The greatest time of the year in New Orleans is here! Each year, thousands of visitors travel to the city to experience what all residents know is the “best free party in the world” – Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Carnival season started on February 11th with two parades and we will continue to have parades all around the greater New Orleans area until Fat Tuesday on February 28th.
Along with parades, marching bands, dance troupes, King Cake and fried anything, there will be fresh boiled crawfish this year! Since New Orleans permits public consumption of alcohol, you can also be sure there will be plenty of drinking. Due to the number of people who are out on the streets at the same time and the amount of alcohol being consumed, it’s very important to remain safe.
2017 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
SATURDAY | FEB. 11th
French Quarter
- Krewe du Vieux 6:30pm
- krewedelusion follows
SUNDAY | FEB. 12th
Metairie
- Krewe of Little Rascals 12:00pm
Slidell
- Krewe of Slidellians 1:00pm
- Krewe of Perseus follows
FRIDAY | FEB. 17th
French Quarter
- Krewe of Cork 3:00pm
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Oshun 6:00pm
- Krewe of Cleopatra 6:30pm
Metairie
- Krewe of Excalibur 7:00pm
- Krewe of Athena 7:30pm
Mandeville
- Krewe of Eve 7:00pm
SATURDAY | FEB. 18th
Slidell
- Krewe of Paws 10:00am
- Krewe of Titans 6:30pm
Westbank
- The Mystic Knights of Adonis 11:45am
Madisonville
- Krewe of Tchefuncte 1:00pm
Chalmette
- Knights of Nemesis 1:00pm
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Pontchartrain 1:00pm
- Krewe of Choctaw follows
- Krewe of Freret follows
- Knights of Sparta 6:00pm
- Krewe of Pygmalion 6:15pm
Marigny
- ‘tit Rəx 5:00pm
- Krewe of Chewbacchus 7:00pm
Metairie
- Krewe of Caesar 6:00pm
Covington
- Krewe of Olympia 6:00pm
SUNDAY | FEB. 19th
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Femme Fatale 11:00am
- Krewe of Carrollton follows
- Krewe of King Arthur and Merlin follows
- Krewe of Alla follows
Slidell
- Krewe of Claude 1:00pm
- Krewe of Dionysus follows
French Quarter
- Krewe of Barkus 2:00pm
WEDNESDAY | FEB. 22nd
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Druids 6:30pm
- Krewe of Nyx 7:00pm
THURSDAY | FEB. 23rd
Uptown New Orleans
- Knights of Babylon 5:30pm
- Knights of Chaos 6:15pm
- Krewe of Muses 6:30pm
FRIDAY | FEB. 24th
French Quarter
- Krewe of Bosom Buddies 11:30am
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Hermes 6:00pm
- Krewe d’Etat 6:30pm
- Krewe of Morpheus 7:00pm
Slidell
- Krewe of Selene 6:30pm
Metairie
- Krewe of Centurions 7:00pm
Mandeville
- Original Krewe of Orpheus 7:00pm
SATURDAY | FEB. 25th
Westbank
- Krewe of NOMTOC 10:45am
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Iris 11:00am
- Krewe of Tucks 12:00pm
Mid-City
- Krewe of Endymion 4:15pm
Metairie
- Krewe of Isis 6:30pm
SUNDAY | FEB. 26th
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Okeanos 11:00am
- Krewe of Mid-City 11:45am
- Krewe of Thoth 12:00pm
- Krewe of Bacchus 5:15pm
Metairie
- Corps de Napoleon 5:00pm
MONDAY | FEB. 27th
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Proteus 5:15pm
- Krewe of Orpheus 6:00pm
TUESDAY | FEB. 28th
Uptown New Orleans
- Krewe of Zulu 8:00am
- Krewe of Rex 10:00am
- Krewe of Elks Orleans follows
- Krewe of Crescent City follows
Metairie
- Krewe of Argus 10:00am
- Krewe of Elks Jefferson follows
- Krewe of Jefferson follows
Covington
- Krewe of Lyra 10:00am
What If I Am Arrested In New Orleans During Mardi Gras?
If you drank too much, try to keep your hands to yourself. You do not want to get charged with disturbing the peace, lewd conduct, public intoxication, criminal damage to property, assault or even an open container violation. However, if you are arrested in New Orleans for any of these charges during Mardi Gras, you may be brought to Central Lockup for an extended period of time. If you or one of your friends are arrested in Metairie or New Orleans for any of these charges, it is imperative that you contact Crescent City Law immediately.
Remember, if you are cited or arrested, you are not obligated to provide information or speak to law enforcement aside from your name and address. You have the right to remain silent, so use it. You want to tell law enforcement, whether it’s NOPD, Orleans Parish Sherriff’s Office, or Louisiana State Police that you wish to speak with your lawyer. Call Crescent City Law at (504) 264-9492 to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Not only will we make sure you get out of jail, but we will ensure that you have a fair fight in court. We are extremely familiar with New Orleans, Mardi Gras and law enforcement in this city. We know that Mardi Gras is a time for fun, and you do not have to ruin your whole life by one silly mistake. We offer a flat rate fee for many of the citations handed out during Mardi Gras, as well. We are available nights and weekends, so never hesitate to contact us by filling out a form or give us a call at 504-264-9492. We hope you have a great Mardi Gras 2017 – Happy Mardi Gras, Louisiana!!
