Parades in New Orleans ahead of Mardi Gras

Rex, King of Carnival arrives to New Orleans ahead of Mardi Gras
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New Orleans parades rolling on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras
Krewe of Folsom has postponed their parade due to the weather. Carnival time in southeast Louisiana means it's time to break out the Parade Tracker! We’re tracking more than 70 parades this Carnival season, including several parades outside of Mardi Gras, like the St. Patrick’s Day parades.
Mardi Gras is Tuesday. Reno isn’t New Orleans, but here’s how to celebrate in Northern Nevada
French for Fat Tuesday, is a festival of indulgence before Lent, when many Christians begin abstaining from certain pleasures.
As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast. Big parades are rolling down the main routes as some get fancied up for formal balls and others costume to poke fun and make merry.
What to know about Mardi Gras and the celebration in New Orleans
Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give up habits for 40 days.
Want to hear live music in New Orleans during the 2025 Mardi Gras? Here are highlights.
Pianist Tom Worrell is featured for the weekly 6 p.m. “Booker Sessions” at the Maple Leaf Bar. Starting at 8 p.m., drummer Johnny Vidacovich is onstage with a trio ($15 advance, $20 day of show).
What Californians should know about Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday celebration in New Orleans
Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's a closer look.
US: New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras With Parade And Fun
New Orleans celebrated Mardi Gras with vibrant parades, lively music, and festive gatherings. The Carnival, also known as Fat Tuesday, concluded on Tuesday, March 4. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@ronkwaske via Spectee”.
New Orleans under High Wind Watch ahead of Mardi Gras celebrations Tuesday
New Orleans has been included in a High Wind Watch on Tuesday, with forecasters warning that wind could make Mardi Gras floats unstable on Fat Tuesday.
Fate of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades still uncertain as NWS issues High Wind Warning
Rex will not pass Gallier Hall, where traditionally Rex toasts the mayor of New Orleans. Rex will instead turn down Jackson ...
University of Arkansas student to reign as Queen of New Orleans' Carnival
University of Arkansas student to reign as Queen of New Orleans' Carnival ...
NBC 10 News Today: New Orleans residents have full carnival experience before Fat Tuesday
New Orleans residents had a full carnival experience on Bourbon Street this past weekend before Fat Tuesday. Watch the video ...
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A Crowning Moment for the New Orleans King Cake
For bakeries in New Orleans, the first few months of the year are among the busiest. As the rest of the country stares down ...
King and Queen Zulu relish their reign as carnival royalty
King Zulu Rodney Paul Mason and his wife and Queen Kristen Bonds Mason hope their reign inspires young boys and girls to aim high.
Rex, King of Carnival, arrives in New Orleans
It is tradition for the King and Queen of Carnival to arrive in New Orleans by boat at the riverfront on Lundi Gras day.
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Picayune Native Edward Howell Crosby Named 2025 King of New Orleans Carnival
Picayune native Edward Howell Crosby has been named the 2025 King of New Orleans Carnival, leading the Rex Parade and ...