Northshore Parades: Mardi Gras 2026 in St. Tammany

Around the world, Louisiana is synonymous with Mardi Gras — the parades, the parties and the unmistakable sense of play that comes with Carnival season. On The Northshore, the celebration begins Jan. 6, also known as Twelfth Night or Epiphany, and rolls on through the weekend after Mardi Gras Day, wrapping up with a pair of crowd-favorite dog parades.

Northshore parades are proudly “Gee-rated,” with an emphasis on family-friendly fun. Parade-goers are part of the spectacle, dressing up to match each krewe’s theme or inventing something entirely their own. It’s Mardi Gras, Northshore style. Browse the parade schedule, catch the spirit and come ready to snag a few throws in Slidell, Covington, Mandeville and neighboring communities across The Northshore.