Editor's note: During Mardi Gras season, the intersection of Amelia Street and St. Charles has become infamous for its underage party scene. We asked a writer with our friends at JRNOLA to write New Orleans is cranking up the volume for Mardi Gras 2025, and there’s excitement in the air for what is often hailed as the greatest free show on earth. This iconic festival, culminating on Tuesday, March 4, is deeply rooted in Christian and Roman Catholic traditions but has evolved into a secular celebration. Amelia Street has become infamous for its underage party scene. Gambit Weekly asked a writer with New Orleans Junior Journalism Program to write an essay looking into the strange and foreign culture Everything to know about 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras parking, street closures, public transit. BY MARCO CARTOLANO and JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writers; Feb 20, 2025 Feb 20, 2025; Mardi Gras revelers greet a float from the Zulu parade at the corner of St. Charles and Canal Streets in New Orleans, La., on Mardi Gras day Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997. (AP Photo/Andrew J. Cohoon) Share New Orleans comes alive during Mardi Gras in ways that are impossible to capture until you’ve seen it with your own eyes. The vibrant parades, dazzling costumes, and infectious energy create an experience that's truly one-of-a-kind—but, let’s be honest, it can also overwhelm first-timers. Mardi Gras in New Orleans: what to eat, drink and do From king cakes and costumes to parades and parties, here's what to know about Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Wednesday January 22 2025 A JRNOLA writer reports on the Mardi Gras party scene at Amelia and St. Charles. BECOME A GAMBIT MEMBER AND JOIN OUR KREWE TODAY For more than 40 years, Gambit has covered New Orleans, for New Food & Drink at Mardi Gras. New Orleans is known for its food and cocktails, and Mardi Gras is no exception. 2020 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone But this year, Johnson, a New Orleans-area native, did not know what to expect during Mardi Gras. Only two months ago, a driver raced a rented Ford F-150 truck down several crowded blocks of Krewe of Muses at Mardi Gras New Orleans; Krewe of Bacchus at Mardi Gras New Orleans; Flying Butterfles at Krewe of Muses; Bacchawhoppa Float at Krewe of Bacchus; Marching Band at Mardi Gras New Orleans; Post Mardi Gras Cleanup; Mardi Gras 2014; Mardi Gras Inside & Out Volume 1; Mardi Gras Inside & Out Volume 2; Mardi Gras Inside & Out Volume 3 Alice and Amelia is a well curated clothing and gift boutique located at 4432 Magazine Street in New Orleans. We strive to bring you a unique selection of eye pleasing and practical gifts originating from small women owned or family owned businesses. Gifts that we would want for ourselves. We carry a selection of ladies dresses and accessories and men's shirts perfect for our climate. Our baby Mardi Gras may be an ancient celebration but there's always something new to discover. As the krewes announce their 2025 themes, throws and celebrity monarchs and riders, we'll post that information here Amelia EarHawts Cabin Krewe. Not many people realize famed female pilot, Amelia Earhart, stopped in New Orleans on her final, tragic attempt to circle the globe. But that’s not the city’s only connection to the aviator. Today, a dance krewe honors her name, dancing down the street in as many as five parades each Carnival! Sold: 2 beds, 1.5 baths, 1610 sq. ft. condo located at 1223 Amelia St #1223, New Orleans, LA 70115 sold for $470,000 on Sep 27, 2024. MLS# 2447006. New custom renovation of this charming 2 bedroom Sold: 7 beds, 7 baths, 6500 sq. ft. house located at 1641 Amelia St, New Orleans, LA 70115 sold for $1,950,000 on Apr 19, 2024. MLS# 2423985. This grand Uptown home is a magnificent and handsome It A no parking on the parade route sign on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans is still covered in beads one week past Mardi Gras. Author: Nigell Moses / WWL Louisiana Published: 5:49 PM CST February New Orleans, Louisiana ---"The Mayfair Lounge" is a "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite "must-be 21 buzzer-in" dive bar The atmosphere is comfortable with decades of assorted bar flair covering the ceiling, with much of it attached to 2 old-time metal bed springs Sold: 4 beds, 3 baths, 2289 sq. ft. house located at 1904 Amelia St, New Orleans, LA 70115 sold for $625,000 on Dec 13, 2024. MLS# 2473408. Stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in the heart of Uptown Ne An Italianate mansion in the heart of New Orleans recently returned to the market with a price reduction.. The impeccably restored, 19th-century home at 1641 Amelia Street was previously listed in
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