2 days ago · French for “Fat Tuesday,” Mardi Gras is the end of the Carnival season, which officially kicks off on January 6th (Twelfth Night) and ends just before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. ... Avoid the FQ with Kids: During Mardi Gras, the French Quarter becomes an adult-focused area with risqué behavior like revealing costumes and flashing for ...

3 days ago · NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season kicked off on January 6 with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line and an annual procession honoring Joan of Arc in the French Quarter.

2 days ago · As you stroll through the French Quarter or Uptown during Mardi Gras, you’ll often be able to catch live music and street performances that add to the celebration. New Orleans is world-renowned for its music, and during Mardi Gras the city comes alive with brass bands, jazz, and impromptu street performances, turning every corner into a stage

Mar 5, 2019 · Whether you’re looking for a great hotel for your New Orleans Mardi Gras stay, ideas for a Mardi Gras parade plan, help on finding must-see parades throughout the city and in the French Quarter, where to stand or sit, what to wear, what …

When it comes to experiencing New Orleans Mardi Gras like a local, it’s all about location. Since the majority of the action is just steps from the parade routes, the ideal New Orleans hotels are located in the French Quarter and downtown.

!Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info.

Jan 22, 2025 · This cash-only, 24-hour corner store and deli is the best spot for late-night (and early morning) eats in the Quarter —especially during Mardi Gras. The po’boys are hefty and flavorful ...

5 days ago · Expect hand-made costumes and throws as the 200-member Krewe Mosaïque marches through the French Quarter on Saturday evening. In its second year, the Mosaïque parade is meant to celebrate the do ...

Nov 26, 2024 · The most famous (or perhaps infamous?) balconies in New Orleans during Mardi Gras are those which are found on Bourbon Street in the French quarter. However, since the 1960s the major motorized parades haven’t gone down Bourbon Street as it is too narrow.

With Rex, Zulu, doubloons, flambeaus, and king cake, Mardi Gras may sound confusing, but we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you understand all things Mardi Gras. Book your trip and head on down to New Orleans for the greatest and most historic celebration on earth.