Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish this year will head east — instead of west — along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, returning to their traditional route after several years.

The Krewe of Atlas parade is rescheduled to Thursday due to weather, following the Krewe of Symphony at 6:30 p.m.

It’s Mardi Gras time in Metairie! As residents wait in line for their favorite king cake and start stocking up on their favorite parade route snacks, they are also making plans to attend parades. Family Gras Day three will be in the Pontchartrain Center While some may enjoy heading into New Orleans to catch popular parades like Endymion and Bacchus,

Two krewes in Thibodaux also announced changes on Friday for their Sunday parades. Ambrosia completely canceled its parade for 2025 while Shaka rescheduled for Tuesday, March 4. Want to avoid the weather entirely and watch parades from home? Here's the schedule and links to the NOLA.com Parade Cam livestream.

Forecasts show a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms beginning at noon Sunday, prompting officials to adjust parade schedules.

Krewe of Selene and Krewe of Dionysus will follow the traditional Slidell parade route, according to the Krewe of Selene website. The parades will start on Pontchartrain Drive at Spartan Drive, head north onto Guase Boulevard and end near the Midtown Square Shopping Center, according to the Krewe of Dionysus website.