Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Metairie parades

Mardi Gras parade and event previews for New Orleans and Jefferson Parish through Fat Tuesday 2025
Previewing 30 New Orleans and Jefferson Parish parades with themes, royalty, special guests, throws, maps and more.
Heading to a Metairie Mardi Gras parade? Here is this year’s route
According to the Jefferson Parish website, each parade will follow a 4.87-mile route heading east on Veterans Boulevard. The parades are set to start on Veterans Boulevard near the Clearview City Center, head down Veterans Boulevard to Severn Avenue, make a U-turn at 18th Street and end on Veterans Boulevard at Martin Behrman Drive.
Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.
Mardi Gras parade previews for New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Feb. 24-March 4
The all-women Krewe of Nandi returns for its second parade. The group is named for Zulu Queen Nandi kaBhebe, the mother of the warrior and king, Shaka Zulu. The Krewe of Nandi parades in Marrero. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Theme: announced day of parade Throws: scarves, tumblers, koozies, cups and doubloons
New Orleans parade-goers urged to follow Mardi Gras etiquette for safety of students
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Some Mardi Gras krewes rescheduling parades due to rain
Some Mardi Gras krewes are rescheduling their parades set to roll this Sunday due to forecasted rain. On Friday, Feb. 21, the Slidell Police Department reported that the Krewe of Dionysus will now roll on Friday,
Sunday's Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be rescheduled
The three daytime parades will now take place mostly at night. Leaders of the Krewe of King Arthur alerted members on Saturday morning of the change, budding the 2025 parade "King Arthur After Dark." In the French Quarter,
New Orleans krewes optimistic about parade reschedules due to severe weather
Mardi Gras parades across the Greater New Orleans area were canceled on Sunday due to severe weather. In New Orleans, the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, Krewe of Carrollton and Krewe of King Arthur, ...
Amid Sunday rain, Family Gras moved indoors and parades postponed
Despite heavy rain soaking the region on Sunday, Family Gras went on as planned - just under a different roof.The final day ...
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The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
This means that the weekend when the major New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be taking place is on the last ...
New Orleans kicks off first full weekend of Carnival parades
The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Here's a look at the parade forecast this weekend ...
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Sunday parades rescheduled due to severe weather, here are the new dates
NEW ORLEANS — Several Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have been rescheduled as forecasters predict severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rain, on ...
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Will it be warm and rainy for Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans? See the long-range forecast
Parades in New Orleans, and all across South Louisiana, celebrating Mardi Gras first started on Twelfth Night, ...
New Orleans schools urge Mardi Gras safety for marching bands
Following the deadly January 1st attack on Bourbon Street, NOLA Public Schools is now prioritizing safety for high school ...
Pensacola's Mardi Gras is more than booze and beads. It's changed our city and its people
Pensacola's Mardi Gras celebrations have been met with exuberance since they got rolling in 1900, but keeping traditions ...