Mardi Gras is approaching, and New Orleans and Baton Rouge are preparing with many parades. According to WWLTV, the Carnival season in New Orleans will continue until on February 17, featuring a variety of parades, from walking krewes to large Uptown processions.
For Mardi Gras 2026, some rules from last year will stay in place. Tents, tarps, and grills are still banned, and restrictions on parade throws, like confetti and toilet paper, will continue, as reported by NOLA.
Baton Rouge’s Mardi Gras season runs from January 4, with the Krewe of Dville parade, to February 22, ending with the CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade. The season is 43 days long, shorter than last year’s 58 days. WAFB provides parade times, routes, and event details for the Baton Rouge area.
