The Monday before Mardi Gras is known as Lundi Gras, or 'Fat Monday'. Sunday also features Okeanos and Thoth, among several others. Super Krewe parades always draw huge crowds and are often the biggest, most elaborate parades at Mardi Gras. The first of the 'super krewes', Endymion, parades on Saturday night, with the celebrity-led Bacchus parade on Sunday night. Several daytime parades roll on Saturday, including Krewe of Tucks. The day ends with one of the fastest growing krewes, the Krewe of Morpheus. There are also several smaller neighborhood parades like the Krewe of Barkus (one of our favorite parades where dogs and pets are dressed up in costume and walked down the streets to silly music) and the Krewe of OAK.
Friday parades feature the large Krewe of Hermes and satirical Krewe D'État parades. This Krewe is known for its throws of decorated shoes and other lady-themed trinkets, as well as float and costume themes poking fun at politicians, celebrities and musicians. The population of New Orleans more than doubles with visitors starting the weekend before Mardi Gras! Thursday evening kicks off with a bang with an all-ladies parade featuring the sassy Krewe of Muses. Event Schedule: Final Weekend through Fat Tuesday Weekend before Mardi Gras
