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In 1875, Louisiana declared Mardi Gras a legal state holiday. [5] War, economic, political, and weather conditions sometimes led to cancellation of some or all major parades, especially during the American Civil War, World War I and World War II, but the city has always celebrated Carnival. [5] Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" Of the hundreds of Louisiana festivals, none tops Mardi Gras. Spectacular parades, unbelievable costumes, music, dancing, food, drink — take your pick of places to indulge and enjoy. The biggest celebration occurs in New Orleans, but nearly every community in the state has its own version of the annual party. Wherever you go, you can find the The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is Louisiana's coordination center for the federal, local, and private sector partners necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. To report suspicious activity, call 1-800-434-8007 The History & Traditions of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras has been celebrated in Louisiana since the 18th century, brought by French settlers. Today’s traditions stem from European carnival customs mixed with local culture, creating a uniquely New Orleans spectacle. We’ll get into most of these later, but here are the key traditions at a glance: Louisiana was colonized first by the French before it became part of the U.S., and has retained strong French and Cajun culture and traditions, including Mardi Gras. Bienville also established "Fort Louis de la Louisiane" (which is now Mobile) in 1702. In 1703, the tiny settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile celebrated America's very first Mardi Gras. In 1704, Mobile established a secret society (Masque de la Mobile), similar to those that form our current Mardi Gras krewes. It lasted until 1709. Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, which takes place March 4, marks the party’s climax and the end of Carnival Season on the Gulf Coast. The conclusion falls the day before Ash Wednesday and is seen as a final day of feasting and revelry before the solemnity of Lent. Known as the "King of Carnival," Rex is responsible for the official Mardi Gras colors — purple, green and gold — and is one of the most prestigious krewes in New Orleans. The Krewe of Zulu marched in Mardi Gras as early as 1901 and offers one of the most sought-after Mardi Gras throws — the Zulu coconut or the “Golden Nugget.” The Translated as “Fat Tuesday” in French, Mardi Gras has been celebrated in the city on Shrove Tuesday since the early 1700s. Festivities kick off on the Epiphany on January 6 and revelry peaks in the final week, with elaborate parades, costume wearing, jazz performances and nightly street parties attracting about 1.4 million visitors to New Sunday, March 2 – Krewe of Nike Mardi Gras Parade – Morgan City, Tuesday, March 4 – Krewe Chic A La Pie Mardi Gras Parade – Downtown Kaplan. 2 p.m. MostCajun.com. Latest news. 2025 mardi gras information Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is finalizing preparations for the 2025 Mardi Gras season. To ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration, residents and visitors are urged to follow regulations regarding barricades, street closures, parking, and public safety. January 6, 2025 – It is officially Mardi Gras Season in the city of Youngsville! Today the city of Youngsville kicked off the 2025 Mardi Gras Season with the Annual Flag Raising Ceremony! We celebrated with our Youngsville Mardi Gras Krewes, Krewe des Amis and Krewe La Vie Doux. Congratulations 2025 Krewe des Amis King & Queen Jon & Pam Burley. The Covington Police Department (CPD) is announcing route and safety information for the annual Krewe of Olympia Mardi Gras parade, scheduled to roll on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The parade route will close to vehicular traffic at 5:00 PM. CPD is committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable Mardi Gras celebration for all attendees. Show off your Mardi Gras decorating skills by decking out your kid's stroller or wagon (no throws). LA 71309 | 318.449.5000 City of Alexandria, Louisiana. All Here's the schedule for Eunice: The 3rd Annual Zyde Gras returns to St. Landry Courthouse Square on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM. This year’s celebration will feature Keith Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades ST. MARY PARISH — Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and the celebrations in Morgan City are drawing large crowds. On Sunday, the city hosted three parades: the Krewe of Galetea, Krewe of Nike A little this. A little that. A whole lotta Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier! Shreveport-Bossier hosts the most vibrant, family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana! To ensure safety during Mardi Gras 2025, the City of New Orleans will have a robust law enforcement presence, with 600 NOPD officers dedicated to Mardi Gras operations, supported by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police, and other state and federal public safety partners.
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