Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the biggest celebration of the year, filled with parades, music, and unforgettable festivities. If you’re planning to experience the magic of Mardi Gras, knowing the parade schedule is essential for making the most of your trip. Plus, with so many visitors in town, finding parking can be a challenge—so we’ll also share tips on where to park to make your experience stress-free.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
- French Quarter: Krewe du Vieux (6:30 PM), krewedelusion (follows)
- Slidell: Krewe of Bilge (12:00 PM), Krewe of Poseidon (6:00 PM)
Sunday, February 16, 2025
- Metairie: Krewe of Little Rascals (12:00 PM)
- Slidell: Krewe of Antheia (1:00 PM)
- Marigny: ‘tit Rəx (4:30 PM)
- Pearl River: Pearl River Lions Parade (1:00 PM)
- New Orleans East: Krewe of Nefertiti (1:00 PM)
Friday, February 21, 2025
- French Quarter: Krewe of Cork (3:00 PM)
- Metairie: Krewe of Excalibur (7:00 PM)
- Uptown New Orleans: Krewe of Oshun (5:30 PM), Krewe of Cleopatra (follows)
- Mandeville: Krewe of Eve (7:00 PM)
Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Metairie: Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters (5:00 PM)
- Uptown New Orleans: Krewe of Pontchartrain (11:30 AM), Legion of Mars, Krewe of Choctaw, Krewe of Freret, Knights of Sparta (5:30 PM), Krewe of Pygmalion (6:15 PM)
- Slidell: Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne (10:00 AM), Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie (7:00 PM)
- Madisonville: Krewe of Tchefuncte (12:00 PM)
- Covington: Krewe of Olympia (6:00 PM)
- Chalmette: Knights of Nemesis (1:00 PM)
Sunday, February 23, 2025
- French Quarter: Krewe of Barkus (2:00 PM)
- Metairie: Krewe of Atlas (4:00 PM)
- Uptown New Orleans: Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (11:00 AM), Krewe of Carrollton (12:30 PM), Krewe of King Arthur (1:00 PM)
- Slidell: Krewe of Dionysus (1:00 PM)
- Abita Springs: Krewe of Push Mow (2:00 PM)
Monday, February 24, 2025
- Westbank: Mystic Krewe of Music (6:00 PM)
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Uptown New Orleans: Krewe of Druids (6:15 PM), Krewe of Alla (follows)
- Westbank: Krewe of Nandi (6:00 PM)
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Metairie: Krewe of Symphony (6:30 PM)
- Uptown New Orleans: Knights of Babylon (5:30 PM), Knights of Chaos (follows), Krewe of Muses (6:30 PM)
Friday, February 28, 2025
- French Quarter: Krewe of Bosom Buddies (11:30 AM)
- Uptown New Orleans: Krewe of Hermes (5:30 PM), Krewe d’Etat (6:30 PM), Krewe of Morpheus (follows)
- Slidell: Krewe of Selene (6:30 PM)
Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Uptown New Orleans: Krewe of Iris (11:00 AM), Krewe of Tucks (12:00 PM)
- Westbank: Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 AM)
- Mid-City: Krewe of Endymion (4:00 PM)
- Bush: Krewe of Bush (9:00 AM)
- Kenner: Krewe of Isis (6:00 PM)
Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Metairie: Krewe of Athena (5:30 PM)
- Uptown New Orleans: Krewe of Okeanos (11:00 AM), Krewe of Mid-City, Krewe of Thoth (12:00 PM), Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 PM)
Monday, March 3, 2025 (Lundi Gras)
- Metairie: Krewe of Centurions (6:00 PM), Krewe of Kings (follows)
- Uptown New Orleans: Krewe of Proteus (5:15 PM), Krewe of Orpheus (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Mardi Gras Day!)
- Metairie: Krewe of Argus (11:00 AM), Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians (follows)
- Uptown New Orleans: Krewe of Zulu (8:00 AM), Krewe of Rex (10:30 AM), Krewe of Elks Orleans (follows), Krewe of Crescent City (follows)
- Covington: Covington Lions Club (10:00 AM), Carnival in Covington (follows)
- Folsom: Krewe of Folsom (2:00 PM)
Where to Park for Mardi Gras 2025
Mardi Gras parades bring heavy crowds, and parking fills up quickly. If you’re driving into the city, be sure to secure a spot early. Here are a few tips:
✅ Reserve parking in advance – Lots and garages near parade routes sell out fast.
✅ Avoid street parking – Many areas have restrictions or tow-away zones.
✅ Use a designated lot – New Orleans Parking offers secure, convenient locations close to the action.
Make your Mardi Gras experience stress-free by planning ahead. Book your parking spot online and enjoy the festivities worry-free!
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