Family Easter Parades In The French Quarter

If you love Mardi Gras-style parades (and who doesn't), head down to the Vieux Carré on Sunday, April 20th, for two Easter Parades the whole family can enjoy. Here's what's up.

Historic French Quarter Easter Parade

Gather in the Quarter at 9:45 a.m. on Easter Sunday for the Historic French Quarter Easter Parade. The parade leaves Tableau Restaurant for 11 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Cathedral. Come enjoy mule-drawn carriages and lots of stuffed Easter bunnies and goodies for the kids. After Mass, parade participants show off their Easter bonnets with a promenade through Jackson Square. Learn more. 

40th Annual French Quarter Easter Parade

This beloved parade will begin Easter Sunday at 1 p.m. on the corner of St. Louis and Royal, turning right on Bourbon to Gov. Nicholls Street to Decatur, and end back St. Louis and Royal. There will be glittering floats, marching bands, special Easter throws and beads, beads, beads! Following the parade, you can enjoy a Champagne Brunch and dancing featuring David Cook and the Yat Pack! Learn more.