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.
Mardi Gras Packages - Mardi Gras New Orleans
Check out these Mardi Gras packages that offer an up-front view of passing parades, along with that delicious New Orleans food.
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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!
2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
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.
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!).
Krewe of Majestic Carnival Club | Mardi Gras New Orleans
MARDI GRAS SHOP; 2024 Contest Winner Announced See Results. Krewe of Majestic Carnival Club Parade Route . Sat Jan 25 at 11:00am in Covington. share share . Parade will take place in Covington, LA on January 25, 2025 at 11:00AM. The Krewe of Majestic Parade will start at Peter Atkins Park on North Tyler Street.
When is Mardi Gras 2025? - Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras Day is March 4, 2025. Fat Tuesday is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The official start of Carnival Season is Twelfth Night , January 6.
Legion of Mars | Mardi Gras New Orleans
MARDI GRAS SHOP; 2024 Contest Winner Announced See Results. Legion of Mars Parade Route Sat Feb 22 at 10:00am in Uptown New Orleans. share share The Legion of Mars parade will start at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans. The parade will proceed north until St. Charles Avenue, where the krewe will turn ...
Krewe of Muses | Mardi Gras New Orleans
The parade has become one of Mardi Gras' favorites, thanks to its humorous and biting parade themes. Each year, in addition to their year-long philanthropic works, the Muses host a design contest for students in the area.