Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Carnival parades

Sunday's Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be rescheduled
Two krewes in Thibodaux also announced changes on Friday for their Sunday parades. Ambrosia completely canceled its parade for 2025 while Shaka rescheduled for Tuesday, March 4. Want to avoid the weather entirely and watch parades from home? Here's the schedule and links to the NOLA.com Parade Cam livestream.
New Orleans paradegoers urged to follow Mardi Gras etiquette for safety of students
The appeal for student safety comes ahead of the first full weekend of Carnival parades in New Orleans. NOLA Public School leaders urge the community to follow certain rules like not crossing in front of marching bands, not throwing anything at students dancing or performing in the parade, and not touching any students in a band or dance group.
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.
Blake Pontchartrain: Which New Orleans krewe first produced a Mardi Gras parade bulletin?
According to Carnival historian and Mardi Gras Guide founder Arthur Hardy, the city’s first organized parading organization, the Mistick Krewe of Comus, was also the first to have one of its parades featured in a printed bulletin.
New Orleans officials announce Mardi Gras safety preparations
Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced safety preparations ahead of Mardi Gras 2025. Because Mardi Gras 2025 is now federally listed as SEAR 1 status, special attention is being given to New Orleans by the government in the form of activation,
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 bands marching in parades during Mardi Gras season.
19 parades will roll across metro New Orleans this weekend as Mardi Gras 2025 kicks off
As a group, the first weekend parades really don’t get the publicity or critical acclaim they deserve. And while none rivals the size of Endymion or Bacchus or the grandeur and tradition of Rex, each krewe makes its own contribution to Carnival.
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 ...
Inclement weather forecast prompts postponement of Sunday’s Carnival parades
Carnival parades scheduled for Sunday (Feb. 23) have been rescheduled because of expected heavy rain and thunderstorms in the ...
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The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras Day, marks the last day of Carnival Season, and this day falls on March 4 this year. This ...
Officials announce new Carnival security measures, relocation of Bourbon Street Memorial
National Guard deployments, use of SWAT teams, and a new traffic mitigation system for parade routes outlined.
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Mardi Gras Parade Schedules 2025
NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season kicked off on January 6 with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line and an annual procession honoring Joan of Arc in the French Quarter. Here are the ...
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Will it be warm and rainy for Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans? See the long-range forecast
If you're planning to take a trip down to New Orleans in order to attend the main parades of Carnival Season, it may be ...
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These Beloved Food Rituals Bring Carnival Season to Life in the Bayous of Louisiana
We mark years with dishes and celebrations — some so small that they are personal to my own table, or those at my New Orleans restaurant ... or in large groups for Carnival brings equilibrium ...
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Cost of securing events in New Orleans rises after deadly New Year's Day attack
Carnival season is in full swing in New Orleans. The cost of securing parades has become more expensive for organizers since the deadly New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people.
The Breakdown: Carnival safety measures and tips for parade-goers
NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: a closer look at safety measures for carnival parades and what you should expect. By the ...