When is rex parade 2017

While there had been celebrations in many forms on Mardi Gras before that time, the Rex Parade gave a brilliant daytime focus to the festivities, and provided a perfect opportunity for Rex, King of Carnival, to greet his city and his subjects.

The Rex Procession today is true to the long tradition of rich themes, elegant design, and floats built with traditional materials and designs. Most of Rex's floats are built on old wooden wagons with wood-spoked wheels. In recent years the theme and design of the parade have been suggested in advance of the parade with the publication of Parade Bulletins, designed to give the public a glimpse of what will roll from the Rex Den on Mardi Gras day.

Themes for the Rex Parade historically have drawn inspiration from the worlds of mythology, art, literature, and history, drawing on the rich images of ancient cultures and faraway lands. The theme of the Rex Procession, "Wars That Shaped Early America," is developed by presenting in sequence conflicts which cumulatively helped define, establish and preserve our nation.

Beginning more than a century before the War of Independence, and culminating in the War of and the Battle of New Orleans, this is the story of a nation forged in battle. Charles Avenue, and into and through the city's business district. The Captain bears year-round responsibility for all of the affairs of the Realm of the King of Carnival. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Today is officially Mardi Gras day. Alas, after a week of non-stop parades, the Carnival season reaches its well anticipated conclusion.

In fact, over the last week, 27 parades rolled through the New Orleans. Today, four official parades are expected to roll through the city. As of February 28, the high is 79 degrees and the low is 69 degrees Fahrenheit, according to weather. So feel free to leave the umbrella and ponchos at home. Founded in , the Krewe of Zulu is a Social Aid and Pleasure club that stemmed from community isurance and benevolent aid societies.

Before officially being known a Zulu, members of those societies marched in Mardi Gras parades as early as Jefferson hugs both the east and west banks of the Mississippi and plays Louisiana is known as a culinary epicenter offering a variety of With a unique ecosystem the preserve is a representative example of the delta's environment, containing natural The State of Louisiana maintains a mile of beach front at Grand Isle State Park on the easternmost staying e park looks out toward nearby Grand Terre island, once the lair of the legendary pirate or My Trip Planner.

View Trip. Things to Do. Mardi Gras Indian. And we all know what that means Well, this. Parade Schedule. Parade Routes. Rhythm on the Route.