Geauxly Weekend Guide
Fri Feb 6 – Sun Feb 8, 2026 • Northshore + NOLA • Times are local (CST)
Hey y’all — this weekend is STACKED (parades + music + markets + a few chill daytime breaks).
Here’s the curated shortlist so you can make plans fast.
Top 5 can’t-miss picks
Krewe of Eve (Fri night, Northshore classic)
Krewe of Tchefuncte Boat Parade (Sat noon on the river = peak Northshore)
Uptown Saturday Parade Stack on St. Charles Avenue (Pontchartrain → Freret, all-day energy)
Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie Parade (Sat night, artsy + MoonPies)
Sunday Uptown Run (Femme Fatale → King Arthur, big but still early-season manageable)
Quick parade sanity tips
Pick one “home base” spot and let the parade come to you (don’t try to chase everything).
If you’re bringing kids: pack snacks, wipes, and a small bag for throws.
Night parades feel colder than you think — bring a light layer.
Friday — Feb 6
Krewe of Eve
When: Friday, 7:00 PM
Where: Mandeville (traditional route)
What: One of the Northshore’s biggest, family-friendly night parades — great throws + small-town Mardi Gras vibes without the chaos.
Krewe of Oshun
When: Friday, 5:30 PM
Where: Uptown New Orleans (St. Charles route)
What: An early-evening roll with bands + dancers — a perfect “start the weekend” parade.
Krewe of Cleopatra
When: Friday, after Oshun (~6:30–7:00 PM)
Where: Uptown / CBD New Orleans (St. Charles route)
What: Big signature floats + heavy throw action. If you’re going into the city Friday, this is the one.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art — “Each One Teach One” exhibition
When: Friday daytime (museum hours)
Where: New Orleans
What: A solid daytime cultural stop before you switch into parade mode.
Crescent City Farmers Market
When: Friday morning + Sunday morning (confirm location/hours for each day)
Where: New Orleans (varies by market day)
What: Stock up before the parade weekend — produce, prepared foods, and local vendors.
Saturday — Feb 7
Krewe of Tchefuncte Boat Parade
When: Saturday, 12:00 PM
Where: Madisonville (on the Tchefuncte River)
What: Decorated boats cruising the river — super local, super photogenic, super family-friendly.