FEBRUARY IN NEW ORLEANS, 2025
Most events this month are Carnival focused. For a full schedule of parade schedules and routes, the best resource is the Mardi Gras New Orleans website. For what's in stage this month, see our full list of theatrical and musical productions. We'll be adding to this as the month progresses and new events are announced.
All month: Black History Month
Celebrate the lives and legacies of prominent African-American leaders, activists, public figures, and more. Various events and locations, some of the highlights being:
Feb 15: Fighting For The Right To Fight: African American Experiences in World War II Symposium
Feb 20th: - If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future
Or build your own itinerary - here's a good resource for black-owned tour companies, businesses, restaurants, etc.
1st
Parade: The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus
One of the most popular parades, this is a 900-member Krewe with over 150 sub-krewes all paying homage to Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.
9th
Super Bowl LIX
10th-11th
Brecht Fest
An annual New Orleans-based celebration of the songs and poems of Bertolt Brecht, featuring the music of Kurt Weill, Hanns Eisler, and others. More info
15th
Parade: Krewe du Vieux
Founded in 1987 and taking its name from the Vieux Carré (old square), the official name for the French Quarter, the Krewe du Vieux is one of the earliest parades of the New Orleans Carnival calendar. In the old tradition, it is noted for wild satirical and adult themes, as well as for showcasing some of the best brass and traditional jazz bands in New Orleans. The parade goes through the Marigny and French Quarter, ending at their official ball.
23rd
Parade: Krewe of Barkus
A beloved, dog-focused parade with our canine friends dressed up in costumes!
27th
Parade: Krewe of Muses
This club was founded in 2000 and is made up of women who conduct community outreach programs that involve school children and local artists in the design of Muses’ throws, costumes and floats.Try and get one of their coveted, famous decorated shoes!
28th
Greasing of the Poles
Considered by many to be the French Quarter’s official kickoff to Mardi Gras weekend. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans originated the ritual as a practical means to deter overzealous revelers from shimmying up to the coveted balcony space. Over half a century later, the practice has evolved into a star-studded and music-filled event, even spawning its own Switzerland-based international fan club. More info
Most events this month are Carnival focused. For a full schedule of parade schedules and routes, the best resource is the Mardi Gras New Orleans website. For what's in stage this month, see our full list of theatrical and musical productions. We'll be adding to this as the month progresses and new events are announced.
All month: Black History Month
Celebrate the lives and legacies of prominent African-American leaders, activists, public figures, and more. Various events and locations, some of the highlights being:
Feb 15: Fighting For The Right To Fight: African American Experiences in World War II Symposium
Feb 20th: - If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future
Or build your own itinerary - here's a good resource for black-owned tour companies, businesses, restaurants, etc.
1st
Parade: The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus
One of the most popular parades, this is a 900-member Krewe with over 150 sub-krewes all paying homage to Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.
9th
Super Bowl LIX
10th-11th
Brecht Fest
An annual New Orleans-based celebration of the songs and poems of Bertolt Brecht, featuring the music of Kurt Weill, Hanns Eisler, and others. More info
15th
Parade: Krewe du Vieux
Founded in 1987 and taking its name from the Vieux Carré (old square), the official name for the French Quarter, the Krewe du Vieux is one of the earliest parades of the New Orleans Carnival calendar. In the old tradition, it is noted for wild satirical and adult themes, as well as for showcasing some of the best brass and traditional jazz bands in New Orleans. The parade goes through the Marigny and French Quarter, ending at their official ball.
23rd
Parade: Krewe of Barkus
A beloved, dog-focused parade with our canine friends dressed up in costumes!
27th
Parade: Krewe of Muses
This club was founded in 2000 and is made up of women who conduct community outreach programs that involve school children and local artists in the design of Muses’ throws, costumes and floats.Try and get one of their coveted, famous decorated shoes!
28th
Greasing of the Poles
Considered by many to be the French Quarter’s official kickoff to Mardi Gras weekend. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans originated the ritual as a practical means to deter overzealous revelers from shimmying up to the coveted balcony space. Over half a century later, the practice has evolved into a star-studded and music-filled event, even spawning its own Switzerland-based international fan club. More info