Rex Parade

Rex Parade Rex, the King of Carnival, has presided over the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration since 1872. The

Thank you coming out to see us today. The weather was beautiful and y’all were amazing. Happy Mardi Gras!
02/17/2026

Thank you coming out to see us today. The weather was beautiful and y’all were amazing. Happy Mardi Gras!

We began the day with blessing the parade and the national anthem. Ready to ride!
02/17/2026

We began the day with blessing the parade and the national anthem. Ready to ride!

Rex and the Queen of Carnival started the day at the Royal Run. And the Queen won the race! Happy Mardi Gras!
02/17/2026

Rex and the Queen of Carnival started the day at the Royal Run. And the Queen won the race! Happy Mardi Gras!

Which float beads are your favorite? Can you catch them all? Join us tomorrow morning for our Rebirth and Renewal parade...
02/16/2026

Which float beads are your favorite? Can you catch them all? Join us tomorrow morning for our Rebirth and Renewal parade.

We are thrilled to be back on our traditional route, starting at 10:30am on Mardi Gras morning. The parade will start on...
02/16/2026

We are thrilled to be back on our traditional route, starting at 10:30am on Mardi Gras morning. The parade will start on Napoleon at S. Claiborne, head down St. Charles, and then turn on Canal St.

We're adding the Butterfly King to our amazing stainless-steel cups. These are the best cups in carnival, and you will c...
02/16/2026

We're adding the Butterfly King to our amazing stainless-steel cups. These are the best cups in carnival, and you will continue to use them for years.

Announcing our whole royal court for Mardi Gras evening.
02/15/2026

Announcing our whole royal court for Mardi Gras evening.

Float 30 closes out the parade with His Majesty’s Royal Calliope. You can practically hear the steam whistles! 🎶
02/15/2026

Float 30 closes out the parade with His Majesty’s Royal Calliope. You can practically hear the steam whistles! 🎶

Float 29 is a real-life, local story of renewal. Once nearly gone, the whooping crane now soars again thanks to conserva...
02/14/2026

Float 29 is a real-life, local story of renewal. Once nearly gone, the whooping crane now soars again thanks to conservation. 🕊️

Float 28 celebrates spring itself. Ostara brings flowers, eggs, and life back to the world after winter fades. 🌼
02/13/2026

Float 28 celebrates spring itself. Ostara brings flowers, eggs, and life back to the world after winter fades. 🌼

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