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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

Rudolph Will Roll on Dec. 6th

November, 2025

The 4th Annual Manning Family Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade will take place Saturday, December 6 starting at 11 a.m… » Read More

Just Boo It! The 2025 Krewe of Boo Parade

August, 2025

The parade will roll at sunset on Saturday, October 25, 2025, through the French Quarter to the Warehouse District… 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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