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Terminology can be a bit confusing, not unusual for New Orleans. Very strictly speaking "Mardi Gras" is a day, Fat Tuesday (February 13 in 2018), the day before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent). Carnival is a season, commencing on January 6th (Twelfth Night) and continuing through to, and increasing in intensity until, sundown/midnight on According to the History Channel, Mardi Gras first came to the United States “when the French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville camped about 60 miles downriver from the future site of New Orleans. Knowing it was Fat Tuesday back in France, Iberville named the spot Point du Mardi Gras and held a small gala. While Mardi Gras has a somewhat seedy reputation, that misconception is largely fueled by drunken and misbehaved tourists unaccustomed to New Orleans' special brand of partying. First off, Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday" is actually just one day, the culmination of a month-long Carnival Season. It's also a statewide public holiday in I will point out that Mardi Gras is also a season for New Orleans, not just a day or single parade. If they are concerned about Mardi Gras day crowds (or the same huge crowds the entire weekend before Fat Tuesday) they could change their schedule to come in the weekend before that (approx 10 days prior to Mardi Gras day) and get a handful less It depends. New Orleans is a blast during Mardi Gras, but a lot of restaurants are fully booked or closed, many businesses in general close or get extremely packed, especially anything on a parade route. So if you're planning on going to certain restaurants or see certain attractions, it may be difficult. 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. New Orleans Mardi Gras World Behind-the-Scenes Tour. 272. Carnival. from . $29.95. per adult. Truly worth a couple hours of time while you’re in NOLA! I’ve 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. This first-time New Orleans Mardi Gras guide shares everything you need to know about visiting NOLA during the carnival season, including Mardi Gras tips, best parades, partying on Bourbon Street, hotels, restaurants, bars, activities, and more. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana is an iconic celebration that welcomes nearly 1.5 million visitors each year, so it’s no surprise that planning your first visit to this world-famous holiday can be quite the daunting task. We had the joy of visiting our first Mardi Gras in 2023 and came up with a list of the top things that we think every Mardi Gras goer could benefit from knowing before Thinking of planning our first-ever visit to New Orleans for a few days the weekend right after Mardi Gras ends (arriving Feb. 27, 2020). Wondering if there’s still lots to do/see/ experience that weekend, or if the whole place is totally hung over.
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