Mardi Gras 2025



Truck Parades

The truck parades, canceled on Mardi Gras Day due to high winds, have been rescheduled for Sunday, March 9. During the parades, no streetcars will run within the “no service zone,” from Napoleon Ave. to Louisiana Ave. beginning at 6:00 am Sunday and continuing until the conclusion of the parades.

Elks Krewe of Orleans  Sunday, March 9th. Starts at 9:00 am. 
Crescent City Truck Parade  Follows immediately after.

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This parade is expected to affect service on the below routes:

Travel toward downtown will end at Valance & St Charles and return uptown from there. Shuttle will transport riders the rest of the way downtown.
Service will end at Lasalle (Liberty).
No service from Lasalle to Canal St Ferry Terminal.
Service will run from Canal St Ferry Terminal to French Market 




French Quarter Parades

Krewe of Barkus  Sunday, March 9th. Starts at 2:00 pm.

This parade is expected to affect service on the below routes:

Le Pass is perfect for Mardi Gras!

Use Le Pass during Mardi Gras to plan your trip and purchase fares!

Stay up-to-date on detours!

The detour information here is subject to change as conditions on the ground may require adjustments. Keep an eye on our Service Alerts page for the latest info.