Krewe of Bilge
Saturday, February 15 at 12 p.m.
Boat Parade
Eden Isles’ residents parade their decorated boats along the subdivision’s canals in this 400-member krewe’s floating procession. This year’s theme: Rolling of the Decades. Good spots for the public to see the parade and catch throws are The Northshore Blue Crab off Lakeview Drive and at various restaurants, bars and businesses along Highway 11, including The Landing and GilliGil's Island, and on the east side of the parade route at The Firehouse on Marina Drive.
Krewe of Poseidon
Saturday, February 15 at 6 p.m.
Float Parade
Features over 700 riders on 25 floats. Past parades have featured the 610 Stompers, Mande Milkshakers, Muff-A-Lottas, Disco Amigos, Honey Island Clydesdales, and many more, as well as marching bands. This co-ed krewe was founded in 2015 with a goal of providing the citizens of Slidell and the surrounding areas with an exceptional parade indicative of the traditions and history of New Orleans Mardi Gras.
Starts at Fritchie Park, travels along Pontchartrain Drive and Front Street and follows a route northwest to Highway 11, northeast to Hwy 190, and east through town just past the intersection of 190 and Kensington Boulevard.
Krewe of Antheia
Sunday, February 16 at 1 p.m.
Float Parade
This all-women group who made its debut in 2023 returns to grace the streets of Slidell. One of the Graces of Greek mythology, Antheia and was the goddess of swamps, marshes, flowers and flowery wreaths. For its founders, she represents the friendship, honor, community, love and positivity that can change the world. The parade follows the traditional Slidell parade route from Fritchie Park to Kensington Blvd.
Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne
Saturday, February 22 at 10 a.m.
Dog Parade
Slidell’s “Krewe for Canines” donates proceeds to local animal-loving non-profit organizations. All are welcome to join in the fun of parading through the streets of historic Olde Towne.
Decorate a wagon, stroller or cart, stock up on throws, and costume yourself and your pup for this one-mile route through the historic district.
Mystic Krewe of Titans
Friday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Float Parade
This co-ed krewe was established in 2010 by a group of Carnival veterans who wanted to bring the merriment of Mardi Gras to the streets of Slidell in a high-quality, family-oriented, nighttime parade. Features 550+ riders, 23 floats, 17 marching bands and, 16 cheer and dancing groups.
Krewe of Dionysus
Sunday, February 23 at 1 p.m.
Float Parade
The krewe's 250+ members celebrate Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, the god of wine. Parading through the streets of Slidell since 1985, it begins on Spartan Drive at Fritchie Park and travels to Pontchartrain Drive, turns north on Front St (Hwy 11), then east on Gause Blvd (Hwy 190) and heads towards I-10 to Kensington Blvd, ending at Rouse's.
Krewe of Selene
Friday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Float Parade
Founded in 1998, this 400-member, all-women's night parade has a 20+ float procession featuring hand-made, elaborately decorated purses as its signature throw, lighted star wands and a variety of specialty beads. Follows the traditional Slidell parade route. Selene closes the Carnival parade season in Slidell. Dedicated to community outreach year-round, the Krewe of Selene supports Slidell Ladies for Liberty by sending items to troops overseas, running a food drive to support Second Harvest Food Bank, and organizing Project Christmas, which helps local families in need
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Krewe of Kidz
Tuesday, March 4 at 10 a.m.
Wagon Parade
Olde Towne Slidell kicks off Fat Tuesday morning with a fun and often funny parade of over 100 little walkers and their decorated wagons rolling. The parade starts in the large parking lot behind KY's Olde Towne Bicycle Shop Restaurant (corner of Carey and Robert Streets), traveling north along Carey, turning right/east on Cousin, and right again on First, rolling south to end at Brock Elementary (259 Brakefield St.).
After the parade, stick around for a block party by Olde Towne Slidell merchants.
