Mardi Gras in Gretna

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A Toast to Mardi Gras in Gretna

Friday, January 26

5 PM – 9 PM. Enjoy a champagne strut along Huey P. Long Ave., stopping at each participating restaurant/bar enjoying a signature drink from your official Parade the Huey glass. (Starts at Gattuso’s and Ends at Rivershack Gretna) Enter for your chance to be King/Queen of Gretna’s Mardi Gras! Preregistration begins January 23.

Bubbles on Parade

Friday, January 26 – Sunday, January 28

Fridays-Sundays 6 PM – 10 PM.  Bring your own picnic/drinks to enjoy under the purple, green and gold draped oaks from inside a personal bubble tent on the Huey P. Long median. Accommodates parties of up to 6 or 8 per tent, rental is $75-100 plus refundable damage deposit of $50. Call tourism office for times & availability-504.363.1580. Special rental available for the Krewe of Kuties parade on Saturday, January 27.

Krewe of Kuties Parade

Saturday, January 27

2 PM. Bring the little ones to this children’s parade that circles Huey P. Long Avenue from 2nd to 8th and back up to 3rd on Huey P. Long Avenue. Bubbles on Parade will be available for rent during the parade from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Call the Tourism Department to reserve your spot, 504-363-1580.

G-REDI King Cake Social

Coordinated with GEDA

Tuesday, February 6 

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Sample delicious king cakes from area bakeries and vote for your favorite at the Gretna Farmer’s Market.  Cost is $10 a person. Ticket presales begin January 23.

Lundi Gras Concert

Monday, February 12

6 PM. Come enjoy a free concert (The Wiseguys) at the Farmer’s Market. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from vendors.

For further details on events taking place in Gretna, please call the Tourism Department at 504-363-1580, email tourism@gretnala.com.