Mardi Gras: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Wake Up NOLA: 2 months to Mardi Gras 2027 • Nov. 6, 2026, 9:00 AM ET (The New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Sydney Mardi Gras party returns for an 'unapologetic queer celebration' • Nov. 4, 2026, 8:41 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Krewe of Iris crowns monarchs, announces 2027 theme at Goddess Gala • Oct. 25, 2026, 10:00 AM ET (The New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Giant puppets, a fire-breathing dragon and dozens of dancers will fuel Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade this weekend • Oct. 22, 2026, 6:30 AM ET (Chicago Sun-Times)

Mardi Gras krewes no longer required to use snail mail to advertise for new members • Oct. 19, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (The New Orleans Times-Picayune)

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