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Festival and Event Highlights for October '24-March '25
2024
Oct. 2-6: ST. TAMMANY PARISH FAIR - Carnival rides, critters and food
Oct. 5: LOUISIANA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL - Delicious fare and entertainment
Oct. 5: BLUESBERRY MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL - Music, art and blueberry treats in Covington
Oct. 11-12: ABITA FALL FEST - Music, dancing and Abita Beer
Oct. 12: FALL FOR ART - Art, music and food in downtown Covington
Oct. 12-13: GREATER NEW ORLEANS MILITARIA SHOW - Military antique and collectible vendors from 20 states
Oct. 19: SUNSET SYMPHONY ON THE LAKE - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra plays a soundtrack for sunset at the lakefront
Oct. 19-20: WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL - Maritime fun in Madisonville, a 2023 Signature Event of the Southeast
Oct. 25-27: OZONE SONGWRITER FESTIVAL - 100+ free performances in Covington
Oct. 26-27: SLIDELL ANTIQUE STREET FAIR - Hunt treasures in Olde Towne
Nov. 9-10: THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL - Juried outdoor art in Covington
Nov. 16-17: ST. TAMMANY COLLECTORS CONVENTION - Comics, toys, games, artists and cosplay in Mandeville
Dec. 6: LPO PERFORMS CHRISTMAS CLASSICS - Handel’s glorious Messiah in Covington
Dec. 6-31: HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS - Strolling the lights, carnival rides and youth performances
Dec. 6-7, 13-14: CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS - Festive decorations, Santa & Mrs. Claus and more in Slidell’s Griffith Park
Dec. 7: CHRISTMAS IN COVINGTON - Festive fun with a parade and tree lighting
Dec. 7: WINTER ON THE WATER PARADE & FESTIVAL - Santa on parade along the Mandeville lakefront and a party at the Trailhead
Dec. 7: SANTA ON TRAILS 5K RUN/WALK - Runners in Santa suits in Fontainebleau State Park
2025
Jan. 6 – March 15: MARDI GRAS - Boats, floats and pups on parade
Jan. 10-12: ABITA SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Features, shorts and docs from around the world
March 16: CHEF SOIRÉE - Culinary delights and music under the oaks
March 29: WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE - Abita’s colossal yard sale
March 29: TOUR DE LIS LOUISIANA BIKE RIDE - “Healin’ through wheelin’” in Fontainebleau State Park
*all events are subject to rescheduling, canceling or postponing. visit our website for current information.
2025 PARADE SCHEDULE
For the latest news on parades and more, check out VisitTheNorthshore.com/mardi-gras
JANUARY 11:
Mande Kings Day Parade, Mandeville, 2 PM
St. John Fools of Misrule March, Covington, 6 PM
JANUARY 25: Krewe of Majestic, Covington, 11 AM
FEBRUARY 14: Mystic Krewe of Titans, Slidell, 6:30 PM
FEBRUARY 15:
Krewe of Bilge, Slidell, 12 PM
Krewe of Poseidon, Slidell, 6 PM
FEBRUARY 16:
Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club, Pearl River, 1 PM
Krewe of Antheia, Slidell, 1 PM
FEBRUARY 21: Krewe of Eve, Mandeville, 7 PM
FEBRUARY 22:
Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne, Slidell, 10 AM
Krewe of Tchefuncte, Madisonville, 1 PM
Mystic Krewe of Olympia, Covington, 6 PM
Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie, Slidell, 7 PM
FEBRUARY 23:
Krewe of Dionysus, Slidell, 1 PM
Krewe of Push Mow, Abita Springs, 2 PM
FEBRUARY 28: Krewe of Selene, Slidell, 6:30 PM
MARCH 1: Krewe of Bush, Bush, 9 AM
MARCH 4 - MARDI GRAS DAY:
Krewe of Kidz Wagon Parade, Slidell, 10 AM
Covington Lions Club, Covington, 10 AM
Mystick Krewe of Covington, Covington, 10:30 AM
Krewe of Bogue Falaya, Covington 11 AM
Covington Trailhead After-Party, Covington, 12-4 PM
Krewe of Chahta, Lacombe, 1 PM
Krewe of Folsom, Folsom, 2 PM
MARCH 9: Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws, Covington, 2 PM
MARCH 15: Krewe du Pooch, Mandeville, 12 PM
