This comes ahead of the first big weekend of parades, as well as the recently granted SEAR 1 rating for Mardi Gras.

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.

Despite heavy rain soaking the region on Sunday, Family Gras went on as planned - just under a different roof. The final day of the event was moved indoors to the Pontchartrain Center in Kenney, a last-minute decision that surprised even local officials but was met with long lines of festivalgoers eager to keep the party going.

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 French Opera House was a popular venue for Mardi Gras balls in the late 1800s. See where balls are hosted today.