Mardi Gras 2025



Streetcar Services During Mardi Gras

Streetcar service will only operate from S. Carrollton & S. Claiborne to St. Charles & Napoleon Ave.
The last streetcar traveling downtown will leave St Charles and Napoleon at 3:00pm until the parade clears St Charles Ave. A bus shuttle will be provided for services on the St. Charles line. Shuttle bus services will operate from St Charles & Valence St to Loyola & Common. The shuttle will operate outbound from Loyola & Common to St Charles & Valence.
Regular St Charles streetcar service will resume Wednesday, March 5 at 5:00am.
During parade season, the 47 streetcar will provide service from the Cemeteries Transit Center to Canal & Lasalle (Liberty).
There will be no streetcar service from Canal & Lasalle (Liberty) to Canal St Ferry Terminal until parades have cleared Canal St.
The 48 will travel between City Park and Canal & Lasalle (Liberty).
There will be no streetcar service from Canal & Lasalle (Liberty) to Canal St Ferry Terminal until parades have cleared Canal St.
Streetcar service will only operate from Canal St Ferry Terminal to the French Market.



Routes are subject to change if required by changing conditions on the ground. For most up-to-date info view Service Alerts.


Le Pass is perfect for Mardi Gras!

Use Le Pass during Mardi Gras to plan your trip and purchase fares!

Stay up-to-date on detours!

The detour information here is subject to change as conditions on the ground may require adjustments. Keep an eye on our Service Alerts page for the latest info.