Spring has sprung y’all, or it’ll be springing pretty soon anyway. Which means there’s steady stream of parades on the calendar, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, St. Joseph’s Day, Black masking Indian Super Sunday, Isleños culture, and Easter.
Note: We’ll update maps if changes in routes or schedules occur as the season progresses.
The Olde Towne Slidell Merchants Association will host the city's 49th annual St. Patrick's Day parade on March 10.
At press time, the venerable Gay Easter Parade has not finalized a route or all the details. Stay tuned for more information to come.
Downtown Super Sunday parade
Stephen Hall of the Black Mohawks makes his way through the streets during Uptown Super Sunday near A.L. Davis Park in New Orleans on March 19, 2023. The annual gathering of Mardi Gras Indian tribes celebrates their heritage and culture in hand-sewn suits, singing, dancing and chanting.
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