AllEvents tracks thousands of live events across cities worldwide. Based on recurring Carnival programming and cultural traditions with long-standing participation, these are the best things to do during Mardi Gras 2026 in New Orleans — including festivals, nightlife,...
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Mardi Gras Parades 2026 in New Orleans: Schedule of the Most Important Krewes
AllEvents tracks officially sanctioned Carnival parades across New Orleans each season. These are the most important Mardi Gras parades scheduled in New Orleans for 2026, spanning February 12-17, 2026, and covering krewes with long-standing histories and official...
8 Best Mardi Gras 2025 Parades Around the World
Mardi Gras celebrations unquestionably steal the show every year! The streets transform into a canvas of lively hues and extravagant attire; the music pulsates with electric energy reverberating through the air, yet the infectious high spirits truly take the...
9 Things To Do On Mardi Gras 2021
Mardi Gras, a French term which is referred to as “Fat Tuesday'' is based on a religious event and falls on Tuesday before Lent begins according to the Christian calendar, also known as Shrove Tuesday. The next day, Wednesday is known as the “Ash Wednesday”, which is...
2020 Guide To Mardi Gras In New Orleans
Mardi Gras or the Shrove Day is an event of Carnival Celebration that begins on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany, ending on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, which reflects the tradition of eating fatty food before the...




