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2026 Mardi Gras Parade Routes
It helps to plan ahead if you want to make the most of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, including knowing the routes for your favorite krewes' parades. While there's some overlap, each krewe uses its own route near New Orleans homes for sale, with close to 100 parades in total. Our real estate agents are here to help you prepare with a look at Mardi Gras parade routes.
Don't Miss These 2026 Mardi Gras Parades
Since there are so many different parades and routes, we're going to focus on parade routes for Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday), which falls on February 17, 2026. For a complete list of this year's parades and routes with maps, see the Mardi Gras New Orleans website, which has all of the information you need.
Krewe of Argus – 11 A.M.
The Krewe of Argus parade travels along a route that's about 3.6 miles long, starting at 41st Street and Severn Avenue. It then travels south on Severn Avenue, before turning onto Metairie Road, Focis Street, and finally wrapping up on Canal Street. This year's Krewe of Argus parade will also coincide with the St. Patrick Metairie Road Parade.
Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians – Follows Krewe of Argus
The Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians parade starts after the Krewe of Argus parade ends, beginning at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Houma Boulevard, before turning onto Severn Avenue. It then turns back to Veterans Memorial Boulevard, with multiple U-turns up and down the boulevard. That makes Veterans Memorial Boulevard a prime viewing location.
Krewe of Zulu – 8 A.M.
The Krewe of Zulu parade starts at South Claiborne and Jackson Avenue, traveling down Jackson until St. Charles Avenue. It then follows St. Charles Avenue, before turning onto Canal Street, Basin Street, and finally Orleans Avenue where the parade wraps up as it reaches Broad Street.
Krewe of Rex – 10:30 A.M.
St. Charles Avenue is the place to be for the Krewe of Rex parade, which starts at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and South Claiborne Avenue before traveling down St. Charles. The parade eventually makes a U-turn on St. Charles before heading to Canal Street, where the parade ends.
Krewe of Elks Orleans – Follows Krewe of Rex
The Krewe of Elks Orleans follows the same route as the Krewe of Rex, except for the end of the route. At Canal Street, the parade travels to the intersection of Elk Place and Tulane Avenue, where it ends.
Krewe of Crescent City – Follows Krewe of Elks Orleans
The Krewe of Crescent City uses the same route as the Krewe of Elks Orleans and a similar route to the Krewe of Rex, so you can see all three from one location. If you plan to see all three parades, a spot on St. Charles Avenue will often be ideal.
Krewe of Folsom – 2 P.M.
The Krewe of Folsom parade begins at Magnolia Park at Olive Street, then travels down Olive Street for two blocks until reaching Cleveland Street. It then parades two more blocks before turning onto Orange Street and proceeding back to Magnolia Park, where the parade ends.
Enjoy Mardi Gras Magic Every Year with a Home in New Orleans
Want to enjoy the parades every year, instead of just during visits? Our local team is here to help with all of your real estate needs, from finding New Orleans open houses to closing the deal. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the New Orleans, LA, area.
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