New Orleans is currently in Phase II of our reopening with most hotels, restaurants and attractions open with extensive Covid-19 safety measures in place. While we expect to celebrate Mardi Gras in 2021 and are making plans as usual, chances are won’t have a definitive answer from the Mayor's office before early fall. When we know, you’ll be the first to know.
For the latest news on Mardi Gras, go to our What's New section.
What is a Mardi Gras Indian? Where are the best places for families to enjoy the fun? Are there still hotel rooms available? Which krewes have the best throws? What are the chances of catching a Zulu coconut?
You'll find the answers to all these questions and more right here at MardiGrasNewOrleans.com – your catch-all for everything Carnival. Don your purple, green and gold and join us in New Orleans this February for "The Greatest Free Show on Earth."
Mardi Gras 2021 is Tuesday, February 16. We're counting down the minutes.
As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!"… READ MORE
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Parade Videos & Much More!
Here you can enjoy some of our favorite video clips from Mardi Gras, including celebrity interviews and the Zulu parade.
2021 Parade Schedule
Information and interactive routes for each parade. For family-friendly fun try Family Gras, a FREE celebration of carnival in Metairie with outdoor concerts.
Could Mardi Gras possibly be canceled in 2021? We’re all yelling, “No Pocky Way!” Mardi Gras 1918 before the Spanish Flu Pandemic. Photo credit: John Tibule Mendes / Public domain Let’s make one thing … Read More
They’re Wearing Mardi Gras Beads at the Pearly Gates. Blaine Kern created Rex's Boeuf Gras float in 1959. On Thursday, June 25, 2020, New Orleans lost “Mr. Mardi Gras,” famous parade/float designer Blaine… Read More
Keep the party going, check out St. Patrick’s day parade
It’s always Carnival Time at Mardi Gras World, where you can see float makers at work, try on costumes, discover fascinating history – even sample king cake!
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