Main Street) Get ready for a grand parade with plenty of bead throwing. Route: The parade will line up at National Guard Amory moving south on Community Street turning right on Main Street, right on Olinde Avenue, right on Napoleon, left on Poydras, right on Parent, right BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The City of New Roads is preparing for its Mardi Gras celebration with three parades, including the inaugural Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade. Here’s a The excitement gets underway with the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, which will take place from noon until 4 pm. This festival will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads through a variety of engaging activities, including choir performances, historical presentations, midway rides, and the Sweet Pecan Challenge. NEW ROADS, La. (WAFB) - New Roads is gearing up for its first-ever night parade, the Krewe of Chemin Neuf. “New Roads has been doing Mardi Gras since 1922, that parade was actually started New Roads Mardi Gras 211 W Main Street New Roads, LA 70760 225-638-3998. Mar 08, 2025 New Roads Car Show Downtown New Roads, LA 70760. Mar 08, 2025 In 2022, over 110,000 people celebrated Mardi Gras in New Roads. The parades in New Roads are of, for, and by the people meaning that the community participates in the parade, instead of one single Krewe. New Roads parade floats are built new each year, according to the annual theme. The Community Center Carnival Parade is the second-oldest South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and parties that will roll through the streets of Baton Rouge in celebration. New Roads, La. Sunday KREWE OF CHEMIN NEUF PARADE: 6 p.m.,New Roads, starting at Jackson and Parent streets, to New Roads, Main, Olinde, Napoleon and Poydras streets, ending at Poydras and New Roads. Known as the “Little Carnival Capital” of Louisiana, New Roads followed New Orleans’ example by staging Mardi Gras celebrations as early as 1881. The event continues to this day, drawing thousands of visitors. A Louisiana Main Street community, New Roads is also home to several historic estates, particularly along the False River. Mardi Gras in New Roads Celebrate Louisiana’s 2nd oldest Mardi Gras tradition! Saturday, March 1st: Kick off with the Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade at 6:00 PM with 15 lighted floats, 77th Annual Lion’s Club Mardi Gras Parade + Google Calendar + Add to iCalendar. Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Venue Downtown New Roads New Roads, LA United States Scott Civic Center, 1200 Major Pkwy, New Roads. Community Center of Pointe Coupee Mardi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 1, 2022 11 a.m. Downtown District – W. Main Street. New Roads Lions Club Mardi BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake sales begin on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and run through Mardi Gras, which is March 4 New Roads Community Center Parade – 11 a.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. New Roads Lions Club Parade – 2 p.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on the latest news across the Capital area. Support UWK and its mission to deliver The News You Deserve The Community Center of Pointe Coupee and the New Roads Lions Club parades run back to back in downtown New Roads. The Lions Club Parade is one of the oldest in the entire state, with 2022 marking NEW ROADS, La. (WAFB) - It was a huge block party in New Roads for Mardi Gras with plenty of floats, beads, and throws for everyone to enjoy. The Community Center Carnival Parade is the second POINTE COUPEE PARISH CARNIVAL 2025 Four parades on tap: Saturday, 1 March, 6 p.m.: inaugural parade of Krewe of Chemin Neuf, in New Roads, with lighted floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and Between 40,000 and 80,000 people generally attend the New Roads Mardi Gras Day parades, which claim to be the “Most Family-Friendly Mardi Gras in Louisiana.” New Roads Mardi Gras Parade Route (WAFB) But if you don’t want to wait until Mardi Gras for some family-friendly fun, the Livonia Mardi Gras Parade is Sunday the 27th at 1:00pm.
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