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. Street parking is the cheapest option during Mardi Gras, however, it can difficult to find a spot. Parking along parade routes is prohibited on either side of the street before and after a 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 krewe will proceed to the intersection of Tchoupitoulas and Andrew Higgins Street where the parade will end. Established in 2000, the Krewe of Morpheus is named for the Greek god of dreams. The krewe strives to be inclusive in membership and is formed by more than 800 male and female riders. 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. Each year New Orleans goes all out for Mardi Gras celebrations! You can expect wildly extravagant floats, wonderful music, and delicious food during this year’s Mardi Gras Parade. To celebrate Mardi Gras, revelers don gorgeous and colorful costumes or dress in purple, green, and gold garb. Image: Thomas Park on Unsplash At Canal, the parade will turn right and follow Canal to the intersection of Tchoupitoulas and Canal Street. The parade turns right on Tchoupitoulas and ends at Poydras St. The Krewe of Freret paraded for more than 40 years until the mid-1990s. The parade continues on Tchoupitoulas to Poydras Street where the parade ends. In Mid-City, at 4 p.m., the Krewe of Endymion: The parade starts at the intersection of City Park Avenue and Orleans To protect her hands from hard Mardi Gras beads hitting her cold hands, Bobbi Foster wore gloves for the Krewe of Hermes parade in New Orleans on February 17, 2023. 1:00 p.m. – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade; 2:00 p.m. – Independent Parade; Mardi Gras Day Street Closures. All streets in and around the parade route will close one hour before the start of the first parade and remain closed until the final parade has concluded and the area is cleared of pedestrians and vehicles. Crossover Intersections 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 Tuesday, March 4 – Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade & Mardi Gras Celebration – The Parade runs down E. Landry, turns left on Liberty, and travels back up to Vine Street in Opelousas. 11 a The 507 Mardi Gras Party is open to all ages with free entry to the first 100 guests and anyone 12 years old or younger. After that, $10 per person. There’s a cash bar –or get the unlimited Mardi Gras drink package! Details and tickets here The mile-long Mardi Gras Parade at The Wharf is the largest in the District. Photo: Courtesy The Wharf 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.” MOBILE, Ala. — Although most Mardi Gras parades in Mobile use one route, there are multiple routes that parade-goers should know before heading out the door.Most of the Mobile organizations will Huntsville Police will close several streets in downtown Huntsville to ensure public safety during the annual Mardi Gras Parade. Street closures will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, ahead of the parade, which will start at 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Meridian Street and Cleveland Avenue. 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. Beginning Friday, Feb. 10 and running through the end of the Mardi Gras season, parade floats lining up to roll along the Uptown route will be staged on along Napoleon Avenue stretching back toward Tchoupitoulas Street and along Magazine Street between Napoleon Avenue and Jefferson Avenue. 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 The 24th annual Downtown Mardi Gras Parade rolled down Washington Street Saturday afternoon. Nestled between the 46th annual Run Thru History at Vicksburg National Military Park and the 13th
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