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The first parade stand, the Lafayette Hotel grandstand, is located between Lee Circle and Poydras Street on St. Charles Avenue. This particular stand is adjacent to Lafayette Square and provides an excellent view of the Mardi Gras celebrations happening in the street below. Parade Dates & Start Times Parades will pass in front of the hotel viewing stands approx. 2-3 hours after parade start time listed below. Friday, Feb. 21 5:30pm: OSHUN & CLEOPATRA - $25 Saturday, Feb. 22 11:30am: PONTCHARTRAIN, Legion of Mars, CHOCTAW & FRERET - $25 5:30pm: SPARTA & PYGMALION - $30 Sunday, Feb. 23 11am: FEMME FATALE, CARROLLTON & KING ARTHUR - $30 Wednesday Grandstands. If you want to be as close to the action as possible but don’t want to stand in crowds, then booking into one of the grandstands is an excellent idea.. When it comes to figuring out where to watch the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, you won’t be surprised to learn that the grandstands are highly popular. Get a true insider's view of New Orleans' Mardi Gras with Viator exclusive access to a viewing stand during one of the celebration's parades on Mardi Gras Day. A raised grandstand from the crowded streets gives you an opportunity to watch the parade with great views. Snap pictures as you enjoy the wild side of Mardi Gras as it passes by. Plus, get access to portable restrooms for your convenience. All of our reserved parade seating zones are located directly on the parade route. If you have an extended stay in New Orleans, book a different zone for each parade day and check out the Mardi Gras celebration from all angles. Reserve your St. Charles Avenue parade seating with our Lafayette Hotel zone or Place St. Charles zone — today! Catch a Mardi Gras parade rolling in front of the Sheraton New Orleans! The options include Viewing Stands only or VIP Balcony package. The Stands open 1 hour after start of parade. Tickets purchased on this page are available for the following parades: Tuesday, March 4th , 2025 - Krewe of Rex. Book Mardi Gras parade tickets for your family today! Watch all the Mardi Gras parades from a secure and safe location up close. Get a front-row view for all of the New Orleans revelry Mardi Gras brings to the city! Don't miss out on the Mardi Gras 2025 parades. To get started, choose a Mardi Gras parade or a grandstand zone to purchase tickets. The New Orleans parade stands get you up close and personal and grant you access to portable restrooms. These grandstands are located next to several tasty New Orleans food and beverage options. Dont miss out on the 2025 Mardi Gras parades. This special celebration only happens once a year, so book your parade tickets today! There’s also the Courtyard By Marriott at the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street, just outside the French Quarter, with a prime second-floor balcony for parade viewing. In high demand for Mardi Gras, balcony rooms are only available for groups booking 10 or more rooms. Catch a Mardi Gras parade rolling in front of the Sheraton New Orleans! The options include street level Viewing Stands and 2nd Floor VIP Balcony and lounge. Also includes open bar, food options, and private seating lounge. Group size limited to 60 Guest Sheraton New Orleans Hotel Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Stand Tickets. Stand above the crowds in our private viewing stands as the Mardi Gras parades roll down Canal Street. Click here to view and purchase all available ticket options. Friday, Feb. 18 - Krewes of Oshun, Cleopatra, Alla . Purchase this ticket - $35 with drink tickets, $20 viewing 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 Enjoy Mardi Gras with us this year! Our stands offer a prime viewing spot for parades rolling down St. Charles Avenue. Plus, you can pregame with a delicious meal and cold drinks at Luke. Make your reservation here. Bacchus Bash (March 2, 2025): Krewe of Bacchus throws a big all-day Mardi Gras block party on Super Sunday (the Sunday before Mardi Gras) featuring live music, DJs, and VIP open bar ticket options to celebrate their historic parade. Pricing ranges from $75-600. %PDF-1.7 %µµµµ 1 0 obj >/Metadata 216 0 R/ViewerPreferences 217 0 R>> endobj 2 0 obj > endobj 3 0 obj >/ExtGState >/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI Located on the St. Charles Avenue parade route, public stands are a great place to enjoy Mardi Gras with family and friends. Public stands are directly in front of the hotel and are open during parade hours only. Purchase your Mardi Gras parade tickets today and watch from our grandstand or VIP tent on Lafayette Square in New Orleans New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Tickets | Lafayette Square B | 2017 Parade Grandstand Locations Adam Kelley works touching up the paint on a Mardi Gras viewing stand along St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune) STAFF Get a front row seat for all Mardi Gras parades. Make your Mardi Gras memorable from the comfort of a private grandstand. Grandstand and restroom access available for all parades! Disregard date information, see ticket type for parade and dates. There’s nothing quite like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. One of the world’s most iconic celebrations – and definitely one of the most well-known experiences in New Orleans – Mardi Gras is a mix of parades, music, food, and local culture that takes over the city for an experience like no other.
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