Get in the Mardi Gras spirit with Mardi Gras For All Y'all, an online celebration of Carnival with music, parades, and more! The special is presented by Nola.com and features iconic artists, chefs, and personalities at famous New Orleans venues. Learn more Rex, Zulu, the House Floats, how to plan the perfect Mardi Gras, and more!
The Krewe of Iris parade rolls down Napoleon avenue on the Uptown parade route in New Orleans, Saturday, March 2, 2019, to the theme "Iris Through a Child's Eyes." Kristin Webb Roch reigned as Queen of Iris.
Mardi Gras for All Y'all includes appearances by Hoda Kotb, Cooper Manning, Arthur Hardy, Dickie Brennan, and Northside Skull and Bone Gang as well as musical appearances by Funky Uncle All-Stars, Jason Neville Funky Soul Band, Tribal Gold, BouKoo Groove, Soul Brass Band, and The Caesar Brothers Funk Box. There is also a tribute to Blaine Kern who passed away in 2020.
The Big Shot of Zulu float rolls on St. Charles. Photos Mardi Gras Day in the 300 block of St. Charles Av. and across from the Rex reviewing stand Tuesday, February 8, 2005. Zulu, Rex and toast features.
The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale makes its way down Napoleon Avenue during Mardi Gras 2017 in New Orleans on Sunday, February 19, 2017. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)
Watch the special live at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 13 via YouTube, Nola.com, and Facebook Live. The show will also be available for viewing after the initial broadcast — perfect for reliving the magic throughout the season and beyond!