32nd Annual Zulu Lundi Gras Festival 2026 | FREE Riverfront Celebration
Schedule
Mon Feb 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Woldenberg Riverfront Park | New Orleans, Louisiana
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Join the 32nd Annual Zulu Lundi Gras Festival – the ultimate pre-Mardi Gras celebration along the beautiful Mississippi River in the French Quarter!**Date & Time:** Monday, February 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
**Location:** Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi River, French Quarter, New Orleans
**About the Festival:**
The Zulu Lundi Gras Festival is a fun-filled day allowing New Orleanians and visitors a close-up look at Zulu Pageantry. Hosted by the 800 members of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, this festival welcomes you to a day of food, music, arts, and crafts along the beautiful riverfront.
**Festival Highlights:**
• THREE performance stages featuring local, world-renowned, and Grammy award-winning entertainers
• Ceremonial arrival of Zulu and Rex kings by riverboat
• Authentic New Orleans food vendors
• Arts and crafts vendors
• Community celebrations and Zulu pageantry
• One of the most photographed pre-Mardi Gras events
**Who It's For:**
• First-time Mardi Gras visitors
• Families with children
• Culture lovers and photographers
• Anyone wanting an authentic New Orleans Carnival experience
**About Krewe of Zulu:**
Founded in 1909, the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club is one of New Orleans' most celebrated Carnival organizations, known for their vibrant traditions and community spirit.
**Admission:** FREE (VIP packages available)
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Where is it happening?
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, United States
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