Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish this year will head east — instead of west — along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, returning to their traditional route after several years.

It’s Mardi Gras time in Metairie! As residents wait in line for their favorite king cake and start stocking up on their favorite parade route snacks, they are also making plans to attend parades. Family Gras Day three will be in the Pontchartrain Center While some may enjoy heading into New Orleans to catch popular parades like Endymion and Bacchus,

Forecasts show a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms beginning at noon Sunday, prompting officials to adjust parade schedules.

Two krewes in Thibodaux also announced changes on Friday for their Sunday parades. Ambrosia completely canceled its parade for 2025 while Shaka rescheduled for Tuesday, March 4. Want to avoid the weather entirely and watch parades from home? Here's the schedule and links to the NOLA.com Parade Cam livestream.

As Mardi Gras approaches in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, officials with LCMC Health have announced the locations of its first aid stations for the 2025 carnival season.