New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
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SARA CLINEFebruary 17, 2026 at 07:23 PM
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New Orleans celebrated Mardi Gras, marking the culmination of the Carnival season. The festivities included parades by various Krewes, such as Muses, Hermes, and Freret, taking place throughout the city. The Krewe of Muses parade occurred on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and was attended by New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. The Krewe of Hermes parade followed on Friday, February 13, 2026, and the Krewe of Freret parade was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The celebrations concluded as the sun rose on Tuesday morning in New Orleans.
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