The start of the New Year takes on a special meaning here in New Orleans, as it begins the countdown to one of the greatest city-wide celebrations in the world— Mardi Gras. Carnival season is about to be in full swing and we are here to help you plan out the party.
Monday January 6
Krewe of Joan of Arc
French Quarter
7 p.m.
A Celebration of the City’s French culture and heritage on St. Joan of Arc’s birthday. Parade goers dress out in gold to commemorate the statue of Joan in the French Quarter.
Société Des Champs Elysée
French Quarter
7:30 p.m.
A celebration of Twelfth Night and the beginning of carnival season with the Not So Secret Society of the Elysian Fields.
Phunny Phorty Phellows
Uptown New Orleans
7 p.m.
Join the Phunny Phorty Phellows as they celebrate “Carnival Countdown.” Dating back to 1878, the Krewe members dress in satirical costumes and flaunt the motto, “A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the best of men.”
Funky Uptown Krewe
Uptown New Orleans
7:05 p.m.
Following the Phunny Phorty Phellows on Twelfth Night, this Krewe made its debut just last year, throwing custom-made CDs featuring various local New Orleans’ bands.
Fools of Misrule
Covington
6 p.m.
Founded in 2011, this Northshore marching parade features a flambeaux, a brass band and costumed revelers to ring in the carnival season.
Saturday February 1
Krewe of Chewbacchus
Marigny
7 p.m.
A Sci-Fi themed Mardi Gras parade that self-describes as a satirical space cult. With over 150 distinct sub-krewes, this parade pays homage to a myriad of different science fiction characters.
Friday February 7
Krewe Bohème
French Quarter
7 p.m.
Led by a green absinthe fairy, this Krewe’s goal is to present a visual and auditory feast of mystery, artistry and fun.
Saturday February 8
Krewe du Vieux
French Quarter
6:30 p.m.
Known for its wild satire, adult themes, and political comedy, the Krewe showcases some of the best brass and jazz bands in New Orleans
Krewedelusion
French Quarter
7 p.m.
One of the city’s newest satirical parades, the Krewe’s slogan says, “The People Shall Rule — Until a Suitable Replacement Can Be Found.”
Krewe of Bilge
Slidell
12 p.m.
A boat parade founded by Slidell locals in 1978, this Krewe has become a must see of the Carnival season.
Krewe of Poseidon
Slidell
6 p.m.
With over 600 riders and 30 floats, this co-ed Krewe has grown to be one of the largest on the Northshore. They promise you can expect to catch something out of the ordinary with lots of “light-ups.”
Sunday February 9
Krewe of Little Rascals
Metairie
12 p.m.
Founded in 1983, the Krewe of Little Rascals is America’s longest-running krewe for kids.
Krewe of Slidellians
Slidell
1 p.m.
Founded by the Slidell Women’s Civic Club in 1947, this parade is paid for by community sponsors to support and serve the Slidell community.
Krewe of Perseus
Slidell
1:15 p.m.
Founded in 1970, this Krewe is Slidell’s oldest Carnival organization. The parade features thirteen floats with nine double deckers.
‘tit Rəx
Marigny
4:30 p.m.
New Orleans’ first and only MicroKrewe, this group of artists, business people, teachers and workers founded ‘tit Rex in 2009. Instead of featuring massive floats, this Krewe’s floats are made out of shoeboxes that look like full size floats.
Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club
Pearl River
1 p.m.
Founded in 1953, this day parade is family oriented, featuring the Pearl River High school band, dance groups, cheerleaders, local clubs and more.
Krewe of Nefertiti
New Orleans East
11 a.m.
Founded in 2018 as an all-female social aid and pleasure club, this Krewe will parade for the first time in 2020.
Friday February 14
Krewe of Cork
French Quarter
3 p.m.
Founded in 2000, this Krewe celebrates food, wine and fun in a walking parade through the French Quarter.
Krewe of Excalibur
Metairie
7:30 p.m.
Founded in 2000, this Krewe is formed by around 250 men and women decked out in medieval garb as a celebration of the legendary sword of King Arthur.
Krewe of Oshun
Uptown New Orleans
6 p.m.
Founded in 1996, the Krewe of Oshun is na.m.ed for the Yoruba goddess of love and intimacy.
Krewe of Cleopatra
Uptown New Orleans
6:30 p.m.
Founded in 1972, the first all-female Krewe of the West Bank also beca.m.e the first all-female organization on the Uptown route. Their motto is, “Her beauty is timeless, her age is now… forever!”
Krewe of Alla
Uptown New Orleans
7 p.m.
One of the oldest Krewes of Carnival, they are known for bright floats, generous throws, and multiple bands and marching groups. This krewe has a mission of year-round philanthropy honoring the armed forces.
Krewe of Eve
Mandeville
7 p.m.
This Northshore-founded all-female krewe has been rolling since 1987.
