Mardi Gras 2026
Streetcar Services During Mardi Gras
| St. Charles streetcar line has been de-energized for the remainder of the parade season. Buses will continue to operate on the streetcar route until pedestrian traffic becomes unsafe. |
| Shuttle bus services will operate from St Charles & Valence to Loyola & Common. The shuttle will operate outbound from Loyola & Common to St Charles & Valence. |
| During and ahead of parades, consider taking alternate bus routes when possible to reduce delays to your ride. |
| Regular St Charles streetcar service will resume Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 am. |
| Streetcars will not service Rampart corridor before and during parades. Service will run between Union Passenger terminal and Canal St. When streetcars are not in operation, riders can use the #8, #55, or #91 buses along Rampart St. to access the Central Business District (CBD). |
| Streetcars will not run on line Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 14. Bus will service line during this period. |
| During Mardi Gras season, the 47 streetcar will provide service from the Cemeteries Transit Center to Canal & Lasalle (Liberty). |
| There will be no streetcar service from Canal & Lasalle (Liberty) to Canal St Ferry Terminal until parades have cleared Canal St. |
| Streetcars will not run on line Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 14. Bus will service line during this period. |
| During Mardi Gras season, the 48 will travel between City Park and Canal & Lasalle (Liberty). |
| There will be no streetcar service from Canal & Lasalle (Liberty) to Canal St Ferry Terminal until parades have cleared Canal St. |
| Regular service. |
Routes are subject to change if required by changing conditions on the ground. For most up-to-date info view Service Alerts.
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