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)!

Enter Our 2026 Photo Contest

Photo Contest from Monday, January 6th through Tuesday, February 24th at noon (one week from Mardi Gras Day).

The Mardi Gras New Orleans team will pick the finalists and then the public will get a chance to vote from Friday, February 27th through Thursday March 5th. You can vote once a day! The winner will be announced Friday, March 6th at 5 p.m.

Parade Schedule

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

2025 mardigras pics

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What's New

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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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