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Keep these six safety tips in mind as you enjoy Mardi Gras on bike: 1. Look for Hazards During Mardi Gras beadss and hazards abound. Watch for items that could puncture your tires, get caught in wheel spokes, or damage your chain. While riding a bike, keep in mind that beads around your neck are dangerous while your riding. 2. Be Prepared Like every balcony in the French Quarter, the streets of New Orleans are overcrowded during Carnival season. The population of the city goes up by the thousands in a matter of days. Many streets close down for parades, and taxis, rideshares and pedicabs can only get you so close to the action. By car. The key to driving during Mardi Gras is patience. When parking, make sure you pay attention to posted signs. What’s more, do not block hydrants, driveways, sidewalks, or fire lanes, and do not park on a neutral ground (median) or within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign. New Orleans is a pretty popular place around Carnival season. Hotels fill-up, relatives you haven’t heard from for a year call and ask if they can sleep on your couch, etc. Come Mardi Gras, streets are closed for parades, streetcars and busses run on irregular schedules, and it can all become quite confusing on how to get around the city to have the best experience. F’sure, getting around New Orleans during Mardi Gras has always been fraught. But thanks to ride-sharing and public transit apps, plus a new streetcar line, it’s never been easier to get by in New Orleans without having a car. Both Uber and Lyft operate in the metro area, making it possible to summon rides in minutes at the tap of a button Getting OUT the box before the streets close (generally 1 hour before the first parade) and staying out is your best bet to have a full day of fun in neighborhoods like Midcity/City Park (check out New Orleans Museum of Art), Bywater/Marigny or out of town at a plantation tour or in the bayou/swamp (those shuttles usually do early a.m. pick ups To get the full experience on Mardi Gras Day, you can get up in the early morning hours to catch the Mardi Gras Indians, the Jefferson City Buzzards Marching Krewe or Pete Fountain’s Half-Fast With Rex, Zulu, doubloons, flambeaus, and king cake, Mardi Gras may sound confusing, but we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you understand all things Mardi Gras. Book your trip and head on down to New Orleans for the greatest and most historic celebration on earth. Mardi Gras parades are back for the first time since 2020, and with parades in the streets of New Orleans come changes to traffic, public transit and pedestrian routes. How do I get around New Orleans during Mardi Gras? The easiest way to get around New Orleans during Mardi Gras is on foot. There are lots of streets in the French Quarter that are closed off to cars and open only to pedestrians, making it much easier (and cooler!) to mingle with all the other mardi-gras goers. Mardi Gras Tips from NOLA Locals: What to Know Before You Go Essential Mardi Gras Advice from NOLA Insiders. New Orleans comes alive during Mardi Gras in ways that are impossible to capture until you’ve seen it with your own eyes. Ronny Maye shares dining and drink experiences around the globe. Follow Author. Mar 02, 2025, 12:01pm EST Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 21, 2023. - Shrove Tuesday Believe it or not, New Orleanians like Mardi Gras cups. We use them as measuring cups throughout the year (as in, cover your red beans with four Mardi Gras cups of water and soak overnight). They’re also great to pull out during crawfish boils and, of course, parade parties if you live on the route and have a group of friends using your house Mardi Gras in New Orleans is arguably the best party you'll find in the United States. Every year over a million people travel to New Orleans to join in the fun during Carnival season, which begins on January 6, known as Epiphany or Twelfth Night, and lasts until Mardi Gras or "Fat Tuesday." Transportation Tips for Mardi Gras 2025. If you’re visiting NOLA during Mardi Gras, getting around requires some planning since many streets are closed for parades. Public transportation, ride shares, and walking are your best options. Pro Tip: Stay near the parade routes to save your energy for the festivities. Where to Stay for Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Book your Mardi Gras trip well in advance to make sure you have accommodations. With so much happening, staying near the action can make your Mardi Gras trip much easier. Uptown: Ideal for being close to parade routes while enjoying a quieter neighborhood vibe, great for families.
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