February 2026
things to do
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Mardi Gras Parades Carnival season features 80+ parades rolling through the streets for weeks before Fat Tuesday, each led by a different krewe with vibrant floats, marching bands, costumes, and throws. mardigrasneworleans.com/parades
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A Chorus Line– Teen Edition An adaptation of A Chorus Line for teen performers, featuring high school actors in a full‑length show of song, dance, and drama that explores the dreams and challenges of performers auditioning for a musical. Feb. 4–7. jeffersonpac.com
2 Family Gras
Experience outdoor concerts, local food and art vendors, a kids’ court with activities for children, and up-close views of parades rolling along Veterans Memorial Blvd. Feb. 6–7. visitjeffersonparish.com
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Water for Elephants The Broadway musical tells the story of a young man who joins a traveling circus during the Great Depression, blending romance, adventure, and spectacle in a visually stunning, Tony-nominated production. Feb. 3–8. saengernola.com
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40th Annual Lundi Gras
The Spanish Plaza event features live music, local food vendors, the arrival of Mardi Gras royalty like Rex and Zulu, and fireworks over the Mississippi River—the final lead-up to Fat Tuesday. Feb. 16. riverwalkneworleans. com/lundi-gras-2026
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