New Orleans revelers are looking forward to mild temperatures and clear skies for some of the biggest days of the Mardi Gras season this weekend, but rain is now increasingly likely for Fat Tuesday, according to forecasters.

After a weekslong pre-Lenten bash — complete with elaborate parades that meander through New Orleans, shimmery beads tossed from floats, streets lined with costumed revelers, lavish balls and seafood boils — Louisiana's 2025 Carnival Season is approaching its grand conclusion.

Members of New Orleans' Black Masking Indians are preparing for to reveal their colorful and elaborate suits on Fat Tuesday.

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There is a chance for rain on Fat Tuesday, and local forecasters have not pinned down exactly when showers will come to New Orleans. The latest forecast released Friday, however, is showing the rain may hold off until Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service of New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.

Mardi Gras weekend is finally here, and there are dozens of Carnival parades rolling across New Orleans. Below you can find the full schedule of parades that you can track with the WDSU Parade tracker. d'Etat at 6:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans