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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. By texting JPMARDIGRAS to 888-777. You will receive updates and alerts regarding parade routes, weather, and more. Please see the Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras Parade Routes below and pick your favorite spot to catch a throw! Please note that these routes are subject to change. View the 2025 Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras Parade Schedule METAIRIE, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Centurions is set to roll through Metairie on Lundi Gras, Monday, Mar. 3. The krewe is known for choosing themes 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 The Krewe of Argus, founded in 1972, includes 450 male, female and child riders. Over a million revelers looking for family-oriented parades flock to the Veterans Memorial Parade Route in Metairie on Mardi Gras Day to see Argus' spectacular floats, marching bands and guest celebrities. Founded in 1979 by businessmen from the Harahan – River Ridge area, the krewe paraded on Jefferson Highway for two years before moving to the Veterans Blvd. parade route in 1981. The krewe is known for choosing themes that can be enjoyed by all age groups, and organizes family-oriented festivities throughout the year. METAIRIE, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Atlas is set to roll on Sunday, February 23 2025, in Metairie. The Krewe of Atlas is founded on the principles of New Orleans and southeast Louisiana Mardi Gras 2025 Carnival parade schedule. Get information on all the dates and times for your favorite parades. Krewe of Argus (11 a.m. Metairie) Krewe of 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 Metairie Krewe of Little Rascals: 12:00PM Friday, February 21st Metairie Krewe of Excalibur: 7:00PM Saturday, February 22nd Metairie Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters 5:00PM Sunday, February 23rd Metairie Krewe of Atlas: 4:00PM Monday, February 24th Westbank The Mystic Krewe of Music: 6:00PM Wednesday, February 26th Westbank Krewe of Nandi 6:00PM Named for Roman legion leaders, the 350-member co-ed parade typically rolls with 20-plus floats. Last year, for the first time, Centurions moved from Friday into the Lundi Gras slot in the Jefferson Parish Carnival schedule. The 2024 parade theme is “Centurions Goes on an Adventure.” Parade-goers should look for hand-decorated swords. The Krewe of Excalibur 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). Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Metairie; Krewe of Atlas 4:00pm 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. Mardi Gras weekend starts heating up on Feb. 14, when the Krewe Bohème rolls through the French Quarter at 7 p.m.. On the north shore , the Krewe of Titans parades through Slidell at 6:30 p.m . 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. The Krewe of Atlas 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). Covington Lions Club • Tuesday, March 4th | MARDI GRAS • 10:00 AM Carnival in Covington follows Krewe of Bogue Falaya follows. Krewe of Mardi PAWS • Sunday, March 9th • 2:00 PM. Folsom. Krewe of Folsom • Tuesday, March 4th | MARDI GRAS • 2:00 PM. Hammond. Omega • Friday, February 21 • 6:30 PM. Madisonville On the final leg of the parade route, the krewe will travel east to the intersection of Veterans and Martin Behrman Avenue, where the parade will end. Founded in 2019, The Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters brings Alice and Wonderland to life with special lighting and dazzling costumes. All of the Metairie Mardi Gras parades will return to the traditional route of east on Veterans Boulevard. The 2025 parade season will start with Little Rascals on Sunday, February 16 and continue the following Family Gras weekend with Krewe of Excalibur, Magical Krewe of MadHatters and Krewe of Atlas from Friday, February 21 to Sunday
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