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. Stay tuned to Facebook or Instagram for any last-minute weather updates to the schedule. 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. The NOFD would like to share this important safety message leading up to the festive day, which is Tuesday, March 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. The council cited violations of the city's Mardi Gras ordinance as it axed the all-women's parade, which has rolled the Wednesday before Mardi Gras since 2012. The amendment now goes to Mayor Check out these packages offering an up-front view of passing parades, along with that delicious New Orleans food (not to mention bathroom privileges)! Parade Videos & Much More! Here you can enjoy some of our favorite video clips from Mardi Gras , including celebrity interviews and the Zulu parade. A float featuring Louis Armstrong leads the way in the Zulu parade on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. a top official in Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration said all The 3rd annual Recycle Dat!, a Mardi Gras Recycling Initiative aimed at creating a more environmentally sustainable Mardi Gras, provides on-route Recycling Stations where parade-goers can drop off beads, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass at any of the 8 recycling hubs open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the day parades of Feb. 22-23 and Mardi Gras Parade Schedule. Mardi Gras is more than just a day, or one week, or even a weekend. Starting January 6 (Twelfth Night), New Orleans has parades in the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras Day, which falls on March 4, 2025. Take a look at the parades below and click on each to learn more. “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 New Orleans walking parades Krewe Boheme, New Orleans let its freak flag fly in 2025 Mardi Gras walking parades post Super Bowl week But like a teen lifeguard waiting on the mayor to send Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including updated parade routes, traditions, the best places to get Mardi Gras beads, masks, king cakes and more! 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” 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” 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” Founded in 1933, the Krewe of Mid-City is the 5th-oldest continuously parading organization of the New Orleans Mardi Gras season. Often called "The best day parade in Mardi Gras," Mid-City has gained a reputation for having themes dedicated to children and for having some of the best bands in Mardi read more » 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. Since 2007, the Krewe of Boo has been the official Halloween Parade in New Orleans. The parade will roll at sunset on Saturday, October 19, 2024, through the French Quarter to the Warehouse District 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” 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” Since 2007, the Krewe of Boo has been the official Halloween Parade in New Orleans. The parade will roll at sunset on Saturday, October 19, 2024, through the French Quarter to the Warehouse District
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