Fools of Misrule
Saturday, January 9, 2027 · 4:00 PM tentative
2027 theme & Grand Marshal
- Theme
- To be announced
- Grand Marshal
- To be announced
We only list a 2027 theme or Grand Marshal once it has been publicly announced, with a link to the announcement.
Route map
Route based on 2026 published route; 2027 route to be confirmed
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Route line drawn by us on OpenStreetMap streets from the published route description (MardiGrasNewOrleans.com). Street View opens Google Maps in a new tab; imagery may not exist for every spot. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Photos
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About Fools of Misrule
A Covington marching parade with flambeaux, a brass band and costumed revelers, led by the “Lord of Misrule”. Its rituals borrow from an old English tradition of unruly street processions; it honors the historic St. John district of old Covington. [source]
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Sources
- MardiGrasNewOrleans.com – Fools of Misrule profile and route
- MardiGrasNewOrleans.com – 2027 Parade Schedule
Projected weather in the header (at the listed, tentative start time) appears about two weeks before the parade. Weather: Open-Meteo.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons (credits under each photo). Map and restaurant data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Last checked 2026-10-23. Spot an error? Tell us.