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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. 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. 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 The French phrase “Mardi Gras” translates to “Fat Tuesday,” but the excitement begins on January 6th, known as Twelfth Night. The most important parades light up the week before. Massive krewes like Endymion and Bacchus roll out on Saturday and Sunday. In the name of helping other travelers do more during Mardi Gras than roam Bourbon Street and eat at Café du Monde, here’s a unique first timer’s guide to Mardi Gras in New Orleans to immerse you in New Orleans’ craziest season. Includes practical advice, offbeat tips, and plenty of planning resources. 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. First-Timers New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide. Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, is a carnival celebration that takes place in many parts of the world, but is especially famous in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. The festival is held annually on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Christian season of 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. Have been told that this year’s Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras Guide will cover the walking krewes to some extent. The Guide did not ship until yesterday (actually tomorrow due to the USPS holiday) because of the change in the parade routes. Most of the walking krewes come close to Jackson Square at some point; the specific routes are not firmly set. Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide is a print publication found in most drug stores that includes more than 50 individual parade profiles and maps. Q: What can I do to keep my family safe at parades? Cameras are now up along most of the popular New Orleans parade routes and are connected to the city's new real-time monitoring center. Mardi gras 2019 is just around the corner! Here is your 2019 guide. Mardi Gras 2019 Dates & Schedule. First Parades: Sunday, January 6 Mardi Gras Day: Tuesday, March 5. Generally, the extended weekend leading up to and including Mardi Gras day is the busiest, in terms of people and parades. This is the subreddit for the Greater New Orleans area. This sub is for locals to discuss all things New Orleans. All tourist questions of any type should be asked at r/askNOLA. They have way more Mardi Gras ahead of them, you don't need to give them the beads from the limited number of Mardi Gras years left in your future. The peer pressure cringe. When one person gives the throws they catch to kids then people around them feel bad for not doing the same so then they also give the kids more throws. This is the subreddit for the Greater New Orleans area. This sub is for locals to discuss all things New Orleans. All tourist questions of any type should be asked at r/askNOLA. Posted by u/tgraham55 - 9 votes and 12 comments Welcome to r/Palm Springs, a serene oasis in the online world where relaxation and positive vibes flourish. This community is dedicated to open discussions about everything that makes Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley a special place. 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. This is the subreddit for the Greater New Orleans area. This sub is for locals to discuss all things New Orleans. All tourist questions of any type should be asked at r/askNOLA. Looking for Advice on 2025 Mardi Gras Accommodations Planning for a Large Group Lodging I would like to stay on the parade route if possible, or at least do some sort of bar/VIP where I get to be on the parade route in the thick of it. Lifetime Mardi Graser, resident of the famous Mardi Gras RV City, member of a Mystic Organization here. Open container law is suspended during the season, best to bring your own in a cooler if you drink. Do NOT park on any sidewalk (even a corner of a tire on the side walk will get you a ticket).
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