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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. This year's theme is "Barkus & Barbie: Pawsitively Pink!" The best dog walk in the world begins at Louis Armstrong Park on Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m. Atlas. The 200-member Krewe of Atlas will roll this year with the theme "Atlas Loves." There will be 14 floats with titles like The Mardi Gras, A Trip to the Zoo, and A Streetcar Ride. Look for Upcoming 2025 Mardi Gras Themes Krewe of Bacchus : Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has been named the King of Bacchus for 2025. The parade, scheduled for March 2, will roll through New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood with the theme “Louisiana Fairs and Festivals,” celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. Cast members from select divisions form teams to create golf cart floats for the resort’s annual Mardi Gras Parade. Rest assured, the competition is stiff. Each year, a new theme is chosen. This year’s parade theme is “The Magical Music of Disney.” The parade will be offered on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The theme of Washington Mardi Gras 2025 is, "Duty, Honor, Louisiana." Here's a list of each year's theme going all the way back to 1944. Email Justin Mitchell at justin.mitchell@theadvocate.com To extend his commitment to the values of his chosen theme, the 2025 King’s charity for the week of Washington Mardi Gras is the Mars Hero Fund, which benefits Active Duty, Veteran Military or First Responders by covering all expenses associated with riding in the Legion of Mars Parade and other charitable events throughout the year This year, Mardi Gras Day, aka Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4, 2025 and signals the beginning of the Easter season. From decor to entertainment to food and drinks , we’ve got all the Mardi Gras party ideas you’ll need to get in the groove this year. The Portland Mardi Gras Parade North Mississippi Avenue Fat Tuesday March 4 Starting at 7PM Kid’s Costume Pageant at 6:00PM at Luke’s Frame Shop Marching bands and entertainers After parties at participating N Mississippi bars and restaurants For more details, click here. The Portland Mardi Gras Ball Tickets Available Here Wonder Ballroom Saturday March 1 Continue reading "Portland Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. It's most famously celebrated with parades in New Orleans If you can’t travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, you can still get in the theme at home. What to wear to a Mardi Gras Party is the exact same as what to wear to Mardi Gras – festive colors, lots of beads, and flashy outfits. If you are hosting a Mardi Gras party or attending one, I encourage you to go all out. Mardi Gras happens every year. It's the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday starts Lent for Christians. Lent is when people give things up. Mardi Gras is a big party before that. 'Mardi Gras' is French, and it means 'Fat Tuesday. Individuals tend to consume rich foods during the festival. This is because they will fast throughout Lent. Mardi Gras Bazaar sells costumes, shirts, hats, vests, accessories, purses, totes, and decorations in traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold. Get in the spirit of Carnival! We have everything you need leading up to Fat Tuesday from clothing to parade route gear to home decor.
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