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Selene follows Dionysus. Aphrodite at 6:00 p.m. in Houma. Saturday, March 1, 2025: NOMTOC at 10:45 a.m. on the Westbank. Iris at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans As Mardi Gras approaches, you’ll need to know the routes for the city’s iconic parades, and we have all of them here, from Wednesday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 2. Tonight 50° Clear 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. Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans: a preview of all parades, with dates and maps The 2025 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 4. Email In Jefferson Parish, the Krewe of Atlas announced Saturday that its parade has been moved from Sunday to Thursday.It will now follow the Krewe of Symphony, which is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. 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 There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know. 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 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! To protect her hands from hard Mardi Gras beads hitting her cold hands, Bobbi Foster wore gloves for the Krewe of Hermes parade in New Orleans on February 17, 2023. 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! Six Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll in the Baton Rouge area this weekend. The best advice if you're going to one or all six: bundle up. Weather forecasts indicate the temperature will be The Nandi parade starts on Lapalco Blvd. Continuing east until reaching Ames Blvd. where they turn left and head north. Following Ames Blvd. Until reaching the Westbank Expwy. and turning right. Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the In Metairie, as the Family Gras music festival near Lakeside Mall comes to a close, the Krewe of Atlas returns with 200 co-ed members in a 14-float parade titled “Games People Play.” Facebook SCHEDULE OF PARADES KREWE OF HARAMBEE. Monday, Feb. 17; Downtown Shreveport; 1 p.m. The lineup will start at the corner of Milam and Common streets. The parade will then head west to Hope Street, then east on Milam, make a left on Edwards, turn onto Texas and go through downtown Shreveport. Krewe of Harambee. February 17, 2025 Downtown Shreveport Celebrate unity and diversity at the Krewe of Harambee Parade, a beloved tradition honoring African-American culture with vibrant floats, soulful music, and infectious energy. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun Field Named for Roman legion leaders, the 350-member co-ed parade typically rolls with 20-plus floats. Last year, for the first time, Centurions moved from Friday into the Lundi Gras slot in the Jefferson Parish Carnival schedule. The 2024 parade theme is “Centurions Goes on an Adventure.” Parade-goers should look for hand-decorated swords. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Montgomery with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll!
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