Mardi Gras

Patio Planters Jazz Up the Quarter During Mardi Gras

The French Quarter is more than a top tourist destination. More than 3,000 people are proud to call it home. Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré, the non-profit behind beloved events such as Caroling in Jackson Square, has made it their mission to promote the neighborhood aspect of the French Quarter. To encourage community spirit, they sponsor decorating competitions at Halloween, Christmas and, yes, Mardi Gras. A committee of 6-10… Read More »

Things to Do November 17-23

Fringe Fest Wednesday, November 19- Sunday, November 23  From frequent parades to drinks to go, in New Orleans we do things a little differently, and everyone marches to their own drummer. Billed as as "the festival of the wild, weird, fresh, and original,” Fringe Fest embraces our unique sense of quirkiness. These performances include comedy, drama, dance, musical theater, storytelling, and more. While the whole lineup is enjoyable, we recommend… Read More »

Mardi Gras, Super Bowl Hotel Rooms Available

But I have a feeling they won’t last long! For my fellow procrastinators that like to wait to the last minute and live dangerously, I have a little bit of good news for you. As of the writing of this post, there are still some hotel rooms available for the 2013 Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. However, please hurry because I know that they won’t stay unreserved for long… Read More »

An All-New MardiGrasNewOrleans.com

Mardi Gras' premier website has been re-designed to serve you better! Have you seen the new MardiGrasNewOrleans.com? The premier site for Mardi Gras in New Orleans has been redesigned from the ground up. You can still find the same great content for history and shopping, and the schedule and map system has been recreated to help you keep up with all of the krewes. Use the site on the go… Read More »

The Mardi Gras Indians Prepare for Super Sunday

For those of you still wanting to hang on to this year's Mardi Gras excitment, check out the Mardi Gras Indians. After becoming well known from the popularity of HBO's show Treme, the press is paying will be paying more attention to the New Orleans tradition of Super Sunday (St. Joseph's Day, Sunday, March 20th). On this day, the Mardi Gras Indians will march in their "Super Sunday" parade complete… Read More »

Mardi Gras New Orleans Mobile Version

Heading to any Mardi Gras parades this weekend? Check out our newly launched mobile-version of MardiGrasNewOrleans.com from your cellphone for quick access to all parade schedules and routes! While you're at the parade, you can upload photos from the parade directly to our Photo Gallery. And, you can keep up with the latest news on our Mardi Gras blog.Have a great time. Stay informed. And let the good times roll! Read More »

Mardi Gras at the Bourbon Vieux

Have you made your Mardi Gras plans yet? Mardi Gras is one of the biggest parties in the world, with people coming to New Orleans from nations around the globe. Mardi Gras offers a host of parades, and some locations like Bourbon Street are always alive with festivities. While many enjoy getting in the middle of the partygoers on the French Quarter streets, Mardi Gras is an entirely different experience… Read More »

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This is one of the biggest Mardi Gras seasons we've seen in a long time! Every parade has a tribute to the Saints ... the entire city is living its dream ... many are calling it "Lombardi Gras" :) People who don't know one another are high-fiving; after the NFC win the happiness was palpable. After the Superbowl, you would have thought it was Mardi Gras day .... tenfold. Every… Read More »

Thursday night Mardi Gras parades cancelled

Krewe of Muses parade until Friday, after the Krewe of Morpheus parade. Knights of Babylon parade postponed until Sunday, 10:15 a.m. before the Krewe of Okeanos parade. The Krewe of Chaos had canceled their parade for this year. Read More »

Drew Brees named King Bacchus!

Drew Brees, the beloved Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, has two very important dates coming up! Sunday, February 7, he’s going to lead the Saints to WIN the SuperBowl! But then…another big day…Sunday, Feb 14, he will reign as King of the Krewe of Bacchus!Fans will definitely flock to the streets for the chance to see Drew as King and hope to catch some special doubloons or beads from… Read More »