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In a move to make the sidewalks and neutral grounds along the parade routes less contentious during Mardi Gras parades, the New Orleans City Council has adopted a set of new rules for 2025. Tents, tarps (and all enclosures), sofas, scaffolding and viewing platforms are now banned, along with grills of all kinds and electric generators. Last year, the New Orleans City Council adopted several new rules for the 2025 Mardi Gras season to make routes safer and less congested. Several items, including portable toilets, tents and sofas CORRECTS MARDI GRAS DAY IS FEB. 21, 2023, NOT 2022 - Children on ladders vie for beads as the group rolls during the Krewe of Iris Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Mardi Gras in New Orleans may look a little different for 2025 Carnival season thanks to a few new rules passed by city officials — but no worries, the party will still go on in full force. NEW ORLEANS - In partnership with the Parks & Parkways Department, the New Orleans City Council is reminding parade-goers of enforcement measures that will be implemented on the route. Although the Council granted discretion to the NOPD in regards to Mardi Gras enforcement, the law has not been suspended and is in full effect. The new ordinance prohibits horses and reptiles within 200 feet of the parade route, excluding any horse participating in the parade, and of course, NOPD’s emotional support animal, Patch. We are approaching peak Carnival Time! There’s a whole slate of parades to watch in the days leading up to Fat Tuesday (March 4, 2025), and things to keep in mind while gearing up for the revelry. Here we list both informal guidelines as well as a few actual rules — i.e. ordinances related to Mardi Gras. The laws are meant to keep everyone On Tuesday, the New Orleans Carnival Advisory Committee met as they worked to figure out how to make Carnival better for everyone — especially with Mardi Gras 2025 landing in about three weeks 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 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 . The History & Traditions of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras has been celebrated in Louisiana since the 18th century, brought by French settlers. Today’s traditions stem from European carnival customs mixed with local culture, creating a uniquely New Orleans spectacle. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—This coming Carnival season, big changes are coming to how many families celebrate Mardi Gras. There is now a list of items that are banned from parade routes. Schedule: Metairie Krewe of Argus 11:00am The Krewe of Argus parade will begin at the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Houma Boulevard. The parade will first go west (left) and will make the U turn just before Clearview Parkway and then continues east on Veterans Memorial Boulevard until it reaches Severn Avenue, where it will turn north (left). SHAQUILLE O’NEAL TO REIGN AS BACCHUS LVI. Shaquille O’Neal will reign as Bacchus LVI on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The former LSU Tiger and four-time NBA champion, successful businessman, in-demand sports analyst, media personality, recording artist, DJ and humanitarian will be throwing miniature basketballs as well as King’s doubloons and cups. 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 . New Mardi Gras rules expected, but no word on Nyx parade King Zulu 2024 Melvin Labat and his float make their way down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13 Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025. Mardi Gras is more than an event—it’s an experience. Whether you’re tasting your first King Cake, dancing to a brass band on Frenchmen Street, collecting a bag full of signature throws, or marveling at the creativity of a parade float, every moment immerses you in the spirit of New Orleans. Ready to start Mardi Gras in New Orleans may look a little different for 2025 Carnival season thanks to a few new rules passed by city officials — but no worries, the party will still go on in full force. New Orleans is implementing strict enforcement of parade rules for Mardi Gras 2025, reminding revelers to keep pathways clear and adhere to the ordinance on item placement. The 2025 New Orleans Carnival season was set to be the year of the crackdown on the infamous "Krewe of Chad" and its overzealous parade route practices. But in the wake of the New Year's Day
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