- Mardi Gras 2025: Krewe News
Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new to discover As the krewes announce their 2025 themes, throws and celebrity monarchs and riders, we'll post that information here
- 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule - Mardi Gras New Orleans
Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice Stay tuned to the site for further info Stay tuned to Facebook or Instagram for any last-minute weather updates to the schedule
- Mardi Gras History
The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of the Bourbons From here, the traditional revelry of "Boeuf Gras," or fatted calf, followed France to her colonies
- Future Mardi Gras Dates
Mardi Gras, like Christmas, is a whole season - not just one day That being said, Fat Tuesday is the biggest day of celebration, and the date it falls on moves around You'll find that Fat Tuesday can be any Tuesday between Feb 3 and March 9
- Mardi Gras New Orleans
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!
- Mardi Gras Attractions - Mardi Gras New Orleans
Discover Mardi Gras through five major themes - History, Masking, Parades, Balls and the Courir du Mardi Gras -at the Louisiana State Museum To find out more about the Carnival exhibit, "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana," visit the museum at 751 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
- History FAQs - Mardi Gras New Orleans
The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans on Feb 24, 1857 by the Krewe of Comus They began the tradition of presenting a parade with floats and following it with a ball for the krewe and their guests Mardi Gras Dates 5: What is the significance of the Mardi Gras colors, and where did they come from?
- Mardi Gras World
Experience what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life! Walk through massive studios where floats are being built from the ground up Dress up in elaborate Mardi Gras costumes, watch a historic video and eat a free slice of King Cake (difficult to find out of season!)
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