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The city of New Orleans is the place to be for Mardis Gras, the last hurrah of the carnival season before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. While much of the focus of the event is on the rowdy, debaucherous crowd that takes over Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, there is arguably more (family-friendly) fun to be had in other neighborhoods throughout the city, where parade 'krewes' toss beads Make this a Mardi Gras to remember with New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, a gated community offering waterfront views just minutes from the French Quarter. They offer 40 furnished villas (including 3 floating villas) and premium waterfront full-service RV sites to hook up to with a swimming pool, full bar, restaurant, fitness center, guest lodge Many people flock to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, a unique festival that is celebrated through colorful parades, extravagant costumes, and midnight balls. From balconies on Bourbon Street to charming boutique hotels on the outskirts of the French Quarter, these top hotels on this list offer guests unforgettable ways to experience Mardi Gras in New [] Or you can always stay at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.Limited sites are still available during Mardi Gras season. Plus, the BC Boys Band will take to the stage at The Lighthouse Bar & Grill on February 13th, between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Come join in the fun and try their Mardi Gras Specials, including the King Cake Daiquiri, the Mardi Gras Mix-up and King Cake. Kimpton Hotel Fontenot. Neighborhood: Warehouse District Book now; For a front-row seat to the biggest Mardi Gras parades, it’s hard to beat the 235-room Kimpton Hotel Fontenot’s location on the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Poydras Streets on the main parade routes (and only a five-minute walk from the French Quarter). This Festive New Orleans Hotel Has a 'Mardi Gras Like a Local' Package—With a Carnival Concierge and VIP Parade Views. Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is the place to experience Mardi Gras in style. Make this a Mardi Gras to remember with New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, a gated community offering waterfront views just minutes from the French Quarter. They offer 40 furnished villas (including 3 floating villas) and premium waterfront full-service RV sites to hook up to with a swimming pool, full bar, restaurant, fitness center, guest lodge Mardi Gras Condos-NOLA's 4BR Elegance provides accommodations within 200 yards of the center of New Orleans, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. 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 Mardi Gras is not just a party; it's a cultural phenomenon, deeply rooted in the history and traditions of New Orleans. Attending Mardi Gras is free, and visitors can expect to collect many beads and other throws from the parades. Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The Blake Hotel New Orleans is located on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Poydras where all of the Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parades pass. Our property has a huge balcony on the second floor with a great view of the parades. We also will have viewing stands in front of the hotel to be on the street and up close to all the action. Our spacious rooms offer a place you can call home No! Mardi Gras is a holiday, just like Christmas and Easter. It belongs to everyone. Do not believe the claims of businesses that offer "official" Mardi Gras merchandise or an "official" Mardi Gras website. Using the term “official” is just a way for vendors to sell their products or services to those who do not know better.
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