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The weekend before Mardi Gras all the action is on this route, but Lundi and Mardi Gras most of the action is downtown. Uptown parades (the ones on St. Charles) are the ones with the big elaborate floats that throw all the beads, downtown parades (usually start in the Marigny but go through parts of the French Quarter, Treme and Bywater) are 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. Also just a heads up for next year, there are other ways to celebrate Mardi Gras! Plenty of low-key events like the Film Festival (still an option for this year the 2nd of March I think), Fair Day, musicals etc Mardi Gras is an integral part of the culture of New Orleans - like Loup mentioned, his mother-in-law participated for more than 50 years. This isn't *just* a big party, it is a cultural event spanning weeks with lots of parades, balls, and other events that go on. Despite what you might have heard, Mardi Gras actually is a family-friendly event. Image courtesy of Mills Baker via Flickr. 2. Carnival Veterans Go Long, Not Hard. Given that Mardi Gras is the culmination of a month-long party, any skillful local will avoid drinking the whole keg in a single night. We will be in New Orleans February 25-March 1. We will get to see the following parades: Druids. Nyx. Babylon. Chaos. Muses. Are the grandstands worth it? Do you have a good view? Do you feel "included" in the parade? Answer 1 of 7: Is Mardis Gras World worth a stop? What is exactly is there to do there? Is it just parts of the floats that are used in the parade and a gift shop or is there more going on? Mardi Gras has a long history dating back thousands of years, originating from ancient Roman and pagan celebrations, which we may not be aware of. But is all the hype surrounding Mardi Gras worth it? Well, let's consider the pros and cons before making a decision. 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. Gotta disagree here. Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras Day are the best time to visit Bourbon -- great costumes, lots of people having fun, etc. It usually isn't shoulder to shoulder those days except maybe at night, and in certain 1/2 block areas. Credit / debit card systems have a tendency to go down during Mardi Gras. ATMs will run out of cash. Cell service is usually very hit-and-miss. Wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty. Plan on throwing away or burning your shoes after Mardi Gras is over. Account for the fact that during Mardi Gras the weather can be cool and wet. Go to parades, enjoy mardi gras instead of the french quarter, stay uptown and go to napoleon and st charles and see mardi gras instead of just a bunch of drunk tourists begging for shitty beads. Go to mardi gras and catch the good stuff, see the magnificent floats, and enjoy some red beans at fat Harry's. If you're gonna go solo, then stay at a hostel. I've had several good experiences with India House, and it's on the trolley line. Also, I highly recommend going the weekend before the "real" weekend. Much less crowded, and still 95% of the Mardi Gras experience with much shorter lines everywhere. I enjoyed New Orleans, and Mardi Gras was fun, but if I ever go back, I'll probably skip Mardi Gras. The city itself is amazing, but the experience is worth having at least once. TL;DR St Louis has an awesome Mardi Gras. The weekend before Mardi Gras all the action is on this route, but Lundi and Mardi Gras most of the action is downtown. Uptown parades (the ones on St. Charles) are the ones with the big elaborate floats that throw all the beads, downtown parades (usually start in the Marigny but go through parts of the French Quarter, Treme and Bywater) are I’m going on the Mardi Gras on September 30th & I don’t think I could get on this. Idk about a roller coaster on a cruise ship, it seems terrifying 😂😂😂 Reply reply The Mardi Gras is 40% larger, and has more dining options if you like options. It also has a more upscale look/feel to it. The rooms on Mardi Gras are nice,looking, but the Magic's rooms are a bit bigger. If you want the latest and greatest, Mardi Gras is the way to go. If you want tried and true, Magic is a safe bet. The Tulane/college girls go all out with rave-type outfits planned months in advance (think Alix Earle’s Mardi Gras outfits from last year). It was cold last year and I wore a giraffe onesie to one of the parades. That being said, the Mardi Gras is absolutely massive and there is something to keep your attention almost 24 hours a day. The balcony cabins are much narrower than they are on older ships from the minute you open the cabin door to the balcony itself, but if you haven't sailed Carnival before you will not notice it. Posted by u/Peaches_722 - 2 votes and 4 comments
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