Most kids in New Orleans dream of being in a Mardi Gras parade, as drum majors or flag twirlers. Some schools give them the chance to live that dream early, on a smaller scale. On Friday ...

Mardi Gras parades are not exclusive to New Orleans, or adults. Dressed in colorful costumes, dozens of children, and plenty of adults, representing Krewe de Prank and other local Mardi Gras ...

Along with the traditional colors, it’s the only official item related to Mardi Gras. Colorful ladders with seats line St. Charles Avenue so that kids can get a clear view. Local hardware stores ...

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We love Mardi Gras, and Opelousas was great today," she ... we out here supporting and we do it for the kids and the city, that's all we can ask for," he said. The parade kicked off at the ...

This is my kids' first Mardi Gras experience, and they are loving it,” Bacon said. Cydney Willison, another parade attendee, mentioned how the timing of the parade made it a favorite for many.

This year, Mardi Gras is on March 4 ... is on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. It will offer a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run at 9:45 a.m. and a 5K Run at 10 a.m. The 5K price: $40 for participants over ...

New Orleans is preparing to make Mardi Gras 2025 an unforgettable celebration. The festivities commence on January 6 and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, during which the city will be alive with ...

Mardi Gras Galveston has taken over the island ... The festivities continue Sunday with the Shriners Children’s Texas & Sunshine Kids Parade, as well as the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade.

“In a couple of years when my kids are off to college, I wanted a cool place to be, where I can be part of the social culture of New Orleans. Like Mardi Gras.” Over the years, Ms. Edwards has ...

The festivities include a bead toss led by the newly crowned Mardi Gras royalty, a high-energy Bud Light HiFi Concert featuring the Spazmatics, kids’ activities with DJ Erica and Kidtoons, the return ...

Mardi Gras falls on March 4 this year ... and for children under 12, the 1-Mile Kids run. Online registration is closed for all races, but registration will be available on site at the corner ...