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. The Mardi Gras parade will start on the northern end of Oxford Street, Darlinghurst at about 7pm, moving through Flinders Street before finishing at Anzac Parade, Moore Park at about 11pm. Mardi Gras organisers are preparing for a "leaner" parade this year after last year's event saw a drop in attendance from an expected 250,000 to a reported 120,000. There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. in other cities like Mobile, Alabama, St. Louis, Missouri, Gavelston, Texas and Follow our live coverage as 10,000 marchers make their way down a crowd-lined Oxford Street for the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. The 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras parade features an incredible amount of diversity (photo: Sydney Mardi Gras). Best Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Areas. There are four main ticketed viewing areas for the ultimate experience during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. Taylor Square Takeover (presented by American Express) The Taylor Square 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras is less than two weeks away, Several roads will close during the parades and parking can be a hassle. Here is a guide for beginners and experts alike. In short: Crowds lined Oxford Street, Flinders Parade and Anzac Parade on Saturday night for this Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. NSW Police officers were allowed to march, despite Driving to a parade can be a hassle ahead of Mardi Gras parades. On Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, Feb. 13, street parking will be free. Parking garages are also available, but can be pricy and 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 City of Saint Charles is hosting a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration in Frenchtown! Join us for the Parade on Second Street at 11:00 AM followed by the After Party featuring live music, food, vendors, kids activities and more in the Foundry Art Centre Parking Lot. Mardi Gras Season Starts Here! Jan. 6. BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery. JAN 18. February Fords Gin Scavenger Hunt. FEB. 8. Cajun Cook-Off. FEB. 15. Run For Your Beads 5K. FEB. 22. Verizon Taste of Soulard. FEB. 22-23. Purina Pet Parade. FEB. 23. Tito’s Vodka Wiener Dog Derby. FEB. 23. Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball. FEB. 28 1 PM | Gulfport - Second Street Social Club Parade 1:30 PM | D'Iberville - North Bay Mardi Gras Association Parade. Monday, March 3 5:30 PM | Bay St. Louis - Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras 1 PM | Bay St. Louis - Krewe of Real People Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade at 1 pm; ST. MARY PARISH. FEBRUARY 28, 2025. Krewe of Adonis in Morgan City kicks off at 7 pm. Begins on 2nd Street and ends at the Morgan City Auditorium; An accessible Mardi Gras Parade Zone will be available at the intersection of Johnston Street and St. Julien Street (at Fire Station #5). Space is limited and available on a first-come, first Here is a list of your 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you don’t see your parade listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com and we will add it to the lineup. Jan. 4 2 pm — King’s Parade, Main Street, Moss Point Jan. 25 1:30 pm — Krewe of Waggus Mardi Gras Pet Pawrade, Pass Christian Join in for some family-friendly Mardi Gras fun in Historic St. Charles! The parade will travel down Second Street (11am) and end at the Foundry Art Centre for an After Party (12-2pm) featuring live music, food, vendors, kids activities and MORE! See website for more info and registration for participating in the parade or after party. ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The City of St. Charles has a Mardi Gras parade and after-party happening Saturday. They encourage people to dress in purple, green, and gold and join the celebrations in the Mardi Gras masks will be available for sale, along with vendors selling food, drinks, and more. Don't miss the Mardi Gras Ballet happening at the Miners Foundry on Saturday evening. Nevada City, California Saturday, March 1 – Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras – 461 Sittig St. at Eunice Recreation Complex. 9 a.m-4 p.m. Mardi Gras run begins at 9 a.m. Children’s parade in downtown Eunice at 3 p.m
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