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The fun doesn't stop there! Join us for the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture and community, also taking place on March 1, 2025. This all-day event will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads with engaging activities, including a choir performance, historical presentations, and the Sweet Pecan The parade will be part of New Roads’ longstanding Mardi Gras tradition, joining the traditional Lions Club Parade and the Community Center of Pointe Coupee Mardi Gras Parade, both of which take place on Mardi Gras Day. New Roads hosts the second-oldest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana, with a history dating back to 1880. Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. New Roads Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. (Downtown District – W. Main Street) Get ready for a grand parade with plenty of bead throwing. Route: The parade will line up at National Guard Amory moving south on Community Street turning right on Main Street, right on Olinde Avenue, right on Napoleon, left on Poydras, right on Parent, right New Roads is gearing up for its first-ever night parade, the Krewe of Chemin Neuf. “New Roads has been doing Mardi Gras since 1922, that parade was actually started by a man named Jimmy The excitement gets underway with the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, which will take place from noon until 4 pm. This festival will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads through a variety of engaging activities, including choir performances, historical presentations, midway rides, and the Sweet Pecan Challenge. Mardi Gras in New Roads Celebrate Louisiana’s 2nd oldest Mardi Gras tradition! Saturday, March 1st: Kick off with the Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade at 6:00 PM with 15 lighted floats, The Community Center of Pointe Coupee and the New Roads Lions Club parades run back to back in downtown New Roads. The Lions Club Parade is one of the oldest in the entire state, with 2022 marking KREWE OF CHEMIN NEUF PARADE: 6 p.m.,New Roads, starting at Jackson and Parent streets, to New Roads, Main, Olinde, Napoleon and Poydras streets, ending at Poydras and New Roads. BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana First ) — The City of New Roads is preparing for its Mardi Gras celebration with three parades, including the inaugural Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade. Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1 . The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. The event will have 15 lighted New Roads Community Center Parade – 11 a.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. New Roads Lions Club Parade – 2 p.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on the latest news across the Capital area. Support UWK and its mission to deliver The News You Deserve Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. The event will have 15 lighted floats, eight marching bands and 15 Pointe Coupée Parish Office of Tourism | P.O. Box 733 | 500 W. Main St. | New Roads LA 70760 | 225-638-3998 The parades in New Roads are of, for, and by the people meaning that the community participates in the parade, instead of one single Krewe. New Roads parade floats are built new each year, according to the annual theme. The Community Center Carnival Parade is the second-oldest Mardi Gras Parade in Louisiana, celebrating its 101st parade this year. Heading into Mardi Gras, here is a list of parades and courirs coming up across the region: KREWE DE CHEMIN NEUF PARADE, New Roads, 6 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 2 LIVONIA CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION PARADE Mardi Gras Parade. February 25, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm City of New Roads Scott Civic Center, 1200 Major Pkwy, New Roads. Community Center of Pointe Coupee Mardi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 1, 2022 11 a.m. Downtown District – W. Main Street. New Roads Lions Club Mardi 2025 Parade schedule for Mardi Gras celebrations in and around the capital area. (New Roads) - 11 a.m. NEW ROADS LIONS CARNIVAL (New Roads) - 2 p.m. St. Mary Parish FRIDAY, FEB. 28 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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