Mardi Gras Parade Routes
Pre-Parade Entertainment: Before Friday and Sunday evening parades on Bonnabel Blvd. (between Nero St. and Veterans Blvd.), parade-goers adjacent to the line-up of floats, will be entertained with face-painting, caricatures, balloon art, clowning, and stilt-walking.
Text Alerts: Anyone planning to attend Mardi Gras events in Jefferson Parish may sign up to receive parade updates via text messaging. By texting JPMARDIGRAS to 888-777. You will receive updates and alerts regarding parade routes, weather, and more. To receive Family Gras updates, text FAMILYGRAS19 to 888-777. (Standard message rates apply.)
To view the 2023 Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras Parade Schedule, please CLICK HERE
Please see the traditional Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras Parade Routes below and pick your favorite spot to catch a throw! Please note, these routes are subject to change.
Westbound Route
Eastbound Route
Krewe of Argus - February 21, 2023 (Mardi Gras Day)
Kenner Route
Krewe of Isis - Saturday, February 18, 2023
Westbank Route
The Culinary Queens of New Orleans - Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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