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Updated Feb 16, 2026 - Mardi Gras

How to watch Mardi Gras live from anywhere

Carlie Kollath Wells

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Photo shows the St. Augustine High School marching band with their instruments. They are marching in front of a Mardi Gras float in the Endymion parade. — The St. Augustine High School Marching 100 performs during the Krewe of Endymion parade on Saturday. Photo: Michael DeMocker/Getty Images

Not everyone is lucky enough to be in New Orleans for the biggest free party on Earth.

Why it matters: There are livestream options for Mardi Gras.

🥳 Parade Cam: The Times-Picayune streams the parades live from a viewing stand on St. Charles Avenue.

🤩 Bourbon Street: EarthCam broadcasts live 24/7. You can watch from the street or the balcony of Cat's Meow.

Cat's Meow also streams its karaoke stage.

📺 WWL, WDSU, Fox 8 and WGNO all stream online.

Expect costumed reporters and lots of festivities. The local TV stations usually broadcast the parades all morning.

📻 WWOZ streams local music.

👑 Meeting of the Courts: Watch the Rex Ball and the meeting of the courts of Rex and Comus, starting at 7pm.

The commentary from Peggy Scott Laborde and husband, Errol, has a cult following and an annual bingo card.
Don't miss the dancing heads!

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