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Mardi Gras Info from the City of New Orleans

Mardi Gras is more than just king cakes and beads. It is a religious holiday, a season of traditions that we celebrate every year, and a time that our community comes together in formal, fun, and often unexpected ways.

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We have a parade tracker! Say hello to Routewise.

Track the beginning and end of the parade.
Find restrooms, first aid stations, lost child stations and recycling hubs along the parade route. 

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