Parade plan, routes, what to know about the celebration

Mardi Gras is almost over.

Mardi Gras began as a religious holiday, which was observed before Christian Lent, and has since expanded from a single observation day to weeks (or months) of the party.

The festivals and celebrations in the weeks before Lent are celebrated worldwide, from France to Brazil and beyond. And in the United States, although it is celebrated in other cities such as Mobile, Alabama, St. Louis, Missouri, Galveston, Texas and cities all over Louisiana, it is celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans takes Mardi Gras Ernst, with traditions, including King Cake and parades from January and weeks until the actual vacation itself.

Everything is known here.

When is Mardi Gras 2025?

This year there is Mardi Gras, which translated from French to “Fat Tuesday”, on March 4.

The ashes on Wednesday is on March 5, the day on which the beginning of the 40-day fasting time culminates with Easter.

Why does New Orleans celebrate Mardi Gras?

Although it is now a Christian holiday, Mardi Gras is a public holiday that, according to History Channel, goes back to the pagan spring and fertility rites. Mardi Gras, often referred to as a carnival or Carnaval, is celebrated in countries around the world with large Roman Catholic population groups.

Louisiana was first colonized by the French before it became part of the United States, and has retained a strong French and Cajun culture and traditions, including Mardi Gras.

When are the 2025 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans?

On Tuesday, March 4, there will be many parades in New Orleans. After the end of the official carnival season, there will even be parades for dog lovers.

Here is when and where you can catch these parades, according to Mardi Gras New Orleans. For certain parade routes, click the link in the corresponding parade.

Tuesday, March 4th

Sunday, March 9th

Saturday, March 15th

Gabe Haarari is a national reporter of Trends News at USA Today. You can follow him on x @Gaugehauari Or send him an e -mail to gdhauari@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared in USA Today: Mardi Gras 2025: New Orleans Parade Template, Routes