Mardi Gras 2025 fell on Tuesday, March 4.

This date marked the vibrant climax of Carnival season in places like New Orleans, just before Ash Wednesday kicked off Lent on March 5. As the "Fat Tuesday" feast day, it drew massive crowds for parades, beads, and festivities after starting January 6.

Why the Date Varies

Mardi Gras always lands 47 days before Easter Sunday, shifting annually based on the lunar calendar.

  • In 2025, its later position (between Feb 3–March 9 range) meant parades peaked in early March.
  • For context, 2026's is Feb 17, showing the typical yearly swing.

Key Highlights from 2025

New Orleans hosted non-stop action, with parades ramping up in late February.

Date| Major Events| Notes
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Feb 28| Friday night parades| Kicked off final weekend buildup 5
March 1| Endymion parade| Massive floats and crowds 7
March 2| Bacchus parade| Celebrity riders, high energy 7
March 3| Pre-Mardi Gras events| Street parties everywhere 5
March 4| Rex & Zulu parades| Peak day: beads, king cakes, music 57
March 9+| Post-Mardi Gras| Wind-down with smaller events 5

Revelers grabbed beads tossed from floats, danced in outrageous costumes, and feasted on king cake—imagine streets alive with jazz, purple-green-gold everywhere, a true feast before fasting. Safety tips from locals included early bookings and crowd awareness, as the final weekend (Feb 26–March 4) was peak chaos.

Even now in February 2026, folks reminisce about 2025's late timing making it feel extra festive after a long winter buildup. TL;DR: Mardi Gras 2025 was March 4 (Tuesday), end of Carnival with epic NOLA parades.

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