Twelfth Night in New Orleans
In New Orleans, January 5th or 6th are not just regular days of the week. Here, they signify the Twelfth Night and the start of Carnival season. Right on the heels of the holidays, the Twelfth Night is cause for more celebration, plans being laid for which parades to see, visitors coming in, and king cake acquisition strategies. It is also a night when, much to everyone's excitement, actual parades begin.
NOTE: Parade schedules and routes are subject to change.
Phunny Phorty Phellows +
Monday, January 6, 7 p.m.
The Phunny Phorty Phellows, with their satiric costumes and classic throws, host a Carnival countdown and then ride the St. Charles streetcar line.
Funky Uptown Krewe
Monday, January 6, 7:05 p.m.
The Funky Uptown Krewe rides on a streetcar with live music inside behind the Phunny Phorty Phellows and tosses throws that include hand-decorated vinyls.
Joan of Arc
Monday, January 6, 8 p.m.
Krewe of Joan of Arc is a walking parade celebrating St. Joan of Arc's birthday and Twelfth Night. This year's parade will roll on a revised route, as well as at a later start time.
Check WhereYat.com for more parade maps and updates through Mardi Gras.
