Band readies for 2014 Carnival

Saturday (Feb. 22) marks the first appearance of the Carnival season for the Tulane University Marching Band. The band will appear in three parades leading up to Mardi Gras Day, when it will march with the Krewe of Rex.

For more information about parade routes throughout the city check the Mardi Gras New Orleans website for a full list of this season's parades and printable maps of each route.

Be sure to download the parade schedule below and wear your school colors along the route.

(Infographic by Tracey Bellina)