New Mardi Gras Parade Rules from the New Orleans City Council
Sep 1, 2024
Ever found yourself annoyed by groups who camp out on the parade route, block off more space than they really need, preventing others to get close to the parade… Read More
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 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. 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
Join Our NewsletterCheck out these packages offering an up-front view of passing parades, along with that delicious New Orleans food (not to mention bathroom privileges)!
Here you can enjoy some of our favorite video clips from Mardi Gras, including celebrity interviews and the Zulu parade.
Check out this years lineup for Mardi Gras parades and krewes.
Sep 1, 2024
Ever found yourself annoyed by groups who camp out on the parade route, block off more space than they really need, preventing others to get close to the parade… Read More
Aug 22, 2024
Think you need feet to parade? The 2nd Annual Krewe du Fool's Mermaid Parade on Saturday, August 31st is about to prove that notion wrong. The krewe, known for their annual parade on April Fool's Day, invites you to come dance, prance or swim to the parade route… 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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