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Mardi Gras New Orleans

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 March for "The Greatest Free Show on Earth."

Mardi Gras 2026 is Tuesday, February 17. We're counting down the minutes.

Mardi Gras Packages

Check out these packages offering an up-front view of passing parades, along with that delicious New Orleans food (not to mention bathroom privileges)!

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Parade Schedule

Check out this years lineup for Mardi Gras parades and krewes.

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What's New

Family Easter Parades In The French Quarter

April 1, 2025

If you love Mardi Gras-style parades (and who doesn’t), head down to the Vieux Carré on Sunday, April 20th, for two Easter Parades the whole family can enjoy… Read More

Want More Parades? We Got 'Em!

March 7, 2025

Miss Mardi Gras? Awwwwww. Lucky for you, parades will be rolling in the Big Easy for St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day, and you'll get another chance to see Mardi Gras Indians… Read More

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Keep the party going, check out St. Patrick's day parade

Can't make it for Mardi Gras?

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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