Experience New Roads’ newest Mardi Gras tradition with The Krewe of Chemin Neuf’s inaugural nighttime parade on March 1, 2025. This historic celebration will feature lighted floats, local performances, and a festive atmosphere, making this a family friendly parade. Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. The parade will be part of New Roads’ longstanding Mardi Gras tradition, joining the traditional Lions Club Parade and the Community Center of Pointe Coupee Mardi Gras Parade, both of which take place on Mardi Gras Day. New Roads hosts the second-oldest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana, with a history dating back to 1880. New Roads Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. (Downtown District – W. Main Street) Get ready for a grand parade with plenty of bead throwing. Route: The parade will line up at National Guard Amory moving south on Community Street turning right on Main Street, right on Olinde Avenue, right on Napoleon, left on Poydras, right on Parent, right New Roads is gearing up for its first-ever night parade, the Krewe of Chemin Neuf. “New Roads has been doing Mardi Gras since 1922, that parade was actually started by a man named Jimmy The excitement gets underway with the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, which will take place from noon until 4 pm. This festival will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads through a variety of engaging activities, including choir performances, historical presentations, midway rides, and the Sweet Pecan Challenge. Mardi Gras Parade. February 25, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Downtown New Roads New Roads, LA United States BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana First ) — The City of New Roads is preparing for its Mardi Gras celebration with three parades, including the inaugural Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade. Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1 . The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. The event will have 15 lighted KREWE OF CHEMIN NEUF PARADE: 6 p.m.,New Roads, starting at Jackson and Parent streets, to New Roads, Main, Olinde, Napoleon and Poydras streets, ending at Poydras and New Roads. The parades in New Roads are of, for, and by the people meaning that the community participates in the parade, instead of one single Krewe. New Roads parade floats are built new each year, according to the annual theme. The Community Center Carnival Parade is the second-oldest Mardi Gras Parade in Louisiana, celebrating its 101st parade this year. New Roads Community Center Parade – 11 a.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. New Roads Lions Club Parade – 2 p.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on the latest news across the Capital area. Support UWK and its mission to deliver The News You Deserve Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. The event will have 15 lighted floats, eight marching bands and 15 Mardi Gras in New Roads Celebrate Louisiana’s 2nd oldest Mardi Gras tradition! Saturday, March 1st: Kick off with the Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade at 6:00 PM with 15 lighted floats, 45th Annual Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee Open Bass Tournament 210 Morrison Parkway New Roads, LA 70760 225-718-1319 Mar 19, 2025 Janell LaCombe 30th Annual Cancer Survivors Luncheon 824 W Main St New Roads, LA 70760 225-638-5717 Scott Civic Center, 1200 Major Pkwy, New Roads. Community Center of Pointe Coupee Mardi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 1, 2022 11 a.m. Downtown District – W. Main Street. New Roads Lions Club Mardi NEW ROADS - Pointe Coupee Parish has a busy week ahead with four parades taking the streets for Louisiana’s second-oldest Mardi Gras tradition.. Kicking things off is the parish's first-ever Heading into Mardi Gras, here is a list of parades and courirs coming up across the region: KREWE DE CHEMIN NEUF PARADE, New Roads, 6 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 2 LIVONIA CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION PARADE POINTE COUPEE PARISH CARNIVAL 2025 Four parades on tap: Saturday, 1 March, 6 p.m.: inaugural parade of Krewe of Chemin Neuf, in New Roads, with lighted floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and 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.
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