Family Gras Festival
February 6-7, 2026
Annual Celebration of Mardi Gras in Jefferson Parish! Featuring Parades, Concerts with National & Local Entertainers, Food & Fun!
Street Closures
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has announced road closures that will be in effect for Family Gras 2026.
On Friday, Feb. 6, Veterans Boulevard will be closed in both directions between North Causeway Boulevard and Severn Avenue starting at 3 p.m. until all parades have ended.
On Saturday, Feb. 7, 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.
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.