Krewe of UNO

Carnival season on the lakefront is highlighted every year by the Krewe of UNO campus Mardi Gras parade!

After being piloted in 2010 by staff in Student Affairs and Facilities Services, the Krewe of UNO Mardi Gras Parade became an annual tradition in 2016, once again bringing the Carnival spirit to the shores of Lake Pontchartrain! Each year, the parade rolls through the campus streets on the Tuesday before Mardi Gras. Participants include campus offices, student organizations, and community members eager to celebrate the season for the University of New Orleans and its surrounding community.

February 6th, 2024

Thank you for celebrating Carnival season with UNO! There were multiple ways to participate for the 2024 parade, which rolled on Tuesday, Feb. 6th at 12:30 p.m. This year's theme was "Ladies First" celebrating our first female University president and other famous firsts at the University!

Watch the Parade

For future parades: Participants may register a parade float, walking group, or a watch party along the parade route. Volunteers may also register to assist with the parade logistics. Additional details about participation requirements and expectations are listed on the Krewe of UNO registration form when it is released. It is never too early to start thinking about 2025 ideas!

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler with your Krewe of UNO!

Map of the parade route starting from the University Center to Leon C Simon and back to the University Center

Watching the 2024 Parade

On-campus students, faculty, and staff

There's no bad place to watch the parade! Chartwell's Dining Services will have special giveaways along the route from the Cove to the University Center!

Community members

Please note that if you're coming from campus to watch the parade, the University Center parking lot will be be closed for staging.

Parents & family members of K-12 students

We are excited to welcome students from Hynes, Morris Jeff, and Sophie B. Wright in our annual parade! Parents who are coming to campus to watch the parade should be in contact with your respective school's administration for more information about where to park and meet to watch together!

Join us online!

The Krewe of UNO is livestreamed each year from the University of New Orleans' Facebook Page. Feel free to join us wherever you are and watch the recording now!

Support the Parade

The Krewe of UNO Parade is a labor of love made possible by the generous support of our UNO community.

Donate Today!

Become a Parade Sponsor

Your generous donations would be a huge help to support entertainment, parade publicity and general administrative costs of coordinating the annual Krewe of UNO Parade. The parade is a favorite tradition for the University of New Orleans community and Hynes Charter School, with hundreds of viewers on-campus and over one thousand livestream viewers on Facebook Live each year.

Click here to become a Parade Sponsor!

Review the Sponsorship Packet

For questions pertaining to sponsorships, please contact LeeAnne Sipe at the University of New Orleans: 504-280-7449 | Email: lsipe@uno.edu.