Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Barkus parade

Mardi Gras parade and event previews for New Orleans area through Fat Tuesday 2025
Previewing 30 New Orleans and Jefferson Parish parades with themes, royalty, special guests, throws, maps and more.
Some New Orleans Mardi Gras parades postponed due to rain. See updated schedule
Paradegoers catch throws during Mardi Gras celebrations on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. A number of parades scheduled to take place in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 23 were postponed due to the rain. Most were rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25. The Barkus parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
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.
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
The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
Carnival Season is in full swing and Fat Tuesday will soon be here. If you're planning to hit the parades, these are the top 3 in New Orleans.
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.
Pensacola is beefing up security for Mardi Gras following New Orleans' New Year's attack
Be sure you know where to park for Mardi Gras this year. Pensacola will now tow unauthorized cars parked inside the parade route.
New Orleans parade-goers urged to follow Mardi Gras etiquette for safety of students
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St. Louis parade den crafts iconic Mardi Gras floats with New Orleans inspiration
Krewes all over St. Louis are busy crafting floats, but Ryan Marshall makes some of Mardi Gras' biggest at the VP St. Louis Parade Den which is modeled after Kerns
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,
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,
Mylar, confetti cannons banned from New Orleans parade routes
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New Orleans Police Mardi Gras Security Expands on Super Bowl
After a brief post- Super Bowl breather, an intense security presence will return to the streets and skies of New Orleans, as ...
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Will it be warm and rainy for Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans? See the long-range forecast
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Let the good times roll at these 6 North Texas Mardi Gras celebrations
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Here are all the parades rolling this weekend across New Orleans
The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting ...
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Everything to know about 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras parking, street closures, public transit
Where can I park for free? What if I get towed? What streets will be closed? Whether you need a refresher or you're a ...
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Legion of Mars to Roll in Uptown New Orleans with a Squadron of Special Guests
New Orleans’ only Mardi Gras parade dedicated to celebrating all those who serve our country, the Legion of Mars, will ...
Krewe of Oshun 2025 parade route
Founded in 1996, the Krewe of Oshun is named for the Yoruba Goddess of love and intimacy. It is led by a peacock float, and ...