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Upcoming 2025 Mardi Gras Themes. Krewe of Bacchus: Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has been named the King of Bacchus for 2025. The parade, scheduled for March 2, will roll through New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood with the theme “Louisiana Fairs and Festivals,” celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. The Krewe of Iris is the oldest all-female krewe and, with 3,660 members, is the largest krewe in Mardi Gras history. Their zoo—influenced theme for 2025 is "Iris, They All Asked for You.” The parade will feature 38 floats – all tandem and some triple tandem – and there’s even a new 3-dimensional queen float. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Search 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information Why is Mardi Gras so late this year? Because it’s linked to Easter, the date of Mardi Gras can fall anywhere between Feb. 3 and March 9. That’s because Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This year’s date of March 4 is one of the latest possible. Find the schedules and maps for Mardi Gras 2025 parades. The Krewe of O.A.K. pub crawl parade is Friday, Feb. 28, in Carrollton neighborhood This year's theme is Spread ’Em. 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. Tens of thousands of spectators are lining the streets of Oxford Street to watch the 47th annual Mardi Gras Parade. Mardi Gras 2025 in photos this year’s theme: “free to be”. March 1 The pomp and circumstance of the 2025 Mardi Gras season has begun, and the royalty is reigning supreme. The theme for the krewe’s silver anniversary will be to honor women who embody Rex Official James J. Reiss, III announced the King of Carnival’s proclamation and plans to visit “his beloved Capital City of New Orleans” to celebrate Mardi Gras. The theme of the 2025 Rex parade, La Belle Époque, was revealed. The 2025 Rex proclamation, by New Orleans artist Cyn Carriere Sewell was revealed. The Krewe of Eve brought more Carnival to Mandeville on Feb. 2 when its 38th annual parade rolled under the theme 'Eve Makes the Grade.' New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025 has milestone anniversaries The oldest female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish will celebrate Carnival 2025 with a 200-member, 18-float parade. This year's theme is “Isis Goes on a Field Trip” Floats will include Rivertown Theater , Aquarium, and Circus . The Festival will wrap with the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Festival theme: Free to be. The 2025 Festival theme Free to be is a celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free until we are all free Also, Rex, the King of Carnival, by royal edict, proclaimed Mardi Gras 2025. Reiss announced the King of Carnival’s proclamation and plans to visit “his beloved Capital City of New Orleans”. “His Majesty invites all of his subjects to gather, from far and near, to join in the many celebrations and processions which will shortly unfold There are options upon options when it comes to Mardi Gras merch this year! There are different collections available so, there is something for everyone! T-shirts, pins, cups, toys, hats, socks, keychains, and the cutest popcorn bucket – Mardi Gras 2025 Gator Junior 30th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket. You can get the popcorn bucket for $28.99 Mardi Gras season at Busch Gardens began on Jan. 11, 2025 and runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through March 2. Also, with the Martin Luther King holiday, Mardi Gras happens on Monday, Jan. 20. The Portland Mardi Gras Parade North Mississippi Avenue Fat Tuesday March 4 Starting at 7PM Kid’s Costume Pageant at 6:00PM at Luke’s Frame Shop Marching bands and entertainers After parties at participating N Mississippi bars and restaurants For more details, click here. The Portland Mardi Gras Ball Tickets Available Here Wonder Ballroom Saturday March 1 Continue reading "Portland The Krewe of Cleopatra Kicks off the 2025 Carnival Season – Friday Night, February 21st, 2025 at 6:30pm! The theme of Washington Mardi Gras 2025 is, "Duty, Honor, Louisiana." Here's a list of each year's theme going all the way back to 1944. Email Justin Mitchell at justin.mitchell@theadvocate.com The 2025 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 4. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Louisiana’s vibrant culture, politics, and business community will converge this weekend for the highly anticipated 2025 Washington Mardi Gras festivities. Hosted by the Mystick Krewe of Louisianans, the event brings together state leaders, dignitaries, and attendees to celebrate the theme “Duty, Honor, Louisiana,” chosen by this year’s King Rico Alvendia and
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