Find the complete 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule, including dates, times and locations across New Orleans, Metairie, Slidell, Uptown and surrounding parishes.

Big Carnival parades roll through New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Feb. 6-8. Learn more about the themes, throws and royalty.

A King Cake decorated with Mardi Gras beads and coins pictured at Haute Sweets Patisserie in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer Marked by vibrant bursts of green, ...

Mardi Gras is quickly approaching, and those who celebrate should get ready for parades, King Cakes and tons of beads. The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The good times are rolling in Mobile with the seventh annual lighting of the city’s Mardi Gras tree. The ceremony happened in Mardi Gras Park on Saturday evening. “We love Mardi ...

Mardi Gras merchandise is already for sale at shops throughout downtown Mobile and online. But for the first time, the public has a chance to buy Mardi Gras merchandise featuring a train. The items, ...

Mardi Gras is just around the corner! Get ready for parades, King Cakes and tons of beads. The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until ...

The first day of Carnival and Epiphany is today, Jan. 6, 2026. Though Carnival is not widely observed in Northern Nevada beyond Fat Tuesday celebrations in February, its start also marks the beginning ...

While Mardi Gras has roots in various regions and cultures, it can be said that Louisiana knows how to celebrate the holiday like no other. In fact, Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. that ...

The Mardi Gras Carnival season has officially begun in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Five major parades are scheduled between January and February 2026. The Krewe of Harambee parade will take place Jan ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — To commence carnival season, the King of Carnival proclaimed Mardi Gras 2026 and announced this year’s theme, “Rebirth and Renewal,” at the annual King’s Day celebration.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In true New Orleans fashion, Mayor LaToya Cantrell second-lined through Mardi Gras World for the annual King’s Day event to ring in the 2026 carnival season. Celebrating her final ...