Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style! Mardi Gras Day parades in Houma have been rescheduled again, due to inclement weather. Another time change for Krewe of Houmas and Krewe of Kajuns Parade– Mardi HOUMA, La. — Houma city officials have released the schedule for their Mardi Gras 2025 parades.They say Mardi Gras in Houma is a “true Cajun celebration” with 14 parades consisting of Here's the parade route for the Krewe of Mardi Gras. Krewe of Mardi Gras is set to roll on Saturday, March 1, at 6 PM in Houma in Metairie or on the West Bank, Chalmette, Houma, Thibodaux, or Terrebonne and Lafourche's official Mardi Gras parade schedules are completed. Houma west side. Krewe of Mardi Gras, 6 p.m. March 1, Houma east side. Krewe of Houma Krewe of Hyacinthians: 13:30PM Krewe of Titans: Follows Friday, February 28th Houma Krewe of Aphrodite: 6:00PM Saturday, March 1st Houma Krewe of Mardi Gras: 6:30PM Sunday, March 2nd Houma Krewe of Terreanians: 12:30PM Krewe of Montegut: 2:00PM Monday, March 3rd Houma Krewe of Cleopatra: 6:00PM Tuesday, March 4th Houma Krewe of Houmas: 1:00PM HOUMA, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Hercules is set to roll on Friday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. The parade starts on W Parke Avenue and Bayou Gardens Boulevard Mardi Gras in Houma, Louisiana, is a true Cajun celebration. With over a dozen parades full of colorfully themed floats, scores of marching bands, and tons of great throws, Houma has one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana. You’ll find that a Houma Mardi Gras is full of Cajun hospitality along with safe, economical, family The Krewe of Hercules, Terrebonne Parish’s largest krewe, will parade through the streets of Houma on February 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM under the theme “Take A Number Please!” The 1,000-person krewe will feature a whopping 39 floats and 5 marching bands: Terrebonne High, Broadmoor High, H.L.B. High From Woodlawn Ranch Rd. turning on Grand Caillou Rd. to turn at N. Van Ave., turning on Howard Ave., turning left onto East Main, turning left onto Grand Caillou Rd to end at East Houma Bingo Hall. For map Mardi Gras | Explore Houma *Date and time may change due to weather if so contact (985) 876-2500 With Mardi Gras beginning the first week of February, here's a look at all the parades to roll in Terrebonne and Lafourche. Feb. 2: Hercules, 6 p.m., Houma.. Feb. 3 HOUMA, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Aquarius will roll through Houma on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m. The Houma Mardi Gras parade, a vibrant celebration of culture and community, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with the social fabric of the Houma region. Its origins lie in the traditional celebrations of Carnival, adapted and evolved over centuries to reflect the unique identity and heritage of the Houma people. From the Thibodaux Police Department – As we prepare for the 2025 Mardi Gras, Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue has some important information to share with our community partners about this year’s Mardi Gras parades. THIBODAUX PARADES (Parade route descriptions at the bottom of article) Krewe of Shaka – February 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM Follow the route, see the start and end points, and get ready to catch some beads! Wishing all residents and riders a fun and festive weekend at the parades! Check out the full schedule of parades for Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes here. Go grab your spot along the parade route! 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 2025 Krewe of Pandas Mardi Gras Parade. Come enjoy a children’s parade in Houma! February 28th from 12:30pm to 2:30 pm at St. Bernadette Catholic School. ADDITIONAL PARADES KREWE OF TEE CAILLOU FEB. 3 |TBA In Chauvin – 15 miles SE KREWE OF MONTEGUT FEB. 11 |12:30pm In Montegut – 17 miles SE Future Mardi Gras Dates: March 4, 2025 February 17, 2026 February 9, 2027 KREWE OF BONNE TERRE FEB. 13 4:00PM MARDI GRAS 2024 Parade Routes 2025 Krewe of Hercules Parade *February 21, 2025, 6 pm. From Southland mall on Hwy 24 West Park Ave to cross bridge at Hollywood Rd. Down West main Ave to end on Barrow at Town Hall Shopping Center. For map Mardi Gras | Explore Houma *Date and time may change due to weather if so contact (985) 876-2500 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.
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