The countdown to Mardi Gras is on

After an early carnival season in 2018, Mardi Gras 2019 will fall on Tuesday, March 5. Even though you might have to wait until March for Endymion, Bacchus, Orpheus, Zulu and Rex, the first parades start rolling earlier.

Download the complimentary WWL-TV 2019 Mardi Gras Parade Tracker app now in the iTunes store or on Google Play for the latest Mardi Gras news, weather and parade updates.

Start making your 2019 parade plans now with the Mardi Gras 2019 parade schedule, and tune into “Eyewitness News” on WWL-TV and WWLTV.com for Mardi Gras coverage throughout carnival season.

– WWL-TV, Part of Tegna Local Louisiana