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Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jefferson Parish deputies announce 2025 Family Gras road closures
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — Carnival season is underway in the Greater New Orleans area, which means Jefferson Parish is gearing up for Family Gras. The free, three-day event is returning to Metairie this year on Feb. 21, Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, with live music and food. King Cake Drive-Thru to host pop-up in Covington Family Gras goers can expect performances from a variety of artists, including Zebra, Ambrosia, Debbie Gibson, Amanda Shaw and more. With the fun-filled festival making its way across the street from Lakeside Mall in Metairie at Mardi Gras Plaza, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has announced a series of road closures in anticipation. On Friday, Feb. 21, Veterans Boulevard will be closed in both directions between North Causeway Boulevard and Severn Avenue starting at 2 p.m. until all parades have ended. On Saturday, Feb. 22, and Sunday, Feb. 23, Veterans Boulevard will be closed in both directions between North Causeway Boulevard and Severn Avenue starting at 9 a.m. until all parades have been completed. JPSO officials said the times are subject to change depending on crowds and traffic.3 dead in fiery Wyoming tunnel crash McDonald's teases 'new' chicken item, return of Snack Wraps in 2025 Jefferson Parish deputies announce 2025 Family Gras road closures Best Off-Road Vehicles for 2025 South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead: reports Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Tet Fest, Chewbacchus parade and more things to do in New Orleans this weekend
New Orleans will be hopping this weekend with the Chewbacchus parade, Lunar New Year events and Super Bowl activities kicking off before the big game Feb. 9. Here are some of our top picks of things to do this weekend. 🐍 Tet Fest celebrates Vietnamese New Year on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church. Admission is free, but bring cash for all the traditional food. (Details) 🎶 Algiers Mardi Gras Fest starts with a parade at 9am Saturday followed by music and food. The Brass-a-Holics and Amanda Shaw are the headliners. (Details) 👽 The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus rolls at 7pm Saturday through the Marigny and the French Quarter. Actor Mark Proksch reigns as the master of the mundane. (Details) See the 2025 parade schedule for Mardi Gras. 🦓 Cheer on zonkeys and ostriches Saturday at the Fair Grounds during the exotic animal races. (Tickets) 🥖 New Orleans bakers are hosting a bake sale at La Boulangerie on Saturday to raise money for people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. (Details) 🎨 Join the Art Walk on Magazine Street this Saturday night. Galleries will have artist openings and refreshments. (Details) ✨ Temporary light shows start Saturday night on the exterior of the Caesars Superdome and Sunday night on the St. Louis Cathedral. They run through the Super Bowl. (Details) Check out our fan guide of other Super Bowl LIX events to do all week.
