The Twin Cities’ Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras parade will celebrate its 42nd year of Mardi Gras tradition and flavor in the Twin Cities in 2025. The Twin Cities' Krewe of Janus Parade has entertained revelers since 1984 who eagerly gather along the 3.8-mile route through West Monroe and Monroe. The Twin Cities’ Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras parade will celebrate its 42nd year of Mardi Gras tradition and flavor in the Twin Cities in 2025. The Twin Cities' Krewe of Janus Parade has entertained revelers since 1984 who eagerly gather along the 3.8-mile route through West Monroe and Monroe. The KOJ Parade is Northeast Louisiana’s oldest MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Northeast Louisiana Museum, in partnership with the Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere will host a Mardi Gras Cel When is Mardi Gras going to be held in 2025? Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, will next be celebrated in Louisiana on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Parades will begin in many locations in January. Mardi Gras is always on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The day before Mardi Gras is known as Shrove Monday or Lundi Gras. What are those three Mardi Gras colors? The 3.8 mile parade will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, beginning at 6PM in West Monroe at 1118 Natchitoches Street and ending at Oliver Road in Monroe. The day will be full of fun Mardi Gras festivities beginning Saturday morning with the Children's Parade at Pecanland Mall, followed by the Pet Parade on Antique Alley in downtown Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade hosted by Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment. Monroe. More info. RSVP. 2025 After Parade BBQ. Sat, Apr 05. Monroe. More info. day schedule 10:00 AM children’s mardi gras parade Location: Pecanland Mall, Monroe This free event kicks off the day’s celebrations with the cutest mini-Mardi Gras floats and even cuter riders. Complete with beads, candy, and other throws. Registration begins at 9:00 AM, line up is at 9:30 AM! 1:00 PM krewe of paws mardi gras pet parade The 42nd Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras parade is returning to Monroe-West Monroe on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and starts at 1118 Natchitoches Street in West Monroe and ends at Oliver Road in Monroe. Earlier that Saturday morning, the Pet Parade on Antique Alley in downtown West Monroe will take place after the MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Mardi Gras season is underway! Louisiana Tech Mardi Gras Parade. Friday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Potential Changes to the 2025-26 Louisiana Hunting Season. FEBRUARY 22, 2025. Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run and Parade will be held February 22; LAFAYETTE PARISH . FEBRUARY 15, 2025. Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls at 11 am at Carencro High School and ends There are several Mardi Gras activities happening in Monroe and West Monroe this Mardi Gras season. There will be two parades that will travel through both cities - Krewe de Riviere on Saturday, February 8 and Krewe of Janus on Saturday, February 15. Both parade routes will start in West Monroe. 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. They will be repositioned on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and remain in place until the final parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Streets along and around the parade route will be closed one hour before each parade begins. Citizens should avoid these areas to minimize traffic congestion. Parade Schedule Saturday, March 1 – Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras – 461 Sittig St. at Eunice Recreation Complex. 9 a.m-4 p.m. Mardi Gras run begins at 9 a.m. Children’s parade in downtown Eunice at 3 p.m January 28, 2025 - 5:58 pm; City Offices Closed March 3-4 for Mardi Gras February 24, 2025 - 5:13 pm; Good News in Slidell – February 24, 2025 February 24, 2025 - 2:26 pm; Acclaimed Conductor Paul Mauffray Presents Free Baroque February 21, 2025 - 1:06 pm; Olde Towne Street Closures Announced for Parades on Saturday, February 20, 2025 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. La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase. Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Krotz Springs. Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade. Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Lebeau. Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade. Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Sunset. Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras. March 1 at 3 p.m. Eunice. Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade. March 4 at 11 a.m. Opelousas. Courir de Mardi BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake sales begin on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and run through Mardi Gras, which is March 4 -Krewe of Omega Parade at 2:00 PM-Lighted Boat Parade at 7:00 PM. Sunday, March 2 - Mardi Gras Children's Day - start time TDB-Children's Parade at 3:30 PM. Monday, March 3 - Presentation of 2025's royal courts at the Royal Gala at 7:00 PM. Tuesday, March 4 - Downtown Mardi Gras Block Party-Mardi Gras in the ZONE (kid's zone) - 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of West Monroe announced street closures for the Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere Mardi Gras Parade set to roll on Saturday, February 8. Starting at 5 p.m., the
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