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A look at Louisiana's Mardi Gras festivities through the years

Louisiana's 2025 Carnival Season is nearing its conclusion, with Mardi Gras on March 4 marking its climax and the end of feasting before Lent begins.
Each year, over a million visitors come to New Orleans for its Carnival celebrations, joining local residents in festivities.
The celebrations feature parades and the throwing of trinkets known as 'throws,' which include both common and coveted items.
Similar Mardi Gras celebrations occur across Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast.

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Zulu Mardi Gras celebration celebrates with the theme 'Zulu From Africa to the Big Easy'

The annual Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club coronation ball was held on Friday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

3 days ago·New Orleans, United States

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SFist

From Protests to Parades: SF’s Brass Bands Keep the Spirit Alive

Fat Tuesday is next week with a free all-ages Mardi Gras festival in the Fillmore and performances by Mission Delirium and New Orleans' Rebirth Brass Band in the Mission. SFist takes a closer look at a few local brass bands that have influenced the scene through the years.Fillmore Street will be the main place to be on Fat Tuesday with the district’s 18th annual Mardi Gras celebration, featuring a New Orleans-style processional led by the David …

3 days ago

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KATC

Krewe Allons Launches Mardi Gras 2025, supporting UL athletes

Lafayettes streets were alive with the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras 2025 as Krewe Allons officially kicked off Lafayette's Mardi Gras weekend. On Feb. 28, 2025, families, friends, and revelers lined the route for an exciting celebration filled with vibrant floats, lively marching bands, and high-energy dance teams.Presented in partnership with the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, the parade featured dazzling floats that lit…

3 days ago

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louisianafirstnews.com

New Orleans Mardi Gras parade schedule for this weekend

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — More New Orleans Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll this weekend as Fat Tuesday nears. Some iconic parades include the Krewe of Endymion, Krewe of Bacchus and Krewe of Toth. Try to catch beads from LSU stars Shaquille O'Neal and Olivia Dunne. Both are set to reign over two Big Easy parades. Schedule for Mardi Gras parades in, near Baton Rouge in 2025 Here's what to know about parade start times and routes. The ro…

4 days ago

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WGNO

New Orleans Mardi Gras parade schedule, routes for this weekend

4 days ago·New Orleans, United States

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The Epoch Times

A Look at Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Festivities Through the Years

After a weekslong pre-Lenten bash—complete with elaborate parades that meander through New Orleans, shimmery beads tossed from floats, streets lined with costumed revelers, lavish balls, and seafood boils—Louisiana’s 2025 Carnival Season is approaching its grand conclusion. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, which takes place March 4, marks the party’s climax and the end of Carnival Season on the Gulf Coast. The conclusion falls the day before Ash Wedn…

4 days ago·New York, United States

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