Mardi Gras, Metairie

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Heading to a Metairie Mardi Gras parade? Here is this year’s route
It’s Mardi Gras time in Metairie! As residents wait in line for their favorite king cake and start stocking up on their favorite parade route snacks, they are also making plans to attend parades. Family Gras Day three will be in the Pontchartrain Center While some may enjoy heading into New Orleans to catch popular parades like Endymion and Bacchus,
Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.
Mardi Gras Parade Schedules 2025
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2025 St. Tammany Parish Mardi Gras parade schedule, routes
Krewe of Selene and Krewe of Dionysus will follow the traditional Slidell parade route, according to the Krewe of Selene website. The parades will start on Pontchartrain Drive at Spartan Drive, head north onto Guase Boulevard and end near the Midtown Square Shopping Center, according to the Krewe of Dionysus website.
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New Orleans parade-goers urged to follow Mardi Gras etiquette for safety of students
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New Orleans forecast for Mardi Gras Day could be stormy
As we look toward Mardi Gras day, temperatures look to be mild with highs in the 70s during the afternoon and turning partly cloudy. Early signs are showing that we could be looking at a chance of showers and thunderstorms late afternoon and evening though. It's also possible that some of the storms could turn strong or severe.
Sunday's Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be rescheduled
The three daytime parades will now take place mostly at night. Leaders of the Krewe of King Arthur alerted members on Saturday morning of the change, budding the 2025 parade "King Arthur After Dark." In the French Quarter,
Some Mardi Gras krewes rescheduling parades due to rain
Some Mardi Gras krewes are rescheduling their parades set to roll this Sunday due to forecasted rain. On Friday, Feb. 21, the Slidell Police Department reported that the Krewe of Dionysus will now roll on Friday,
Sunday parades rescheduled due to severe weather, here are the new dates
Forecasts show a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms beginning at noon Sunday, prompting officials to adjust parade ...
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Blakeview: These New Orleans area venues have hosted Mardi Gras balls throughout the years
The French Opera House was a popular venue for Mardi Gras balls in the late 1800s. See where balls are hosted today.
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New Orleans kicks off first full weekend of Carnival parades
The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting ...
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The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
This means that the weekend when the major New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be taking place is on the last ...
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Everything to know about 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras parking, street closures, public transit
Where can I park for free? What if I get towed? What streets will be closed? Whether you need a refresher or you're a ...
City of New Orleans preparing for Super Bowl-like approach to Mardi Gras
The City of New Orleans is preparing for its first Carnival season following the New Year's terror attack and on the heels of ...
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Krewe of Freret 2025 parade route
The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Freret will roll through Uptown on Saturday, Feb. 22, follows ...