The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council will host a public meeting on Thursday, July 24 at 5 pm. The council is scheduled to hear updates from multiple City departments on the preparations the 2026 Mardi Gras season. The council’s meetings are held at the Basin Street Station at 501 Basin Street. The meetings are open to the public. Follow the link below to see the Council’s agenda for the meeting. UPDATE: Video of meeting posted.