There seemed to be fewer gratuitous private parts and more political comedy in the 2025 Krewe du Vieux Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans

On Friday, February 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., the Krewe of Phoenix Mardi Gras Parade will take place in Downtown Natchez and is free and open to the public. According to officials, the float entry fee is $50.

Lightwire Theater's "Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey" will be presented at the Manship Theatre at 2 p.m. Sunday.‍ Marvin the mouse takes a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket in this family story about celebrating differences. $31. manshiptheatre.org.

The spirit of Mardi Gras filled the streets of Scotlandville as the Krewe of Oshun Parade rolled through North Baton Rouge, marking the official start of the Carnival season. Now in its fifth year, the parade brought music,

The 2025 Mardi Gras season is right around the corner, and South Mississippi is packed with fun parades and events for locals and tourists alike! Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered.Saturday,

Step into the rhythm with The TMM Project, bringing Mardi Gras spirit to life with a new interactive experience, Krewe of H.Y.P.E.—which stands for How You Parade Everywhere. This high-energy, Mardi Gras-themed performance showcases the celebration’s rich traditions and culture through music,

Public Works crews will begin placing barricades Thursday at the start of the parade route (downtown area), starting at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route to the intersection of Johnston and Vermilion Streets.

The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras heritage.

The Mobile Police Department said this year's new safety protocols went well, as no major incidents were reported at Mobile Mardi Gras parades over the weekend.

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