!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.

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!

The holiday of Mardi Gras is celebrated in southern Louisiana, including the city of New Orleans. Celebrations are concentrated for about two weeks before and through Shrove Tuesday , the day before Ash Wednesday (the start of lent in the Western Christian tradition).

Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans, culminating on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Known for its spectacular parades, vibrant costumes, and deep-rooted traditions, this celebration is a bucket-list experience.

Experience the magic of Mardi Gras in New Orleans! Get the 2025 parade schedule, routes, history, traditions, king cake info, and essential travel tips. Plan your unforgettable Carnival season today!

Celebrate Mardi Gras traditions throughout New Orleans: Twelfth Night, Chewbacchus, Zulu, Rex and more. Click here to find the best Mardi Gras events in New Orleans.

Explore Mardi Gras’ rich history, fun-filled parades, music performances and trip-planning tips to make the most of Fat Tuesday in New Orleans.

Louisiana is full of quirky Mardi Gras traditions, but New Orleans is the home base. Be here to see what new surprises are in store this year. Visit Louisiana’s "Little Carnival Capital," which holds a reputation as one of the most family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations!

By the 1730s, Mardi Gras was celebrated openly in New Orleans, but not with the parades we know today. In the early 1740s, Louisiana's governor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil, established elegant society balls, which became the model for the New Orleans Mardi Gras balls of today.

5 days ago · Mardi Gras is more than just a festival—it’s a celebration of Louisiana’s culture, history, and traditions. Whether you’re catching beads in New Orleans or experiencing a Cajun-style Mardi Gras, the spirit of revelry and joy is alive in every corner of the state. But Mardi Gras isn’t the only Louisiana adventure worth experiencing!