Mardi Gras 2025 Kicks Off Early Amid Weather Concerns
Alright, folks, it’s that time of the year again—Mardi Gras! The biggest and most colorful celebration in New Orleans is in full swing, but this year, things are shaking up a bit. Due to some unpredictable weather, parade schedules have been adjusted, and the city is making sure everyone can enjoy the festivities safely.
Normally, Mardi Gras parades roll throughout the day, but this year, officials decided to start early. The famous Zulu parade kicked off bright and early at 6:30 a.m. , followed by Rex at 9:30 a.m. —both on shortened routes to avoid the incoming weather conditions. Zulu’s traditional toast at Gallier Hall still happened, but instead of their usual full route, they disbanded at Poydras and Loyola. Rex, which usually follows Zulu, started at Napoleon and South Claiborne Avenue but skipped its toast at Gallier Hall and wrapped up at St. Charles Avenue and Calliope Street.
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Unfortunately, some parades didn’t make the cut. The truck floats that typically follow Zulu and Rex were canceled and rescheduled for Sunday, March 9 —time still to be determined. Over in Jefferson Parish, the Krewe of Argus and other truck parades were completely canceled . Meanwhile, the Krewe of Bogue Falaya in Covington still managed to roll at 9:15 a.m. , and the Krewe of Houmas in Houma started at 11:30 a.m.
If you can’t make it to the parades in person, don’t worry— WDSU News is providing live coverage all day on Fat Tuesday , so you can catch the magic from wherever you are. And if you’re looking for an easy way to track the parades, the WDSU Parade Tracker app is your best friend. It covers more than 70 parades this Carnival season , including St. Patrick’s Day parades and other festivities beyond Mardi Gras. The app offers expanded schedules, maps, push notifications, and real-time weather updates to make sure you don’t miss a thing. It’s free for both iPhone and Android users , so if you haven’t downloaded it yet, now’s the time!
For those watching from home, WDSU is also streaming the Mardi Gras parade coverage live on Tuesday, March 5, on the Very Local app —so no matter where you are, you can still experience the excitement.
At the end of the day, Mardi Gras is all about the spirit, the culture, and the celebration . While the weather may have caused some adjustments, New Orleans is making sure the party doesn’t stop. So whether you're out on the streets catching beads or watching from home, let the good times roll!
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