A no parking on the parade route sign on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans is still covered in beads one week past Mardi Gras. Author: Nigell Moses / WWL Louisiana Published: 5:49 PM CST February 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras is less than two weeks away, Several roads will close during the parades and parking can be a hassle. Here is a guide for beginners and experts alike. Mardi Gras in Galveston is a time for celebration, but navigating street closures and finding parking can be challenging. Here is everything visitors and locals need to know about parking during Mardi Gras 2025. Street Closures & Parade Routes: Feb 22 & Mar 1 (Parade Days): 25th Street and sections of Seawall Blvd. will be closed for parades Additional intermittent closures will be necessary as parade elements travel across the city. Beginning Friday, Feb. 10 and running through the end of the Mardi Gras season, parade floats lining up to roll along the Uptown route will be staged on along Napoleon Avenue stretching back toward Tchoupitoulas Street and along Magazine Street between 1:00 p.m. β Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade; 2:00 p.m. β Independent Parade; Mardi Gras Day Street Closures. All streets in and around the parade route will close one hour before the start of the first parade and remain closed until the final parade has concluded and the area is cleared of pedestrians and vehicles. Crossover Intersections The 2025 Mardi Gras Grand Parade will be held in Soulard on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This large neighborhood festival requires multiple street closures to ensure the safety of the residents and visitors. The City of New Orleans has granted a permit to the 2025 Krewe of Cleopatra parade, which will take place Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.Expect road closures and traffic delays during the event in the Audubon, West Riverside, Uptown, Touro, Milan, Garden District, Central City, Lower Garden District, Central Business District, and French Quarter neighborhoods. The key to driving during Mardi Gras is patience. When parking, make sure you pay attention to posted signs. Whatβs more, do not block hydrants, driveways, sidewalks, or fire lanes, and do not park on a neutral ground (median) or within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign. Parade road closures and parking The Asheville Mardi Gras parade map denotes road closures in the South Slope. The South Slope offers free street parking; take heed of parking signs. 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 Mardi Gras Parade road closures: How to get around on the Saturday. The best way to get to the parade is always going to be public transport. There are numerous road closures between the Sydney CBD and Moore Park from 5pm on the big day, so the crowds are going to be thick and hard to navigate. Posted on: February 18, 2025 City Updates Mardi Gras Parade Street Closures. The City of Pensacola is increasing parade safety by adding additional road closures to future parades, including the annual Krewe of Lafitte and Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parades in Downtown Pensacola Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. Mardi Gras Parade road closures: How to get around on the Saturday. The best way to get to the parade is always going to be public transport. There are numerous road closures between the Sydney CBD and Moore Park from 5pm on the big day, so the crowds are going to be thick and hard to navigate. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade Day Details & FAQs Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11am πͺπππ πππππ β Roads close at 9am. Some roads may close earlier due to traffic congestion and gridlock. Once gridlock occurs, cars can no longer navigate the roadway which forces the road to be closed earlier than the scheduled time. We [] Tickets and Opal. Tickets and fares for metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach within Sydney and around NSW. Find out about Opal or book NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach services. 5:30 p.m. β Road closures begin 5:30 p.m. β Vehicles parked on the parade route will be towed. 6:30 p.m. β East and West Main Street close to traffic. 7:30 p.m. β Parade begins. Immediately after the parade β Roads reopen. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. β Road closures begin 11:00 a.m. β Vehicles parked on the parade route will be towed. With major road closures in place from 5pm AEST and extra services running, public transport is the only way to travel to the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade. Large crowds are expected so please leave the car at home and plan your trip to and from the city ahead of time and consider all available travel options. Parade road closures and parking The Asheville Mardi Gras parade map denotes road closures in the South Slope. The South Slope offers free street parking; take heed of parking signs. On Friday, the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade kicks off at 7:30 p.m., with road closures starting at 5:30 p.m.. On Saturday, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade begins at 2 p.m., with road closures starting at 11 a.m. In summary, Main Street will close one hour before each parade and reopen once it ends. We will be closing South College Rd at East Hwy 90, Frontage Rd to South College Rd, Patoutville Rd (Hwy 85), and Olivier Rd on March 2, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM for the Mardi Gras Parade. No through traffic will be allowed during this time. If you have any questions, call Iberia Parish Public Works at 337-364-8474. Stay safe and enjoy the parade!
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