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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. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for weeks until the actual holiday itself. See the full parade schedule for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and tune in live to see each krewe Feb. 21 through Mardi Gras, Carrollton and King Arthur were scheduled to roll on Sunday but A rainy Sunday pushed six regional Mardi Gras parades later in the schedule. Here are times and maps for Femme Fatale, Carrollton, King Arthur, Barkus, Atlas and Dionysus. EXPECT DELAYS ON ALL LINES UNTIL PARADES CLEAR. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) operates bus routes across the city. Some regular routes are altered during the Mardi Gras season: All parade detours start two hours before the parade start time. Detours will remain in place until clean up crews’ finish cleaning the parade route. A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of Algiers, La., the 93-year-old New Orleans krewe rolls through Founded in 1977 on the West Bank, the co-ed Krewe of King Arthur now parades on the New Orleans Uptown route. With 2,400+ members and 70+ floats, they are the largest parade on the first weekend of Carnival (known as “Family Sunday”) and the 7th largest Mardi Gras parade overall. The first ball was held in 1857 by the Mistick Krewe of Comus. Comus hosted the first parade, followed by Rex in 1872, which debuted the king of Mardi Gras. The Rex parade gave Mardi Gras the official colors of purple to represent justice, green to represent faith, and gold to represent power. The three colors were to represent the “king.” The annual Krewe of Bacchus Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans just named its crowned big star king for 2025, and 'big' is an understatement, considering the star is an inch over 7 feet tall. Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras 2025, including why it's celebrated, when Fat Tuesday 2025 takes place and more. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Although most Mardi Gras parades in Mobile use one route, there are multiple routes that parade-goers should know before heading out the door. Most of the Mobile Tuesday, March 4 – Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade & Mardi Gras Celebration – The Parade runs down E. Landry, turns left on Liberty, and travels back up to Vine Street in Opelousas. 11 a Asheville Mardi Gras parade. Jennifer Powell, an Asheville Mardi Gras board member and Candler Krewe member, said the season and parade day will have something for all ages with new aspects The event concludes when the Knights of Columbus King and Queen of Mardi Gras pass through the crowd on their official float. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Join city officials and the Vernon Parish King Day Coalition for a parade/walk to encourage people to remember the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade Day Details & FAQs Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11am 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 – Roads close at 9am. Some roads may close earlier due to traffic congestion and gridlock. Once gridlock occurs, cars can no longer navigate the roadway which forces the road to be closed earlier than the scheduled time. We [] “Back then, Mardi Gras wasn’t inclusive of our community due to segregation, so our club created its own celebration, one that has thrived for over a century.” A Historical Celebration. Known as the largest Black Mardi Gras parade, the Krewe of Zulu highlights a rich legacy, with iconic figures like Louis Armstrong serving as King Zulu in 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras Day – King Gabriel’s Parade is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into With his grand traditions, rich and colorful themes, elaborate costumes and hand-painted floats, Rex is the King of Carnival. Rex, officially the School of Design, has held more parades than any other organization. They are the origin of many Mardi Gras traditions, including the official Ca Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style! Leaders of the Krewe of King Arthur alerted members on Saturday morning of the change, budding the 2025 parade "King Arthur After Dark." In the French Quarter, the Mystic Krewe of Barkus postponed
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