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Will Mardi Gras parades happen in 2022?

Today is Tuesday, and 22 Tuesdays from now is Mardi Gras. Speculation is rising that New Orleans could have a more traditional parade season coming in 2022.
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Today is Tuesday, and 22 Tuesdays from now is Mardi Gras. Speculation is rising that New Orleans could have a more traditional parade season coming in 2022.

"It's at an all time high, I mean, even more than after Katrina," said Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy. Hardy says every krewe captain he's spoken with is working on the assumption Mardi Gras 2022 will happen.


"I haven't talked to one Krewe captain who said, 'I don't know, I'm not sure,'" Hardy continued. "Everybody's acting like this is going to happen."

Hardy said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell's recent letter urging vaccinations among members is being taken as a strong hint some from of parading will happen. And he said the community needs them more than ever:

"Now two events, COVID, and a hurricane we're recovering from," said Hardy, "so if we ever needed an opportunity to celebrate it's in 2022."