Celebrities Celebrating Mardi Gras 2026
Mardi Gras is an internationally recognized season, with people in the city having been celebrating it since the 18th century. Celebrities are among these individuals, and many of them will be traveling to New Orleans to experience firsthand the excitement.
Learn who is New Orleans-bound this Carnival season if you are interested in a celebrity sighting.
Actors
Noah Wyle
Actor, director, and producer Noah Wyle will be making a NOLA appearance to serve as king of the Krewe of Orpheus, parading on February 16. Wyle is arguably most famously recognized for his role in television series ER, where he plays Dr. John Carter, as well as his role in The Pitt.
Patrick Warburton
Film and voice actor Patrick Warburton will be king of Bacchus for their February 15 parade. He is recognized for his roles in Seinfeld, Family Guy, The Emperor's New Groove, and more.
Musicians
Blake Shelton
Country singer and television personality Blake Shelton has been invited to headline the Endymion Extravaganza. This is the krewe of Endymion's post-parade party, with live entertainment located at the Caesars Superdome.
Gwen Stefani
Along with her spouse Blake Shelton, singer and fashion designer Gwen Stefani will also headline the Endymion Extravaganza on February 14. Stafani's background in pop and pop-rock will provide an alternative music experience to Shelton's specialization in country music.
Sports Figures
Drew Brees
Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be riding in this year's Krewe of Bacchus parade on Sunday, February 15. Not only is Brees beloved in New Orleans due to his time with the Saints, he was just voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year in his first year of eligibility.
Lane Kiffin
Head football coach at Louisiana State University Lane Kiffin will be featured in the Krewe of Endymion's parade as the co-grand marshal. On February 14, the procession will roll through Mid-City.
Cam Jordan
Saints defensive end Cam Jordan will parade on February 11 as co-grand marshal of the Krewe of ALLA. With Southern content creators Landon and Kate Bryant, Jordan will marshal the parade for the krewe's 2026 Mardi Gras procession.
Journalists
Soledad O'Brien
Broadcast journalist and producer Soledad O'Brien will be an Honorary Muse and will be parading with the Krewe of Muses on February 12. O'Brien is most famously known for her televised features on CNN, MSNBC, and NBC.
