The Lundi Gras Celebration is a festival that captures the true spirit of New Orleans. Thousands of guests gather along the riverfront for an unforgettable experience featuring live musical performances, mouthwatering local cuisine, craft beverages, and a showcase of talented local artists and makers. The day builds to a spectacular finale as the majestic kings of Rex and Zulu arrive, greeted by cheering crowds and honored with a formal proclamation by the Mayor of New Orleans. The ceremonial handing over of the keys to the city to Rex, the King of Carnival, symbolizes the official start of Mardi Gras. The evening concludes with a dazzling fireworks display over the Mississippi River, broadcast live on WWL-TV—a moment that unites the city in joy and celebration.

11am: Treme Brass Band

12:30pm: Flow Tribe

2:00pm: Retro Punkz

3:30pm: Brass-A-Holics

5pm: Big Sam and The Funky Nations

6pm: Arrival of Rex, Zulu, & The Mayor of New Orleans

6:25pm: Fireworks showcase over the Mississippi River

6:30pm: Big Sam and The Funky Nations

Free & Open to the Public