Family Gras in Jefferson Parish

February 21, 22, & 23, 2025

 Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard, across from Lakeside Shopping Center.

Family Gras is a FREE event that features the spectacle of Mardi Gras parades, cuisine, local art, a kids' court, and outdoor concerts by national artists as well as Louisiana favorites!

Shop the Art Market for items such as Mardi Gras accessories, hair bows and hats, hand-crafted jewelry, and more. Our Kids' Court has various activities for kids 12 and younger, such as face painting and interactive games. Savor delicious fare from our festival food vendors, such as jambalaya, gumbo, seafood potatoes, BBQ, traditional fair food, and more!

After the music ends, stay for an up-close look at the Krewes of Excalibur, Atlas, and Madhatters as they roll in front of the Family Gras site on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

Relax in one of Jefferson's hotels. Click here to book your room!

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Are you looking for an up-close and personal experience

this Family Gras?

Purchase the VIP Royal Pass, which includes a 3-day ticket to the festival, a special VIP area, back-of-stage access, 

front-of-stage views, limited food & drinks, &

the use of a comfort station

(ages 6 & older).

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Kids' Court

We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly event

and offer plenty of activities to

keep the kids entertained, such as 

face painting and interactive games inside

our Kid's Court area.

2025 Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

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STREET CLOSURES

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has announced road closures that will be in effect for Family Gras 2025.

On Friday, Feb. 21, Veterans Boulevard will be closed in both directions between North Causeway Boulevard and Severn Avenue starting at 2 p.m. until all parades have ended.

On Saturday, Feb. 22, and Sunday, Feb. 23, Veterans Boulevard will be closed in both directions between North Causeway Boulevard and Severn Avenue starting at 9 a.m. until all parades have been completed.

JPSO officials said the times are subject to change depending on crowds and traffic.

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N.O. Track Club's Mardi Gras 5K & 10K

Celebrate Carnival season at the 7th Annual Mardi Gras 10K/5K & Kids' Half Mile, produced by the New Orleans Track Club! Race day is Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Metairie, Louisiana.

The Mardi Gras 10K/5K and Kids' Half Mile is a family-friendly run / walk with the race finish coinciding with Jefferson Parish's annual FREE Family Gras festival and their headlining musical acts. Light refreshments and beer are available for participants post-race. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase, and concert admission is free and open to the public.

The Mardi Gras 10K/5K is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds, New Orleans Track Club members and nonmembers alike.

Click here to register and learn more!

Before attending, review our list of items that are/are not allowed on the festival grounds. 

PHOTO AND VIDEO DISCLAIMER:

By entering the Family Gras festival site, you are entering an area where photography and video recording may occur.

Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Family Gras and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.