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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. Create a Mardi Gras Parade Plan. With more than 80 parades on the 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule, you’ll want to plan ahead. There are many different types of parades, so find out about each krewe and its theme before you make your list. Must-See New Orleans Mardi Gras Parades. Druids and Alla on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Mardi Gras in the French Quarter. New Orleans is famous for being a city that knows how to throw a party. And, Mardi Gras is the biggest party of them all. It is an absolute must-do experience in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 this year. The weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday, known as Carnival season, make Mardi Gras one of The Krewe of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends is a walking krewe that parades in the French Quarter on the Friday before Mardi Gras. The parade starts and ends on Bourbon Street, and the krewe is usually dressed in tutus, bras and hats that reflect that year’s theme. The signature throw is a hand-decorated bra. When Mardi Gras is in full flow, navigating the streets of the French Quarter may be a challenge. If you have a car, park it near the French Quarter. Canal Place, located at the end of Canal Street, is also a viable choice if access is not obstructed by a procession. Barkus: A dog parade in the French Quarter featuring costumed pups as the stars of the show. Krewe of Tucks: Known for its satirical humor and playful vibe, including toilet-themed floats and quirky throws. Kid-Friendly Mardi Gras Parades. Mardi Gras is for all ages, and there are plenty of parades perfect for families with young children: Trashformers: Revenge of the Storm Rains roll carts and collect cans from parade-goers during the Krewe Mosaïque inaugural parade through the French Quarter in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The City of New Orleans has granted a permit to the 2025 Krewe of Cleopatra parade, which will take place Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.Expect road closures and traffic delays during the event in the Audubon, West Riverside, Uptown, Touro, Milan, Garden District, Central City, Lower Garden District, Central Business District, and French Quarter neighborhoods. Trashformers: Revenge of the Storm Rains roll carts and collect cans from parade-goers during the Krewe Mosaïque inaugural parade through the French Quarter in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc parades in 2018 on Chartres Street in the French Quarter with their 10th annual procession celebrating Twelfth Night and the birthday of Joan of Arc, the "Maid of Orleans Tip: We’ve attended the parade before and my best advice is to find a spot on the parade’s route along the river somewhere between Riverside and French Quarter. You can then walk to the French Quarter lobby at the end of the parade to get a better look at the golf cart floats after they park. Hi, Nancy! Thanks for parading by planDisney with your question about celebrating Mardi Gras at the Walt Disney World Resort! As a New Orleans native, nothing brings me more joy than seeing the magic of Disney coexist with the culture and spirit of my hometown, and Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter is a testament to that! The Krewe of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends is a walking krewe that parades in the French Quarter on the Friday before Mardi Gras. The parade starts and ends on Bourbon St., and the krewe is usually dressed in tutus, bras and hats that reflect that year’s theme. The signature throw is a hand-decorated bra. Be sure to check out Bike Easy's The Purple Way, suggested way for folks to safely and conveniently walk, bike & roll to and from Uptown parades and the French Quarter this Carnival Season. Visit Bike Easy's guide on The Purple Way HERE. Mardi Gras Bike Safety (courtesy of Bike Easy) Keep these six safety tips in mind as you enjoy Mardi Gras on The parade will travel down Decatur through the French Quarter until making a right on St. Phillip St. to Royal St. At Royal St. the parade will turn left and proceed to Toulouse St. The krewe will travel down Toulouse until reaching Decatur St where they turn right and head west. Driving to a parade can be a hassle ahead of Mardi Gras parades. and taxis/TNCs will be allowed to drive vehicles into the French Quarter starting 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 through 6 a.m CINCINNATI (WKRC) - "Let the good times roll," at the best Mardi Gras party this side of the French Quarter. Mainstrasse in Covington is hosting its annual Mardi Gras parade and party on March 1 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras is less than two weeks away, Several roads will close during the parades and parking can be a hassle. Here is a guide for beginners and experts alike. Just can’t get enough Mardi Gras? There are plenty of parades in the Capital Region—and even more around the state that are worth the drive.. Whether you want to participate in a chicken run, spend Fat Tuesday in the French Quarter, catch a boat parade out at Grand Isle or take in some family-friendly Carnival fun, Louisiana has a parade for that. Expect delays during the parade. Traveling away from downtown (outbound), buses will detour away from Rampart, instead taking Basin to N Claiborne. They will take a right at N Claiborne and St Bernard and resume regular routes at Rampart/St Claude.
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