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The 17th Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc parades on Twelfth Night in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Founded in 2008, Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc is an annual walking parade honoring the city's unofficial Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. Carencro. Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade. Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe des Chiens Parade. Feb. 22 at noon. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Scott Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. Scott. Krewe of Carnivale en Rio. Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to 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. For its first 12 years, krewedelusion, one of Mardi Gras' most eccentric parades, followed immediately behind Krewe du Vieux through most of its trek on Saturday night, but in 2023 the parade was Though not as famous in lore, there's a walking parade almost every day of Carnival in 2024. They even bookend the celebrations on the first and the last days. Here's your guide to six NOLA walking parades in February: Cork [Gustavo Escanelle] Krewe of Cork. Friday, February 2, thekreweofcork.com. This parade started as a wine club, as many Feb. 15 – Welsh Mardi Gras Parade at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 22 – Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade at 3 p.m. LAFAYETTE PARISH. Feb. 15 – Carencro Mardi Gras Parade at 11 a.m. Feb. 21 – Lafayette Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 – Lafayette Krewe des Chiens Parade at noon; Feb. 22 – Scott Mardi Gras Parade at 11 a.m. The 2025 Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- is reaching its conclusion on the Gulf Coast. Mardi Paws: The premier Mardi Gras walking parade featuring man’s best friends and their families will celebrate its 30th annual parade on March 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. The theme, “Mardi Paws Gets in the Game,” will showcase participants celebrating their favorite musician, band, or music through creative costumes. Mardi Gras Day. Celebrations begin quite early on Mardi Gras Day and continue all day and through the night. Depending on the Lenten season and ultimately the date of Easter, Mardi Gras can fall on any Tuesday between February 3 and March 9. Uptown, the Zulu parade rolls first, with the Rex parade following immediately after. Mardi Gras 2024 in New Orleans: a preview of all parades, with dates and maps The 2024 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday Feb. 13. +2 Lokey has been covering Mardi Gras parades for more than 30 years for local TV and said the original Mardi Gras krewes started out just like the walking krewes of today. The rescheduled parades will not have bands or walking groups. In Metairie, Atlas now parades on Thursday, Feb. 27, following Symphony. Find the schedules and maps for Mardi Gras 2025 parades The Firefighters felt that since the parades are the main attraction to Mardi Gras, and because the Children’s Parade was the only Mardi Gras activity geared toward children, it was important to keep the tradition alive. Parade Route: The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. 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. New Orleans walking parades Krewe Boheme, Krewe du Vieux and 'tit Rex were marking a welcome return to normal life following a weeklong sentence to the Super Bowl’s fastidiously sanitized What would Mardi Gras be without its parades? And what would Mardi Gras parades be without its sassy, sequined, irreverent dance troupes and marching clubs? In the past few years, DYI marching groups have been popping up all over. It’s a great way to be a part of Mardi Gras without the expense of joining a big krewe. There is a Mardi Gras for everyone! To know Mardi Gras is to experience Mardi Gras! My absolute favorite are the walking parades and the magic that is to be found in impromptu moments. - Vivacious Miss Audacious Burlesque Performer and Event Producer, @MissAudacious on Instagram 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!" The three walking parades hit the Marigny, Faubourg St. John and Bywater on Lundi Gras. North Side Skull and Bone Gang honors life and death on Fat Tuesday 'We dress as the meaning of Carnival Vatican Lokey, better known locally as Professor Carl Nivale, stands on stage at the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in New Orleans on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Nivale has been covering Mardi Gras parades for more than 30 years for local TV and said the original Mardi Gras krewes started out just like the walking krewes of today.
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