Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme.

The holiday of Mardi Gras is celebrated in southern Louisiana, including the city of New Orleans. Celebrations are concentrated for about two weeks before and through Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday (the start of lent in the Western Christian tradition).

Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including updated parade routes, traditions, the best places to get Mardi Gras beads, masks, king cakes and more!

Jan 4, 2025 · Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, will take place on March 4, 2025. Following the Christian liturgical calendar, Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, which falls before Ash...

The 2020 date for Mardi Gras and the parade schedules for the New Orleans krewes.

Jan 27, 2025 · New Orleans and southeast Louisiana Mardi Gras 2025 Carnival parade schedule. Get information on all the dates and times for your favorite parades.

With Rex, Zulu, doubloons, flambeaus, and king cake, Mardi Gras may sound confusing, but we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you understand all things Mardi Gras. Book your trip and head on down to New Orleans for the greatest and most historic celebration on earth.

Feb 14, 2024 · Arguably the Mardi Gras season's most spectacular parade, the enormous all-male, 3,200-rider Endymion procession follows a unique path through the center of New Orleans.

Jan 29, 2025 · 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.

When is Mardi Gras? How many parades are there during Mardi Gras? What are the Mardi Gras colors? Click here to find your essential New Orleans Mardi Gras guide.