NEW ORLEANS (press release) – A new walking krewe will roll through the French Quarter this Carnival season on Jan. 13, 2024 filling a weekend that previously did not have a parade on the books. Krewe Mosaïque was created by members of parading groups including Krewe de Mayahuel, the hATTAS,and Boleyns, Trashformers, Krewe of Conus, and 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. Starting January 6 (Twelfth Night), New Orleans has parades in the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras Day, which falls on March 4, 2025. Take a look at the parades below and click on each to learn more. There's something for everyone, from superkrewes like Bacchus to micro-krewes like ‘tit Rəx. Plan on visiting New Orleans this Mardi Gras season. New Orleans and southeast Louisiana Mardi Gras 2025 Carnival parade schedule. Get information on all the dates and times for your favorite parades. Published: 4:26 PM CST January 27, 2025 A new walking krewe will debut for Mardi Gras 2024, marching through the French Quarter on Jan. 13. Why it matters: The event fills in an otherwise parade-free weekend during the weekslong celebration of Carnival in New Orleans. What's happening: Krewe Mosaïque will march for 12 blocks from Armstrong Park to the Ursuline Convent for the first The first ball was held in 1857 by the Mistick Krewe of Comus. Comus hosted the first parade, followed by Rex in 1872, which debuted the king of Mardi Gras. The Rex parade gave Mardi Gras the official colors of purple to represent justice, green to represent faith, and gold to represent power. The three colors were to represent the “king.” Conus will march in two events this year, including Mosaique and its own Lundi Gras event on the Lafitte Greenway. The krewe was founded in 2021 in homage to a giant traffic cone that appeared in Why Mardi Gras is celebrated, when Fat Tuesday 2025 takes place and more. Jan 13, 2025. The words “Mardi Gras” are synonymous with extravagance and indulgence: big parties, large crowds There are plenty of parades in New Orleans in the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras on Feb. 13. click the link on the corresponding parade. Friday, Jan. 26. Krewe Bohème: 7 p.m., French Quarter; The 2024 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday Feb. 13. 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. There’s nothing quite like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. One of the world’s most iconic celebrations – and definitely one of the most well-known experiences in New Orleans – Mardi Gras is a mix of parades, music, food, and local culture that takes over the city for an experience like no other. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m. 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 Krewe of Harambee. February 17, 2025 Downtown Shreveport Celebrate unity and diversity at the Krewe of Harambee Parade, a beloved tradition honoring African-American culture with vibrant floats, soulful music, and infectious energy. The 2025 Mardi Gras season is just beginning, and Coastal Mississippi is packed full of fun parades and events perfect for incoming visitors. Come along with us as we celebrate the Carnival season! Laissez les bon temps rouler –– "Let the good times roll!" 2025 Northshore Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Below is the 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for the Northshore (Covington, Slidell, Mandeville, etc). If you are looking for the Jefferson Parish / Metairie parade schedule, click here. The New Orleans parade schedule is available here. If you are looking for Mardi Gras parades in Houma or other Twelfth Night, January 6. While Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) is February 25 this year, the festivities actually begin much earlier. The fun begins on Twelfth Night, January 6, the official start of Mardi Gras, and around 70 parades follow in February. Mardi Gras Day on the Northshore begins at 10 a.m. with the 24-float Carnival in Covington. More than 450 riders will celebrate with the theme, "This and Dat." Float titles include Red Beans and Rice with Abita Roasting, Crawfish and Beer with St John's Fools of Misrule, and Lady and the Tramp with Southern Hotel. In 2024, the region’s first major parade, the Krewe de la Dauphine, rolled on Dauphin Island on Jan. 13. Tuesday, March 4: Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m., Perdido Beach Boulevard in It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—Mardi Gras season is just around the corner, and Houma is ready to let the good times roll! As the home of the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana, Houma promises a season filled with dazzling parades, incredible throws, and family-friendly fun that will keep you coming back year after year.
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