Saturday February 15
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters
Metairie
5 p.m.
This krewe brings Alice and Wonderland to life!
Krewe of Centurions
Metairie
6 p.m.
Named after the ancient Roman warriors and founded in Harahan, this krewe has a focus on family friendly costumes and activities.
Krewe of Pontchartrain
Uptown New Orleans
12 p.m.
Famous for “Mr. Mudbug,” the world’s largest crawfish float and an enormous fish called “The Super Grouper,” this krewe has a whole slew of events, including a Coronation ball, a luncheon at Galatoire’s, a Bourbon St second line parade and a balcony party.
Krewe of Choctaw
Uptown New Orleans
1 p.m.
They started their first parade in 1939 with ten old converted mail wagons and have been going strong for 80 years since.
Krewe of Freret
Uptown New Orleans
2 p.m.
Krewe of Freret throws handmade masks and hosts a black tie ball and a coronation ceremony.
Knights of Sparta
Uptown New Orleans
5:30 p.m.
This all-male krewe is famous for unique throws, including Spartan helmets!
Krewe of Pygmalion
Uptown New Orleans
6:15 p.m.
Founded at the turn of the century, this Krewe was named after the Cypress king who sculpted a statue of the sea nymph Galatea so beautiful that she captured his heart.
The Mystic Knights of Adonis
Westbank
11:45 a.m.
This is a family parade featuring 16 floats and marching bands.
Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne
Slidell
10 a.m.
This krewe raises money for local animal organizations and features all sorts of pups in costume.
Krewe of Titans
Slidell
6:30 p.m.
Founded only a decade ago but made up of a supergroup of Mardi Gras veterans, this krewe throws cups with their logo, t-shirts, footballs, tambourines and necklaces.
Krewe of Tchefuncte
Madisonville
1 p.m.
This boat parade celebrates maritime life on the historic Tchefuncte River.
Krewe of Olympia
Covington
6 p.m.
Known for their Battle of the Bands and Blue Jean Ball, this krewe was founded in 1965.
Knights of Nemesis
Chalmette
11 a.m.
This krewe is named after the Goddess of Retribution and represents the St. Bernard Parish.
Sunday February 16
Krewe of Barkus
French Quarter
2 p.m.
For 28 years, Krewe of Barkus has been bringing joy to humans and canines alike.
Krewe of Kings
Metairie
5:30 p.m.
The Krewe of Kings focuses on elaborate artwork and float details.
The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale
Uptown New Orleans
11 a.m.
The first all-female African American Krewe throws designer makeup compacts and features an R&B and hip hop dance krewe called Cherchez La Femme.
Krewe of Carrollton
Uptown New Orleans
12 p.m.
Founded in 1924, the fourth oldest Mardi Gras krewe is known for its technical innovation and for tossing shrimp boots, doubloons, beads and cups.
Krewe of King Arthur
Uptown New Orleans
1 p.m.
Start your Mardi Gras with a bang by seeing the largest parade on the first weekend, showcasing over 1,600 members and more than 50 floats.
Krewe of Dionysus
Slidell
2 p.m.
Dionysus, an alternative name to Bacchus, is celebrated in this family-friendly parade and Coronation Ball.
Krewe of Push Mow
Abita Springs
1 p.m.
As the name indicates, this parade showcases its members pushing decorated lawn mowers.
Wednesday February 19
Krewe of Druids
Uptown New Orleans
6:15 p.m.
This krewe is shrouded in mystery, limiting their membership to 200 people and never revealing their identities.
Krewe of Nyx
Uptown New Orleans
7 p.m.
Using the motto, “Friends come and go, but a sister is forever,” this group was named after the Greek Goddess of the night.
Thursday February 20
Knights of Babylon
Uptown New Orleans
5 p.m.
The Knights of Babylon are old school and heavily feature classic designs, some of which were introduced 70 years ago.
Knights of Chaos
Uptown New Orleans
5:45 p.m.
Following in the footsteps on Momus, the Knights of Chaos take a satirical approach to the festivities.
Krewe of Muses
Uptown New Orleans
6 p.m.
The beloved Muses add a community element by hosting a design contest for a logo that is printed on cups and thrown from the floats. The winner rides alongside its members.
Friday February 21
Krewe of Bosom Buddies
French Quarter
11:30 a.m.
This low-key walking krewe dresses in themed tutus and hats. Their classic throw is decorated bras.
Krewe of Hermes
Uptown New Orleans
5:30 p.m.
Heralded in by their captain, riding a white horse, Hermes has always been at the forefront of the Mardi Gras parades, helping to lead the charge post-Katrina and during the Great Depression, way back in 1937.
Krewe d’Etat
Uptown New Orleans
6:30 p.m.
Krewe d’Etat’s captain and officers ride on horseback and their signature throw is a large, blinking skull bead.
Krewe of Morpheus
Uptown New Orleans
7:00 p.m.
