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New Orleans 2026 Mardi Gras Parade ScheduleNEW ORLEANS, La. (Jan. 21, 2026) — New Orleans is hosting more than 30 colorful Mardi Gras parades during the 2026 Carnival season leading up to Fat Tuesday on February 17, 2026. Contrary to what is often portrayed in media coverage of Mardi Gras, the parades are actually very family-friendly. Bourbon Street lives up to the more wild reputation, but the parades roll down wider streets in residential districts and nearby communities, and police officers work hard to ensure that the crowd stays festive but not crazy. 
Colorful floats with costumed riders throwing trinkets are hallmarks of Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans. Evening parades like Orpheus feature floats with stunning lighting effects. Each parade carries the name of a different "Krewe," which sponsors its own parade. The following schedule lists parades within New Orleans for the two primary weekends of Carnival plus Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras Day. Additional parades are held in the region, including the Krewe of Argus in the nearby community of Metairie. 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Friday, February 6, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Mardi Gras parades include numerous high school, college and community marching bands. Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
Most Mardi Gras parades roll through residential districts of New Orleans and are actually very family-friendly. Saturday, February 14, 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026 (Lundi Gras) Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (Mardi Gras)
Parade times are approximate, especially when one parade follows directly behind another. And since parades travel for several miles, depending on your viewing location the parade could arrive much later than the start time shown. Visit the website of each Krewe for more details including parade route maps and parade themes. Photos by Marching.com. Copyright 2026 Marching.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published or redistributed without permission. Recent Headlines: 2025 BOA Grand National Championships Photos | Subscribe to the new Marching.com channel on YouTube | Marching Band Music Arrangers | Marching.com on Facebook |
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