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Mardi Gras organisers are preparing for a "leaner" parade this year after last year's event saw a drop in attendance from an expected 250,000 to a reported 120,000. A Mardi Gras reveler dangles a pair of beads off of a balcony on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day, Feb 13, 2013. Fat Tuesday, the traditional celebration on the day before Ash While Mardi Gras may not have a long historical link to New Zealand, various communities and organizations in the country sometimes host Mardi Gras-themed events, generally for entertainment or fundraising purposes. These events often feature New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro-inspired music, decorations, and costumes. Mardi Gras 2025: Dates, Events, and Everything You Need to Know for This Year’s Biggest Celebration. Story by Christian Wiedeck, M.Sc. • 20m. 1 / 15 2. Mardi Gras (Queenstown and Ohakune) Celebrate the start of the winter season in two of New Zealand’s biggest ski hubs, Queenstown and Ohakune. Mardi Gras is the ultimate ski season party with local and international electronic musicians giving you the time of your life! Mardi Gras. One of our favourite winter festivals, Mardi Gras transforms Ohakune and Queenstown into a vibrant hub of music, lights, and high-energy celebrations, drawing thousands of festivalgoers. Featuring top-tier DJs, live performances, and an electric atmosphere, it’s the ultimate winter party. Former Today co-anchor Hoda Kotb surprised Al Roker and more during the NBC morning show's Feb. 28 broadcast to spice of the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans less than two months after her exit. In 2025, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 4. Like Ash Wednesday and Easter, Mardi Gras' date changes depending on the Spring Equinox and can even be in a different month from year to year. The 2025 parade will be led by Dykes on Bikes as is Mardi Gras tradition. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper After the parade, the official Mardi Gras party will take place at Hordern Pavilion Discover Mardi Gras Ohakune 2025 profile on Festyful - dates, venue, tickets, lineup and much more. Electronic festivals New Zealand. Festivals New Zealand. 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. 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). Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new to discover. As the krewes announce their 2025 themes, throws and celebrity monarchs and riders, we'll post that information here 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. Mardi Gras 2025 falls on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Mardi Gras Day is March 4, 2025. Fat Tuesday is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The official start of Carnival Season is Twelfth Night, January 6. Book your hotel room now and Reserve your Mardi Gras package Monday, January 6th French Quarter Societe Des Champs Elysee: 7:00PM Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc: 8:00PM Uptown New Orleans Phunny Phorty Phellows: 7:00PM 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. Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a vibrant celebration, with each krewe presenting unique themes through elaborate parades. As we anticipate the 2025 festivities, several krewes have announced their themes, promising an exciting Carnival season. Upcoming 2025 Mardi Gras Themes. Krewe of Bacchus: Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has been named Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new to discover. As the krewes announce their 2025 themes, throws and celebrity monarchs and riders, we'll post that information here It's the most wonderful time of year!The Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedule is here! 2025:Zulu at 8 a.m. in Uptown New OrleansRex at 10 a.m. in Uptown New OrleansKrewe of Argus at 11 a.m. in
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