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. Carnival time in southeast Louisiana means it's time to break out the Parade Tracker! We’re tracking more than 70 parades this Carnival season, including several parades outside of Mardi Gras Carnival time in southeast Louisiana means it's time to break out the Parade Tracker! We’re tracking more than 70 parades this Carnival season, including several parades outside of Mardi Gras Margaret Orr rides high in the 2024 Muses Mardi Gras parade. The Endymion livestream start time has been delayed from 4:15 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. due to previous parades still rolling by the A rainy Sunday pushed six regional Mardi Gras parades later in the schedule. Here are times and maps for Femme Fatale, Carrollton, King Arthur, Barkus, Atlas and Dionysus. It will now follow the Krewe of Symphony, which is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. Download the WWL Mardi Gras Parade Tracker. For more upcoming parades view our Mardi Gras Parade Schedules Guide. 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 When is Mardi Gras 2024? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on Feb. 13. Ash Wednesday is on Feb. 14, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season Mardi Gras parades continue to roll tonight with Babylon, Chaos and Muses on the Uptown parade route. Mardi Gras is a fun and exciting time in New Orleans. With so many parades, it’s also busy! We’ve made it easier than ever to have the parade schedule at your fingertips! Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the Sat., Feb. 22nd at 11:00 a.m. The Jolly Jester Jaunt – Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5k. Runners dawning Mardi Gras themed t-shirts, socks and jester hats will “jaunt” through the Entertainment District Saturday morning for a 5k Fun Run that ends with free libations and a balcony party! 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! The parade route will start at Fort Conde and end at Mardi Gras Park. The parade will roll at 6:30 p.m. The parade is in honor of the National Institute for Jail Operations' Southern Regional We're not free until we're all free to be. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is set to take over Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Set your true self free as the Mardi Gras magic makes it's way down the heritage-listed Parade route for one of the largest LGBTQIA+ nighttime parades in the world. The Mardi Gras parades in Fairhope typically begin at 6:30pm or 6:45pm, weather permitting. The Fairhope police will start closing the roads in downtown Fairhope around 5:00pm, but sometimes a little earlier. A no parking on the parade route sign on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans is still covered in beads one week past Mardi Gras. Author: Nigell Moses / WWL Louisiana Published: 5:49 PM CST February However, after the 2019 Mardi Gras season the krewe announced that they would return to Kenner in 2020 Comprised of 200+ riders and 20 floats, this Egyptian-themed krewe is known for its marching bands, dance teams and gloriously attired maids, as well as for its specialty throws including decorated bras in support of breast cancer charities. Saturday, February 1. 1 p.m. – Krewe de la Dauphine (Dauphin Island) Saturday, February 8. 1 p.m. – Dauphin Island People’s Parade (Dauphin Island) Jeeps on Parade - The 2024 Mardi Gras Jeeps on Parade will take place on Fat Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. In conjunction with Seven Slots Society, jeep lovers unite to roll down Ryan Street in this jammin’ jeep parade. Motor Gras Parade - Will showcase hot rods, classics, and motorcycles in the Fat Tuesday parade, starting at 3 p.m. in downtown Lake
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