19-02-2025
New Roads Mardi Gras parades: What to know about schedule, parade routes
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The City of New Roads is preparing for its Mardi Gras celebration with three parades, including the inaugural Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade.
Here's a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades.
The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. The event will have 15 lighted floats, eight marching bands and 15 special units, according to the City of New Roads.
Three Grand Marshals will lead this new addition to the city's festivities: former LSU Gymnastics Coach D-D Breaux, Pointe Coupee's Dr. Louis Montelaro and the Honorable Gen. Russell Honoré.
Daytime activities will include a festival with live music, a pecan baking challenge, a Family Fun Zone and a Mardi Gras history presentation by historian Brian Costello.
The parade starts at Jackson and Parent streets before turning right on New Road Street, turns right on Main Street, turns right on Olinde Street and another right on Napoleon Street before taking a left on Poydras Street. The parade ends at Poydras and New Road streets.
The Livonia Carnival Association will host the 41st annual Livonia Mardi Gras Parade at 1 p.m. The theme of this year's parade is 'Lights Camera Action.'
Find more information about the parade here.
The Community Center of Pointe Coupee Parade will roll at 11 a.m., marking its 103rd year with the theme 'Cheers to 103 Years!' The Community Center parade holds the distinction of being the second oldest Mardi Gras Krewe in Louisiana, according to the city.
The parade begins at Rosenwald Elementary. It will head south on New Roads Street, turn west on Main Street and then turn left on Olinde Street heading north. The parade will then turn right on Napoleon Street, turn on Poydras Street heading north and then turn left on Parent Street. It will disband at the intersection of Parent and New Roads Street.
The 81st New Roads Lions Club Parade will begin at 2 p.m. This year's theme, 'Favorite Tales and Movies,' will have local organizations competing for top honors for their floats, with cash prizes for the winners.
The city said proceeds from the Lions's Club parade will directly benefit local schools in Pointe Coupee.
The parade begins at the National Guard Armory. The parade will head south on Community Street, turn right on Main Street and then turn right on Olinde Street. The parade will then turn right on Napoleon Street, head up Poydras Street, turn right on Paren Street, right on New Roads Street, left on Main Street and end with a left turn on Community Street.
Find route information for these parades here.
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