Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Barkus parade

As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the main routes as some revelers get fancied up for formal balls while others dress in costume to poke fun and make merry.
Some New Orleans Mardi Gras parades postponed due to rain. See updated schedule
Paradegoers catch throws during Mardi Gras celebrations on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. A number of parades scheduled to take place in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 23 were postponed due to the rain. Most were rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25. The Barkus parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
St. Louis parade den crafts iconic Mardi Gras floats with New Orleans inspiration
Krewes all over St. Louis are busy crafting floats, but Ryan Marshall makes some of Mardi Gras' biggest at the VP St. Louis Parade Den.
A guide to humble dive bars that can save the day near Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans
When Mardi Gras parades roll in New Orleans, humble dive bars in proximity to the route can become clutch outposts and the box seats to the big show. Here's a guide to find a boozy oasis within a bead's throw of the Uptown parade route.
2025 St. Charles Parish Mardi Gras parade schedule, road closures
Two krewes are preparing to roll in St. Charles Parish to celebrate Mardi Gras during the carnival season, and WGNO is bringing you the details.
As Mardi Gras goes into full swing, New Orleans security boosted to historic levels
More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans ...
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Is Cajun Mardi Gras older than New Orleans' celebrations? What to know about the courir.
New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have ...
Tractor pulling Mardi Gras float tips over on New Orleans interstate
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A stalled Mardi Gras float has created a traffic headache Tuesday (Feb. 25) afternoon. The vehicle ...
The end of an era: New Orleans Mardi Gras poster series is coming to an end; Its creator reflects
The end of an era: New Orleans Mardi Gras poster series is coming to an end; Its creator reflects The end of a colorful era. The distinctive Mardi Gras posters we all grew up with will not be ...
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Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is considered a SEAR 1 event, which is a rating of special events based on risk-assessment, meaning that the event will receive federal interagency support. The city ...
Things to do in the DC area: Mardi Gras events, DC Black History Film Festival … and more!
Live music, hurricane cocktails and parades are on the way to the D.C. region as the public prepares to let the good times ...
WDSU sits down withNew Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for Mardi Gras
With the arrival of Mardi Gras 2025, the City of New Orleans, in partnership with local, state, and federal public safety ...
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30 Ways To Celebrate Mardi Gras In Chicago: Parties, Live Bands And New Orleans Cuisine
From crawfish boils and Cajun cook-offs to late-night bar parties and burlesque shows, here are a few ways to celebrate Fat ...