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Located on several of the Uptown parade routes, Osteria Lupo dishes modern Italian Mardi Gras treats. Pizze is one handy easy to eat option, like the Diavola with spicy nduja, jalapeño, and fontina; quattro formaggi oozing mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, and fontina; and the 24-month proscuitto di San Danielle with basil. When parades start rolling in New Orleans, people flood onto the streets to experience the Mardi Gras magic. But as good as the floats, bands, and marching groups are, the food is just on another level. Many parades follow along the St. Charles Avenue parade route from Napoleon Avenue Uptown to Canal Street downtown. That’s three miles of You’ll probably have to walk past Carnival food trucks, rows of people screaming for beads, and in front of (but please never through) a middle school marching band to get to Birdy’s. But being in the Lower Garden District, they’re just far enough off the Uptown parade route that it feels like a Mardi Gras party without being too chaotic. New Orleans places as much importance on parade foods as it does on the festivities themselves, which abound through Mardi Gras Day on February 21. Chef Alon Shaya, who just launched a weekend jazz brunch at his glitzy restaurant Miss River, says he takes a simple approach to parade food. "The thing is not to overthink it and make it into Here you’ll find great packages either on or near the parade route and in the French Quarter after the parades. While the packages below are from 2024, they’ll give you an idea of what kind of offerings will be available next year. Check back here as Mardi Gras 2025 gets closer for current package information. It also is hosting Lula Gras in its private dining room facing the parade route, with a buffet, bathrooms, viewing stands and a cash bar. Price for Lula Gras is $45 to $55, depending on the day Getting Around New Orleans During Mardi Gras. Getting around New Orleans during Mardi Gras can be tricky. Many of the main streets are closed off for parades, making walking or riding a bike your best bet. Try to get a hotel near the main parade routes so that you can easily get a good spot and choose from plenty of nearby restaurants and bars. One of the fun events that kicks off the season has to be the Phunny Phorty Phellows, which ushers in Mardi Gras on January 6. Watching a string of parades and going to events can leave someone famished, but not to worry, there are plenty of amazing, local restaurants and bars along the PPP route where you can grab a drink and a quick bite to eat. Carnivals and parades abound during Mardi Gras season, from Epiphany until Fat Tuesday. Seas of purple, gold, and green (symbolizing justice, power, and faith) can be seen everywhere. Mardi Gras Parade Krewes select their kings of Mardi Gras and put on elaborate float parades in their communities. And if you find yourself along the parade route, there’s one stop you can’t miss: Commander’s Palace. This iconic, turquoise-and-white Victorian mansion in the Garden District has been serving up world-class Creole cuisine for over 130 years—and keeping paradegoers well-hydrated in the most festive way possible. 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. Get ready for Mobile Mardi Gras with the 2025 parade schedule, routes, festive recipes, local history, culture and more. Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Culture 7:00 p.m. George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Association | 10 a.m. Gulf Shores Order of Athena | 10:30 a.m. Route A Knights of Revelry | 12:30 p.m. Route A King Felix III Parade | 1 p.m. Route A Comic Cowboys | 1:30 p.m. Route A MAMGA Mammoth Parade | 2 p.m. Route B Orange Beach Parade | 2 p.m. Orange Beach Order of Myths | 6 p.m. Route C View and download the Mobile Mardi Gras Parade Routes so you can find the best spot for your favorite parades. Mobile Bay covers topics such as food, homes, art Bay St. Louis Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People Parade, 1 p.m. The Krewe of Real People Next Generation Parade Route for 2023 (WLOX) BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, 1 p.m. GCCA Parade Route 2025 (WLOX) GAUTIER: Gautier Mardi Gras Tailgate, including a live DJ & food trucks, from 4 p.m., continuing until the fireworks show following the Gautier Men’s Club Parade at 7 p.m., 2800 Highway 90, next We have eight participating restaurants for Mardi Gras Float Ride; The Cowfish ® Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Finnegan's Bar & Grill, Lombard's Seafood Grille, Confisco Grille (2-Park ticket required), Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food (Dinner only), Bob Marley A Tribute to Freedom TM (Dinner only) and Pat O'Brien's ® (Dinner only) Join the historic Ghent Neighborhood for a day of family-friendly festivities on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from . 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Enjoy a footrace, parade, vendors, artists, food trucks, The beautiful hotel with a sweeping veranda offers reserved seating with food on Bacchus Sunday at $100/adult and $65/child and on Mardi Gras at $125/adult, $75/child. Pre-paid reservations required. On 2/12-17, you can also get a $10 pass that allows you to hang out buying drinks and food.
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