The City of New Orleans is preparing for its first Carnival season following the New Year's terror attack and on the heels of Super Bowl LIX.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Theme: announced day of parade Throws: scarves, tumblers, koozies, cups and doubloons The secretive krewe often uses overall or individual float themes that are satirical or sharp-witted plays on words.

An early look to the Lundi Gras shows that skies are looking partly cloudy with temperatures in the low 70s in the afternoon, followed by temperatures falling to the 60s during the evening. More on the increased security for New Orleans Mardi Gras here | Parade forecast | Download the WDSU Parade Tracker app Sign up for our Newsletters As we look toward Mardi Gras day,

As a group, the first weekend parades really don’t get the publicity or critical acclaim they deserve. And while none rivals the size of Endymion or Bacchus or the grandeur and tradition of Rex, each krewe makes its own contribution to Carnival.

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,

The move will better preserve the memorial from the elements and allow the city to move forward with Mardi Gras safety plans in the French Quarter.

This story has been updated to clarify what parts of St. Charles Avenue are closed. Drivers heading Uptown may need to plan an alternate route ahead of the kick off of the Mardi Gras float parade season.

For months, Scrim ran wild around the city, eluding capture and developing a giant fan base. His saga has inspired tattoos, murals and Mardi Gras floats.

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Parades in New Orleans, and all across South Louisiana, celebrating Mardi Gras first started on Twelfth Night, which was on Jan. 6. However, the biggest parades this Mardi Gras season will be during the last weekend of February, from Feb. 28 to March 2.