The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Sign up for our NewslettersHere's a look at the parade forecast this weekend | Download the WDSU Parade Tracker appBelow is a schedule of all the parades you can track with the WDSU Parade Tracker app this weekend.

Joseph Sherman, 12, shows his hands in the air as the Krewe of King Arthur parades along the Uptown route in New Orleans, Sunday, February 4, 2024. Prized throws include coveted King Arthur Grails, a wide variety of doubloons, assorted krewe trinkets and special beads. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune)

The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras heritage.

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.

Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced safety preparations ahead of Mardi Gras 2025. Because Mardi Gras 2025 is now federally listed as SEAR 1 status, special attention is being given to New Orleans by the government in the form of activation,

Following the deadly January 1st attack on Bourbon Street, NOLA Public Schools is now prioritizing safety for high school bands marching in parades during Mardi Gras season.