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. 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 The NSW Paramedics take part in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in 2024. breweries and live music venues across 17 inner city and eastern suburbs from 12am on Saturday to 2am on Saturday, March 1, 2025: We’re tracking more than 70 parades this Carnival season, including several parades outside of Mardi Gras, like the St. Patrick’s Day parades. Saturday March 1st, the NOLA.com Mardi Gras for All Y'all Parade Cam broadcast, sponsored by NewOrleans.com, will begin at 11 a.m. CST. This stream will include Krewe of Iris and Krewe of Tucks. After the parade, the official Mardi Gras party will take place at Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park from 10pm. The NSW government announced extended trading hours for bars, clubs, restaurants 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. Saturday, February 8. Super Bowl Parade (10 a.m. French Quarter WWL physically tracks all of the biggest parades during Mardi Gras starting with Joan of Arc and ending with Rex on Mardi Gras The first ball was held in 1857 by the Mistick Krewe of Comus. Comus hosted the first parade, followed by Rex in 1872, which debuted the king of Mardi Gras. The Rex parade gave Mardi Gras the official colors of purple to represent justice, green to represent faith, and gold to represent power. The three colors were to represent the “king.” The three largest Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are parades for the Krewes of Endymion, Bacchus and Muses. Krewe of Endymion The Krewe of Endymion parade is on Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 – Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & After Party – The Parade runs on The Boulevard and the After Party is at 206 Frog Festival Drive, Gossen Memorial Park in Rayne. 2-7 p.m Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Also rolling in this party parade is Carne’s Fleet of Bumpin’ Busses, The Union Fire Truck & various local Floats throwing Beads & other BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There are multiple parades and other Mardi Gras events set to take place in the Baton Rouge area on Saturday, March 1. The popular Spanish Town Parade is expected to get As we enter Mardi Gras season, I would like to invite you, your family, and your friends to come experience Mardi Gras in Slidell. Grab your lawn chairs, ice chests, and king cakes, and head out to the parade route to enjoy all the parades rolling through Slidell: Friday, Feb. 14 • 6:30 p.m. Krewe of Titans. Saturday, Feb. 15 • 12:00 p.m. Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style! 19 parades will roll across metro New Orleans this weekend as Mardi Gras 2025 kicks off rider as they roll on St. Charles Ave. in the Krewe of Pontchartrain parade in New Orleans, Saturday Foley Mardi Gras Parades: The Foley Mardi Gras Parade takes place on Saturday, March 1st at 11am. This is a family-friendly parade open to businesses, groups and families or individuals that wish to participate. Call 251-923-6918 to reserve your spot in the lineup now. Click here for more information. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Saturday, February 15 1:00 PM | Ocean Springs - Ocean Springs Elks & Krewe Unique Parade 1:00 PM | Pass Christian - Pass Christian Carnival Association. Sunday, February 16 1:00 PM | Lizana Mardi Gras Parade. Saturday, February 22 8:45 AM | Biloxi - GCCA Annual 5k Run for the Beads Vancleave – MKOPI Annual Mardi Gras Parade “Thunder on the Bayou” | 1:30 p.m. Long Beach – Annual Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade | 6:00 p.m. Gautier – Gautier Men’s Club Parade & Mardi Gras Tailgate Party | 7:00 p.m. Laurel – Mardi Gras Parade | 5:30 p.m. Sunday, February 23 Waveland – Krewe of Nereids Parade | 12:00 p.m. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Multiple organizations are scheduled to parade in the News 5 area Saturday and Sunday. WKRG News 5
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