Entertainer Chris Owens, right, reigns over the 35th annual Chris Owens Easter Parade as it rolls through the French Quarter Sunday, April 21, 2019, in New Orleans.

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

Kitsy Adams, producer and president of the French Quarter Easter Parade said, "Very sad that we are punished for someone else's actions. It is what it is and we are just happy to be able to parade." ...

When are the 2025 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans? There will be parades around New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, but severe weather is having an impact with many parade times being rescheduled ...

The route of the French Quarter Easter parade will be different in 2025. The procession will steer clear of Bourbon Street, as new safety protocols take effect in the city’s oldest neighborhood ...

PASS CHRISTIAN -- An estimated ... The Mardi Gras parade is typically one of the largest in South Mississippi leading up to Fat Tuesday celebrations. ... King Christian 86th, Bennie L. French III, ...

There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know.