Mardi Gras, Jefferson Parish

What's new for 2025 Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish: New routes, rules and more
Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish this year will head east — instead of west — along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, returning to their traditional route after several years.
Family Gras kicks off in Jefferson Parish
Family Gras has taken root in the region as a traditional celebration BEFORE the big kick-off to Mardi Gras proper in Jefferson Parish. WWL’s Tommy Tucker spoke with Jefferson Parish Councilman Hans L
Jefferson Parish bus services changes for 2025 Mardi Gras season
The countdown to Mardi Gras is on, and as Jefferson Parish prepares, parish officials have announced some changes to its bus services.
Magical Jefferson Parish parade capturing the hearts of families at Family Gras
With the signature Jesus float leading the way, the Mad Hatters parade will once again capture the hearts of families in Metairie.
19 parades will roll across metro New Orleans this weekend as Mardi Gras 2025 kicks off
Joseph Sherman, 12, shows his hands in the air as the Krewe of King Arthur parades along the Uptown route in New Orleans, Sunday, February 4, 2024. Prized throws include coveted King Arthur Grails, a wide variety of doubloons, assorted krewe trinkets and special beads. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune)
Here’s where to find a first aid station at Orleans, Jefferson parish Mardi Gras parades
As Mardi Gras approaches in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, officials with LCMC Health have announced the locations of its first aid stations for the 2025 carnival season.
Jefferson Mardi Gras Upriver set to begin Feb. 28
Upriver is back with a rock 'n' roll theme this year as organizers prepare for a weekend of live music, good food, shopping and family activities.
Jefferson Mardi Gras Upriver is Feb. 28, March 1-2
Upriver is back with a rock and roll theme this year as organizers prepare for a weekend of live music, good food, shopping and family activities.
Lafayette Parish Mardi Gras: Parades, safety tips, and more
Parades, safety tips, and more
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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 ...
200-foot king cake to mark Jefferson Parish’s Bicentennial and Carnival Kickoff
The King Cake Capital of the World party on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at 11 a.m., showcases the massive cake wrapped around ...
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Jefferson Parish business leaders expect super-February revenue
The month of February started with the Super Bowl – and ends with Mardi Gras. And that has local business leaders happy.
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LCMC Health partners with local leaders to provide health & safety support during Mardi Gras festivities
As parade-goers delight in the city-wide celebrations of the Carnival season, LCMC Health will be providing essential health ...