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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. During the 12-day period leading up to Mardi Gras, nearly 70 parades roll in the area. An 18-float procession of a 450-member krewe can feature more than 75 units. When you add band members, dance groups, clowns and motorcycle squadrons, the number of participants often totals more than 3,000. In fact, when the weather has been decent, the numbers from MPD have shown an increase in crowds for Mardi Gras 2025. "Again, we saw smaller numbers on Sunday night with the weather,” says MPD spokesperson Blake Brown, “but people really packed out for the Conde Cavaliers, the first parade in downtown Mobile and some other parades which has 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 We’re tracking more than 70 parades this Carnival season, including several parades outside of Mardi Gras, like the St. Patrick’s Day parades. When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season 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. The king of Mardi Gras himself, Arthur Hardy is your go-to guy for information on parade routes, krewes, Mardi Gras royalty, and everything in between. You can find it all in the Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras Guide, which has been published since 1977 and contains 160 pages of facts, photos, and fun. Order your guide here. B - Beads The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans by the Krewe of Comus in 1857, and in 1870, Mardi Gras’ second Krewe, the Twelfth Night Revelers, began tossing “throws” (more on these iconic parts of Mardi Gras later). Mardi Gras by the numbers from Feb. 2 – Feb. 13 Law Enforcement: NOPD, LSP, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) and law enforcement partners from around the state reported 383 arrests and the removal of 143 guns on or near parade routes, in the French Quarter and in the Downtown Development District during the two major weekends of Welcome to Mardi Gras in Memphis! Experience the ultimate celebration of dazzling floats, live music, and rich cultural festivities. From February 21-23, 2025 join us for a historic carnival filled with entertainment, arts, and community fun—blending the spirit of New Orleans with the heart of Memphis. Let the good times roll! 🎭🎉 Fun the whole family can enjoy! Bring the kids Saturday Thank you for registering for the Jeep Parade! Saturday, Feb. 22, @ 3:00pm. Please read the following information carefully for parade details. For any further questions, contact Sarah Burgess at sarahburgess10@outlook.com or call 409-770-0999. The theme of this year's Mardi Gras parade is "Free to be". NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb marched with a number of officers in plain clothes from various parts of the organisation, after The Mardi Gras Parade maintains a with the name changed to the "Sydney Gay Mardi Gras". [27] An increasingly large number of people not only participated in the NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Endymion’s pre-parade Samedi Gras Block Party, parade and a live broadcast of the Endymion Extravaganza usher in Mardi Gras celebrations on Saturday, March 1, presented by BankPlus, Beads By The Dozen, Mardi Gras World and Bud Light. Parade Start: 1:00 pm; Sunday, February 23rd. Check-In: 3:00 pm; Ready to Roll: 3:30 pm; Parade Start: 4:00 pm; Route: The parade will enter the district and make two laps before exiting the same way. Golf Carts are NOT to return to Pier 21 after the parade. Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10 a.m. ar de Starts Here Parade Ends Here kj Town Green City Hall kj Saenger Theater Bond ouse Cut and return bottom portion. Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Parade Application An application must be filled-out completely for each child. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Check out the updated 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the rest of the parades and join the celebration! Do you like it? Read more. February 22, 2025. 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! 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
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