Established at the turn of this century, this parade hosts an old-school vibe.
Krewe of Selene
Slidell
6:30 p.m.
Named after the Greek Goddess of the moon, their past throws have included decorated purses, star wands and specialty beads.
Saturday February 22
Krewe of Iris
Uptown New Orleans
11 a.m.
The oldest all-female parade, founded in 1917, wears white gloves and masks. They are, ironically, named after the Goddess of the rainbow.
Krewe of Tucks
Uptown New Orleans
12 p.m.
Founded by Loyola University students, this krewe is named after a long lost bar and holds strong to its satirical frat house reputation.
Krewe of NOMTOC
Westbank
10:45 a.m.
The New Orleans Most Talked of Club has been parading since 1970.
Krewe of Endymion
Mid-City
4:15 p.m.
This is the Carnival’s largest parade, with 3,100 riders and 37 floats.
Krewe of Bush
Bush
9 a.m.
This parade is free to ride in and family friendly.
Krewe of Isis
Kenner
6 p.m.
Returning to Kenner this year, this Egyptian-themed krewe throws decorated flip flops.
Sunday February 23
Krewe of Athena
Metairie
5:30 p.m.
This all-women krewe created by Mardi Gras veterans in 2014 hosts a grand ball.
Krewe of Pandora
Metairie
6:30 p.m.
Named after the first female mortal created by the gods, their throw is a hand-glittered box and their colors are baby blue and black.
Krewe of Okeanos
Uptown New Orleans
10 a.m.
Originally formed as a St. Claude neighborhood parade, this crew now has 250 riders and an elaborately costumed king.
Krewe of Mid-City
Uptown New Orleans
11 a.m.
Founded in 1933, the fifth oldest Mardi Gras parade is all ages and selects a boy and a girl from the local Ronald McDonald House to serve as their honorary King and Queen every year.
Krewe of Thoth
Uptown New Orleans
11:15 a.m.
This krewe follows a unique route, serving people who would have difficulty getting to the heart of the parades. Its route passes many institutions that care for people with disabilities and illnesses.
Krewe of Bacchus
Uptown New Orleans
5:15 p.m.
Known for pushing boundaries, expect spectacular things from this krewe and its 1,600 members.
Monday February 24 Lundi Gras
Krewe of Proteus
Uptown New Orleans
5:15 p.m.
The second oldest krewe in history, founded in 1882, Proteus is named after the prophet of the sea and so the king’s float is a giant seashell.
Krewe of Orpheus
Uptown New Orleans
6 p.m.
Harry Connick, Jr. and Sr. are both founding members of this music-themed krewe.
Tuesday February 25 Mardi Gras
Krewe of Argus
Metairie
10 a.m.
This family-oriented parade is famous for its spectacular throws and peacock imagery.
Krewe of Elks Jefferson
Metairie
11 a.m.
The Krewe of Elks Jefferson is the largest truck krewe in the Jefferson Parish and under the Protective Order of the Elks.
Krewe of Jefferson
Metairie
11:30 a.m.
This krewe has grew from twelve truck floats in 1975 to 3,500 riders on 75 trucks. They are known for their unique throws.
Krewe of Zulu
Uptown New Orleans
8 a.m.
Celebrating their 111th year as the Zulus, this krewe has a history of integrating wards and crossing borders. Historically, the most famous Zulu King was the beloved Louis Armstrong.
Krewe of Rex
Uptown New Orleans
10 a.m.
King of the Carnival, Krewe of Rex holds actual keys to the city. Founded in 1872, immediately post Civil War, they played an important role of party host, charming and encouraging visitors to visit our city in a time of fear and sadness. They are responsible for our famous integration of purple, green and gold and the introduction of collectible doubloon coins.
Krewe of Elks Orleans
Uptown New Orleans
10:30 a.m.
New Orleans’ oldest truck float krewe, founded 85 years ago, will be featuring 4,600 riders this year.
Krewe of Crescent City
Uptown New Orleans
11 a.m.
New Orleans’ second oldest truck parade, rolling since 1947, is 2,500 riders strong.
Covington Lions Club
Covington
10 a.m.
Founded 61 years ago, the highlights of this parade are the motorcycle brigade, The Ride of the Brotherhood and horses on loan from Angel’s Grove Ranch and Horse Rescue.
Krewe of Covington
Covington
10:30 a.m.
F.k.a. Krewe of KaaCee, this Mystic Krewe was founded over half a century ago by the Knights of Columbus. There will be an accompanying mask making/ craft table and BBQ.
Krewe of Folsom
Folsom
1:30 p.m.
This krewe has the charming novelty of vintage tractors, cars and horse drawn wagons tagging along its route with the usual suspects.
Krewe of Chahta
Lacombe
1 p.m.
Founded in 1989, by a group of friends in a bar and named after their high school, this krewe features floats, cars, marchers and horses in their lineup.
Happy Mardi Gras!
