Come to Mardi Gras - Tuesday, March 8th, 2011!
This site introduces you to the major participants of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, provides updated parade information and parade routes, the truth about our Mardi Gras traditions, the best places to get your Mardi Gras beads, masks, and kingcakes ... and more!
Float parades from Friday, Feb 25th to Fat Tuesday, March 8th.
As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit
our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!
While the excitement of New Orleans with its music, food and culture is year-round, we invite everyone to experience Mardi Gras at least once in their lifetime. Make your plans now to be a part of this great tradition and see firsthand why we say
"Laissez les bon temps rouler!".
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