News for March 2011
Mardi Gras 2011 Winds Down
March 9, 2011 | Posted in: Krewes
New Orleans celebrated another successful Mardi Gras this year with crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands. The Convention & Visitors Bureau reported that 97% of hotel rooms were booked ... » Read More
Mardi Gras 2011 in Photos
March 9, 2011 | Posted in: News
Take a look back at Mardi Gras 2011 in our Photo Gallery. View the fun and beauty of Mardi Gras in the French Quarter as well as the Krewe of Zulu passing through the neighborhood of Treme.Â&... » Read More
Lundi Gras Celebration with Zulu
March 7, 2011 | Posted in: Krewes
2011 Lundi Gras is Zulu's 19th celebration of the start of the Greatest Free Show on Earth. Zulu's President, Board of Directors, 2011 Zulu Characters and members will join to Hail our Mard... » Read More
Quintessential Mardi Gras
March 7, 2011 | Posted in: Krewes
by Errol Laborde
Recently I was talking to a man who's an official of the Knights of Hermes. He was effusive about the group's 2011 parade. "It will be the most beautiful ever,&qu... » Read More
Endymion moves to Sunday night
March 5, 2011 | Posted in: Krewes
Due to weather Endymion will roll Sunday after Bacchus along the Uptown route.
Mardi Gras Safety Tips
March 4, 2011 | Posted in: News
The New Orleans Police want you to enjoy Mardi Gras 2011. Since Mardi Gras is later in the year and corresponds with many universities' spring breaks, this could be one of the most popular Carn... » Read More
Friday night Uptown Parades roll 30 minutes earlier
March 4, 2011 | Posted in: Krewes
Due to the prediction of light rain this evening parades following the Uptown route will roll 30 minutes earlier.
Hermes 5:30 pm
Krewe d'Etat 6:00 pm
Morpheus 6:30... » Read More
Weather Causes Some Changes For Mardi Gras Weekend
March 4, 2011 | Posted in: Krewes
Rain forecasts indicate strong chances of showers for both Friday and Saturday. Be sure to bring your rain gear, and be ready to be flexible with some parade scheduling. Parades may change route or... » Read More
Last Minute Mardi Gras Tips
March 3, 2011 | Posted in: News
With over 30 parades scheduled for within the next five days, residents and visitors to New Orleans can practically run into a parade route at every turn. With the heavy traffic in the city, be sur... » Read More
