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The route takes the parade north on Coxe Ave. and wraps along the streets of Buxton Ave. and Banks Ave. before exiting onto Federal Alley to disassemble. Street Closures. Streets along the parade route will formally close to vehicle traffic at 10:00 a.m. Sunday and reopen once clean-up is complete, about 6:00 p.m. Closures will include: Asheville Mardi Gras will host its 18th annual parade on March 2 in downtown Asheville. The parade will begin at 3:05 p.m. at the corner of Short Coxe and Coxe Avenues. This year's parade theme is The route takes the parade north on Coxe Ave. and wraps along the streets of Buxton Ave. and Banks Ave. before exiting onto Federal Alley to disassemble. Street Closures. Streets along the parade route will formally close to vehicle traffic at 10:00 a.m. Sunday and reopen once clean-up is complete, about 6:00 p.m. Closures will include: This parade is our gift to the city, a zany, exuberant and irreverent downtown event in the dead of winter. We invite residents to get together with friends, neighbors, and coworkers to create high-quality, surprising and entertaining entries, add upbeat music, and strut their stuff tossing those u biquitous beads to the crowd. Local businesses along the route join in the celebration by offering food and drink specials and live music. Rooted in the rich, cultural heritage of New Orleans, Mardi Gras and Carnivale, the Asheville Mardi Gras committee has organized this parade for the last 18 years to kick off the outdoor festival season with a joyfyul blend of community Parade and Royal Procession Krewe Meet n Greet; About Us. In The News; Krewes. Our Supporters. Contact Us. Asheville 2nd Line ashevillemardigras@gmail.com 16th annual asheville mardi gras parade rocks south slope with music, dancing, costumes Streets on the Mardi Gras parade route will close to vehicle traffic at 10 a.m. Sunday and reopen around 6 p Jennifer Powell, an Asheville Mardi Gras board member and Candler Krewe member, said the season and parade day will have something for all ages with new aspects splashed in, including a different format for the post-parade festivities. Powell said the Asheville Mardi Gras is welcoming and inclusive. Mardi Gras traditions forged in places like The streets of downtown Asheville were filled with parade-goers celebrating Asheville's Mardi Gras Parade on March 2. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:43:19 GMT (1740976999359) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1 The route takes the parade north on Coxe Ave. and wraps along the streets of Buxton Ave. and Banks Ave. before exiting onto Federal Alley to disassemble. Street Closures. Streets along the parade route will formally close to vehicle traffic at 10:00 a.m. Sunday and reopen once clean-up is complete, about 6:00 p.m. Closures will include: This year's parade theme is Animalia, and Asheville Mardi Gras krewes will wear animal-inspired costumes. Parade-goers are encouraged to follow suit or don any other lively Mardi Gras fashion. Parade route. On March 2, the parade will step off at 3:05 p.m. at the corner of Short Coxe and Coxe avenues in the South Slope, a downtown brewing district. Here's what to know to get into the Mardi Gras spirit.: Mardi Gras pre-parties. Asheville Mardi Gras will host events before Sunday's parade.. On March 1, meet the 2025 royalty, King Tom Good Asheville Mardi Gras parade route, parking, post-parade royalty procession, parties and more things to know for the March 2 event. The 13th annual Asheville Mardi Gras parade wound its way The route takes the parade north on Coxe Ave. and wraps along the streets of Buxton Ave. and Banks Ave. before exiting onto Federal Alley to disassemble. Street Closures Streets along the parade route will formally close to vehicle traffic at 10:00 a.m. Sunday and reopen once clean-up is complete, about 6:00 p.m. Closures will include: This year's parade theme is Animalia, and Asheville Mardi Gras krewes will wear animal-inspired costumes. Parade-goers are encouraged to follow suit or don any other lively Mardi Gras fashion. Parade route. On March 2, the parade will step off at 3:05 p.m. at the corner of Short Coxe and Coxe avenues in the South Slope, a downtown brewing district. Asheville's Mardi Gras Parade celebration is rapidly growing as more and more sparkles, feathers, and beads show up each year to march in the annual parade with this year's King and Queen, dancers, roller skaters, drummers and krewes of colorful characters. The high-energy slow-moving caravan starts at 3:05 PM—rain or shine. The Mystic Krewe of Oracles traveled the Asheville Mardi Gras parade route through South Slope on March 2, 2025. This year’s theme was Animalia. Asheville Mardi Gras will host its 18th annual parade on March 2 in downtown Asheville. The parade will begin at 3:05 p.m. at the corner of Short Coxe and Coxe Avenues. This year's parade theme is Asheville's Mardi Gras parade is set to return to downtown this Sunday, March 2, offering a vibrant celebration for the community. The parade is free and open to the public, according to the event Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. 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