To ensure safety during Mardi Gras 2025, the City of New Orleans will have a robust law enforcement presence, with 600 NOPD officers dedicated to Mardi Gras operations, supported by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police, and other state and federal public safety partners. King Zulu elect 2025 Rodney Mason Jr. stands to be recognized during the annual mayor's Mardi Gras kickoff to the Carnival season at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Photo Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Mardi Gras Tips; Mardi Gras FAQs; New Orleans Hotels; New Orleans Info; Tuesday Mar 4 2025 Mardi Gras . “This is one of our first moments in our history to where Mardi Gras is a SEAR-1-rated event, and so, that means additional resources and assets at the federal level,” said New Orleans Mayor King cake is served during the annual mayor's Mardi Gras kickoff to the Carnival season at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. The culmination of Mardi Gras in New Orleans begins early on Mardi Gras Day when the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club and the Rex Organization parade through the city. Music, food and elaborate costumes add to the fun-filled day of excitement for revelers of all ages. Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" January 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans. City Opens Registration for Mardi Gras 2025 Permit Lottery. NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans Department of Finance Bureau of Revenue today announced its 2025 Mardi Gras Lottery, which will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Milne Recreation Center, located at 5420 Franklin Ave. The Krewe of Cleopatra parade takes place during 2025 Mardi Gras, Feb. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. Mayor Cantrell said a makeshift memorial to the victims of the terrorist attack has been Designed by a local artist, the mosaic will use more than 2,400 used beverage cans to reveal a Mardi-Gras themed image. Bar Wars: New Orleans bars battle to recycle the most glass with Glass Half Full from February 1st through NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation reminds residents and businesses at eligible properties serviced by the City of the solid waste and recyclable materials collection schedule for Tuesday, March 4 (Mardi Gras Day). Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" Mayor LaToya Cantrell spoke with WDSU Anchor Travers Mackel on the success of Mardi Gras and how excited she is for the city to host the 2025 Super Bowl. Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras! The Carnival season officially begins each year on Jan. 6 -- the Feast of the Epiphany, also called Twelfth Night or Kings’ Day. NEW ORLEANS — In a collaborative effort to make Mardi Gras 2025 more accessible and inclusive for individuals with sensory sensitivities, NOLA Ready has partnered with KultureCity® to provide a limited number of sensory bags (at no cost) at all First Aid Stations along the Mardi Gras parade routes. Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" February 21, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department. Mardi Gras Parade Route and Fire Safety Tips from the NOFD. With Carnival Season underway, the New Orleans Fire Department would like to wish all residents and visitors a “Safe and Happy Mardi Gras” as parades are set to roll in the City of New Orleans starting Friday, February 21, 2025.
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