A quick note for the Mardi Gras first timers, the parades Uptown generally take three-four hours from start to finish. If the parade kicks off at 6 pm, it may be a couple of hours before it reaches Canal Street. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Search . Monday Jan 6 2025 Thursday Feb 27 2025 New Orleans and southeast Louisiana Mardi Gras 2025 Carnival parade schedule. Get information on all the dates and times for your favorite parades. Published: 4:26 PM CST January 27, 2025 Starting January 6 (Twelfth Night), New Orleans has parades in the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras Day, which falls on March 4, 2025. Take a look at the parades below and click on each to learn more. There's something for everyone, from superkrewes like Bacchus to micro-krewes like ‘tit Rəx. Plan on visiting New Orleans this Mardi Gras season. The parade follows Krewe du Vieux on Saturday, Jan. 27. After striking out on its own in 2023 with a Sunday night parade, krewedelusion returns to its longtime slot following Krewe du Vieux on There are plenty of parades in New Orleans in the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras on Feb. 13. here's what to know about Mardi Gras parades in the Big Easy this year. Jan. 27. Krewe de Vieux Saturday, Jan. 27 French Quarter. Krewe of Bilge is a Mardi Gras boat parade in which the krewe throws beads and other carnival treasures from the middle of Slidell waterways. New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for weeks until the actual holiday itself. Whether you're a local, a traveler planning a trip to New Orleans or want to watch the festivities from afar, here's what to know about Mardi Gras parades in the Big Easy this year. Mardi Gras is a fun and exciting time in New Orleans. With so many parades, it’s also busy! We’ve made it easier than ever to have the parade schedule at your fingertips! The Mardi Gras season is upon us again! Here's the parade schedule for 2025 (subject to change): Monday, January 6. 5pm Society Des Champs Elysée - Marigny (walking parade only) 7pm Phunny Phorty Phellows - St. Charles streetcar route followed by Funky Uptown Krewe 8pm Joan of Arc - French Quarter. Saturday, January 25 12 PM | Pass Christian - St. Paul Carnival Parade 1 PM | Gulfport - Second Street Social Club Parade 1:30 PM | D'Iberville - North Bay Mardi Gras Association Parade. Monday, March 3 5:30 PM | Bay St. Louis - Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Day on the Northshore begins at 10 a.m. with the 24-float Carnival in Covington. More than 450 riders will celebrate with the theme, "This and Dat." Float titles include Red Beans and Rice with Abita Roasting, Crawfish and Beer with St John's Fools of Misrule, and Lady and the Tramp with Southern Hotel. Twelfth Night, January 6. While Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) is February 25 this year, the festivities actually begin much earlier. The fun begins on Twelfth Night, January 6, the official start of Mardi Gras, and around 70 parades follow in February. The 🍷🎉 EAST BANK MARDI GRAS MARKET AND GOLF CART PARADE 🍷🎉 rolls January 27, 2024 in the East Bank District in Bossier City, LA. They also offer a huge party in the form of 🍷🎉 East Bank Mardi Gras Market🍷🎉 which starts at 4pm. The Mardi Gras season is upon us again! Here's the parade schedule for 2025 (subject to change): Monday, January 6 5pm Society Des Champs Elysée - Marigny (walking parade only) 7pm Phunny Phorty Phellows - St. Saturday, February 1. 1 p.m. – Krewe de la Dauphine (Dauphin Island) Saturday, February 8. 1 p.m. – Dauphin Island People’s Parade (Dauphin Island) The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the ArkLaTex. Jan 4, Saturday. Mardi Gras Mass – St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4300 North Market The vibrant and colorful spirit of Mardi Gras is set to take center stage in Minden as the community prepares for its annual Mardi Gras Parade on January 27, 2024. The festivities are scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM in downtown Minden. The parade, a lively celebration deeply rooted in local culture, will kick off The walking parade departs from Chartres and Frenchmen streets at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. The route takes it to Royal Street and then into the French Quarter where it turns onto St. Philip and January 12th Night Mardi Gras Season Starts Here! Jan. 6. BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery. JAN 18. February Fords Gin Scavenger Hunt. FEB. 8. Cajun Cook-Off. FEB. 15. Run For Your Beads 5K. FEB. 22. Verizon Taste of Soulard. FEB. 22-23. Purina Pet Parade. FEB. 23. Tito’s Vodka Wiener Dog Derby. FEB. 23. Mayor’s Mardi
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