Rex parades down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) ‘We are asking you to be our 2025 queen of NEW ORLEANS — This year’s Queen of Carnival is a vibrant young woman who comes from a long line of family members that were chosen as Rex royalty, Mardi Gras 2025 / 3 seconds ago. The As an avid traveler, Tatum Lady Reiss recognizes the significance of New Orleans and Mardi Gras to others across the world. "It's beautiful," Reiss said. "There's nowhere else in the world like NEW ORLEANS — When the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take to the streets on Mardi Gras Day, they're showcasing more than 100 years of Carnival tradition. It's a tradition Rodney Mason 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 . When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas Honored by Krewe of Freret February 19, 2025. The Krewe of Freret’s 11th annual parade on Saturday, February 22 will feature a new float honoring Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans. This year’s theme, “Time is on Our Side” Read More The 2025 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 4. NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season kicked off on January 6 with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line and an annual procession honoring Joan of Arc in the French Quarter. Here are the Following the Jan. 1 truck attack that killed 14 people in the heart of New Orleans, the Department of Homeland Security upgraded Mardi Gras to its highest risk rating. This means there will be significantly more law enforcement officers present than in prior years, said Eric DeLaune, who is leading Mardi Gras security as special agent in From New Jersey to New Orleans: Meet Andrea Mistretta, the Poster Child of Mardi Gras Posters. Mistretta's studio on White's Pond in New Jersey, 1,300 miles from NOLA. For the last 37 ye Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas Honored by Krewe of Freret February 19, 2025 2025. Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas Honored by Krewe of Freret February 19, 2025 2025. Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new Mardi Gras balls were exclusive events closed off from most people outside of New Orleans society until this krewe revolutionized the event. In 1949, Edward Brennan Sr. created the krewe, a carnival Ball open to tourists. The 2025 Queen of Carnival is excited to set off a new Rex tradition . Tatum Lady Reiss recognizes the significance of New Orleans and Mardi Gras to others across the world. Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas Honored by Krewe of Freret February 19, 2025 2025. Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas Honored by Krewe of Freret February 19, 2025 2025. Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new KENNER, La. (WGNO) — In typical Zulu fashion, the 2025 Queen Zulu-Select arrived at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 2. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas Honored by Krewe of Freret February 19, 2025 2025. Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new
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