Mardi Gras Parades

In 1992, the idea of the Barkus Krewe was thought up by a patron at the Good Friends Bar who brought his dog to the bar with him. In January of 1993, the official Barkus Krewe was created with Jo...

In 1872, some businessmen got together to think about a way to attract more people to New Orleans. A Grand Duke was visiting from Russia and a big parade and carnival were thrown in honor of the...

Not one to show some skin to get a strand of Mardi Gras beads or other Mardi Gras throw? Here are some family friendly tips that are sure to increase your catch at the next Mardi Gras Parade.

The Krewe Du Vieux started in 1987 as a sub-section of the defunct Krewe of Clones. Each year since its beginning, more people have shown up to see the parade by the Krewe Du Vieux, and more...

The Lil Rascals Parade at Mardi Gras is a conscious effort by the people of New Orleans to teach the Mardi Gras traditions to young people. In 1983, changes were made in the parade and the Lil...

The Elks Jefferson parade occurs during Mardi Gras and is your opportunity to see all kinds of different trucks. This parade is put together by the Krewe of Elks Jefferson and run by the Lodge 30...

The Zulu parade at Mardis Gras is one of the most well known and longest standing parades during the Mardis Gras celebration. The first official Zulu parade occurred in 1909. The name for the...

The Grela parade continues its tradition of throwing a party on the streets of Gretna, as it has done for over 60 years. Despite the effects of Hurricane Katrina, the participants of the Grela...

The Krewe of Argus began in 1972 and was named after the Greek god Argus. Argus is the all-seeing god with one hundred eyes who caught Jupiter cheating on his wife. Argus' eyes were removed by the...

New Orleans is on the path to recovery after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Many of your favorite restaurants and hotels are open for business. The parades associated with Mardi Gras...

The Krewe of Crescent City has put together parades for Mardi Gras since 1947. This truck parade carries over 3,000 men and women along the parade route and includes over 70 truck floats. Unlike...

Mardi Gras dates back to the late 1600s when the French explorers began celebrating a French Holiday. Throughout the years, the residents of New Orleans continued the tradition by adding parades...

The Mardi Gras celebrations in Panama City, Florida, are fun for the whole family. To really be a part of it all, you can join a Mardi Gras krewe and become an active participant in the numerous...

The St. Andrews Mardi Gras parade and events are held in Panama City, Florida. They may be on a smaller scale than New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, but are more family-oriented and can be just as...

Kids don’t have to live in New Orleans to take part in a Mardi Gras parade. With a little help from school staff and the PTA, any elementary school can host a parade for the neighbors,...

When people think of New Orleans, usually one of the first things that comes to mind is Mardi Gras and the incredible floats that bring the festival's parades to life. Floats are one of the...

Mardi Gras doubloons are one of the treasures thrown from floats during the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans. The tradition of doubloons started in 1960, although glass beads and other novelties...

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