Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Metairie; Krewe of Atlas 4:00pm After the music ends, stay for an up-close look at the Krewes of Excalibur, Atlas, and Madhatters as they roll in front of the Family Gras festival site on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Family Gras weekend kicks off the Jefferson Parish carnival season with live music and the majesty of Mardi Gras parades on February 21nd, 22rd, & 23th, 2025 The Krewe of Atlas parade scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday in Metairie has been postponed to Thursday, March 4, 2025. Mardi Gras Day is the ultimate celebration: Krewe of Argus (11 a.m., Metairie). 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule. Krewe of Athena Parade. March 2, 2025, 5:30 PM. East Bank Parade. More Details; Krewe of Centurions Parade. March 3, 2025, 6:00 PM. Argus has paraded in Metairie on Mardi Gras day since 1974. Named for a 100-eyed giant in Greek mythology whose eyes were transferred to the peacock’s tail, the krewe uses a peacock as its principal symbol. A family-oriented procession, the 450 riders include men, women and children. 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 2025 Metairie Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Below is the 2025 Metairie Mardi Gras parade schedule (and Jefferson Parish). If you are looking for the New Orleans parade schedule, click here. The Northshore parade schedule (Mandeville / Covington / Slidell) is available here. If you are looking for Mardi Gras parades in Houma or other outlying areas Also new this year, those attending Metairie's free Family Gras concert series, which runs from Feb. 21-23 at Mardi Gras Plaza, will have to pass through a metal detector upon entry, and items It's the most wonderful time of year!The Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedule is here! 2025:Little Rascals at 12 p.m. in Metairie Krewe du Vieux at 6:30 p.m. in the French Quarter krewedelusion at 🎭 LUNDI GRAS🎭. MONDAY March 3 2025 Metairie • Krewe of Athena 5:30pm • Krewe of Centurions 6:30pm • Krewe of Kings follows Uptown New Orleans • Krewe of Proteus 5:15pm • Krewe of Orpheus 6:00pmview map. 🎭 MARDI GRAS DAY 🎭 TUESDAY March 4 2025 Metairie • Krewe of Argus 11:00am • Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians follows 2025 Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras Parade Schedule. Mardi Gras Memorabilia. Metairie Krewe of Little Rascals: 12:00PM Friday, February 21st Metairie Where to Park for Mardi Gras 2025. Mardi Gras parades bring heavy crowds, and parking fills up quickly. If you’re driving into the city, be sure to secure a spot early. Here are a few tips: Reserve parking in advance – Lots and garages near parade routes sell out fast. Avoid street parking – Many areas have restrictions or tow-away zones. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Metairie; Krewe of Atlas 4:00pm Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Metairie; Krewe of Atlas 4:00pm The ‘Kick-off to Carnival’ Bicentennial Celebration will officially mark the beginning of the 2025 Mardi Gras and year-long Bicentennial festivities. The event will feature live music by The Jay Walkers Second Line band with a special presentation recognizing many Captains, Kings, Queens and Grand Marshals for this year’s Carnival Krewes. Additional parades are held in the region, including a dozen parades such as the Krewe of Argus in the nearby community of Metairie. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Friday, February 21, 2025 • 5:30 PM Krewe of Oshun • 6:00 PM Krewe of Cleopatra Saturday, February 22, 2025 • 11:30 AM Krewe of Pontchartrain • 2:00 PM Krewe of Choctaw The oldest female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish will celebrate Carnival 2025 with a 200-member, 18-float parade. This year's theme is “Isis Goes on a Field Trip” Floats will include Rivertown Theater , Aquarium, and Circus . New Orleans and southeast Louisiana Mardi Gras 2025 Carnival parade schedule. Get information on all the dates and times for your favorite parades. (11 a.m. Metairie) Krewe of Elks METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — Carnival season is underway in the Greater New Orleans area, which means Jefferson Parish is gearing up for Family Gras. The free, three-day event is returning to Metairie Schedule: Metairie Krewe of Argus 11:00am The Krewe of Argus parade will begin at the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Houma Boulevard. The parade will first go west (left) and will make the U turn just before Clearview Parkway and then continues east on Veterans Memorial Boulevard until it reaches Severn Avenue, where it will turn north (left).
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