GRETNA, La. (WGNO)— Mardi Gras season is finally here!

The City of Gretna kicks off the season with many different events scheduled throughout February.

Below is a schedule of events to experience along Huey P. Long Avenue:

• A Toast to Mardi Gras in Gretna
• Wednesday, February 9, 6:30 PM
• Enjoy a stroll along Huey P. Long Ave, stopping at each participating restaurant/bar for a
• signature drink in your official Parade the Huey glass.
• Keep this glass for use throughout the month of February for drink specials at participating Gretna businesses.
• Bubbles on Parade
• Wednesday, February 9 – Monday, February 14
• Bring your own picnic/drinks and enjoy the lights from inside a personal bubble tent on the Huey P. Long median.
• Accommodates parties of up to 6 per tent. Call tourism office for pricing, times & availability-504.363.1580.
• G-REDI King Cake Social
• Coordinated with GEDA
• Thursday, February 10, 5:30 PM
• Sample delicious king cakes from area bakeries and vote for your favorite. $5 admission.
• Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts, 4th Street & Huey P. Long Avenue
• Parade the Huey
• Friday, February 11, 6:00 PM
• Gretna Krewe of House Floats drive-by viewing on Huey P. Long and neighboring streets.
• 2022 Theme – Hansel & Gretna: A Grimm Fairytale
• Gretna residents are encouraged to participate by decorating their porches/yards
• in purple, green, and gold, and handing out beads to the passing cars.
• Go to www.gretnala.com/MardiGras for the link to register your Gretna home.
• Also, enjoy the Mardi Gras decorations and oaks lit along the Huey P. Long median –
• 10th Street to the river through Mardi Gras.
• Gretna Farmers’ Market “Magic Ladle” 8th Annual Soup Cook-off
• Saturday, February 12, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
• For $5.00, sample all the tasty team entries and vote on your favorite. Awards presented at 1:00 PM.
• Gretna Market Place, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets
• Krewe of Kuties Parade
• Saturday, February 12, 2:00 PM
• Bring the little ones to this children’s parade that circles Huey P. Long Avenue from 2nd to 10th to 3rd Streets.
• Love Is in the Air Concert
• Saturday, February 12, 7:00 PM
• Glenn Boyd sings Lionel Richie’s greatest love ballads and hits.
• Tickets available through Eventbrite at www.GretnaCCA.com.
• Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts, 4th Street & Huey P. Long Avenue
• Grela Celebrates Lundi Gras 2022
• Sponsored by GEDA
• Monday, February 28, 6:00-10:00 PM
• Bring the family and come “Party on the Huey” at this annual event. Band to be announced.
• Gretna Market Place, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets