2026 Jefferson Parish Parade Schedule

Getready to celebrate Mardi Gras in style with the Jefferson Parish 2026 Parade Schedule! Here’s everything you need to know about the parades, their routes, and the fun themes and throws coming your way.

A collage of three photos from a Mardi Gras parade in Metairie, Louisiana: on the left, a large two-story Batman-themed float with "HA HA HA" text; in the center, a close-up of a hand holding a blue plush peacock named "Argus" in front of a purple fleur-de-lis background; and on the right, a blue "Chillin' with my Gnomies" float decorated with penguins as parade-goers reach up to catch beads.

Jefferson Parish Eastbank Parade Route

The East Bank parades will follow the traditional Veterans Boulevard route, starting at Clearview Parkway, heading east on Veterans, turning on Severn and Bonnabel, and finishing at Martin Behrman Avenue.

Jefferson Parish 2026 Eastbank Parade Schedule

Krewe of Little Rascals

This all-children’s krewe rolls again in 2025 on the Traditional Veterans Route, skipping Severn and Bonnabel, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at NOON.

Krewe of Excalibur

This year, Excalibur’s 20 floats will roll on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:30 pm, with the theme “Celestial Knights.”

Krewe of Mad Hatters

With an Alice and Wonderland theme and 26 floats, Mad Hatters will roll down Veterans on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 5 pm.

Krewe of Symphony

The Krewe of Symphony will route with 15 floats on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 pm with the theme “Symphony Plays the 90s Hits.”

Krewe of Athena

This all-female krewe will roll down Veterans Avenue in Metairie on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 6 pm with 22 floats.

Krewe of Centurions

The parade rolls down Veterans on Monday, February 15, 2026, at 6 pm, featuring 20 floats with the theme “Once Upon a Time.”

Krew or Atlas

With 12 floats, the Krewe of Atlas will roll down Veterans on Sunday, February 15, 2026, following the Centurians.

Mardi Gras Day In Jefferson Parish

Mardi Gras day is Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Krewe of Argus

The Krewe of Argus will roll on Mardi Gras day down the traditional Veterans Route starting at 11 am.

Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians

With 50 trucks, Elks Jeffersonians will roll after Argus in Metairie on Mardi Gras Day.

Jefferson Parish 2026 Westbank Parade Schedule

Krewe of Kuties

This all children’s parade rolls down Huey P. Ave on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 2 pm.

Krewe of Rosethorn

Head on down to the town of Jean Laffite for their Mardi Gras parade on Jean Lafitte Blvd on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at NOON. 

Mystic Krewe of Music

Parading their second year on the Westbank route, starting on Lapalco, turning on Ames, then turning on the Westbank Expressway ending at Barataria, with 20 floats on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6 pm. Their signature throw is a musical pillow.

Krewe of Nandi

The all-female krewe will roll on the Westbank Route, starting on Lapalco, turning on Ames, then turning on the Westbank Expressway, ending at Barataria, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6 pm with

2026 Kenner Parades

Krewe of Driftwood

This neighborhood parade in Kenner is one of our favorites. The parade will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1 pm. This year’s theme is “UNPLUGGED.”

Krewe of Isis

This all-female krewe moved to Kenner for 2020. The new route will start at Esplanade Mall, turn onto Esplanade toward Loyola, turn right onto Loyola to Vintage, turn right onto Vintage to Chateau Blvd, then right onto Joe Yenni, ending at the Pontchartrain Center. The Krewe of Isis will have 17 floats with their signature throw being decorated bras to support breast cancer charities. It rolls on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 6 pm.

Happy Parading!

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Images of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas (top left), Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival (top right), Happily Ever After Fireworks (bottom left) and scenes from the Carnival Dream (bottom right)

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