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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. It’s what St. Louisans who haven’t been to a real Krewe parade and have only been to bourbon street think Mardi Gras is. It’s a street party where the bars set up booths on the curb and people wander from bar to bar. Crowds that first weekend are much smaller than Muses Thursday thru Mardi Gras day. Cool throws, great bands and marching krewes. I'll get some hate, but on Endymion Saturday, Im camped out in the morning for Iris and Tucks and enjoy those so much more than Endymion! 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. 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 The season, which represents a time of celebration before Christian Lent, lasts until Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, is March 4, 2025. Between January 6 and March 4, enjoy parades, king cake, community celebrations, and more. For a list of future Mardi Gras Day dates, see here. Where in New Orleans can I experience Mardi Gras? Getting dressed up for Mardi Gras is all part of the fun, but when it comes to shoes, it’s best to wear a pair you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Parade grounds can get messy, and with all the walking you’ll do, you’ll be glad you swapped your chic boots for comfy sneakers. The cozy rooms are decorated with eclectic-chic décor, and there is also a rooftop pool and lounge – the perfect want to end a day celebrating Mardi Gras in St. Louis! History of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras traces its roots back to the ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia, which were traditionally held in December and February. The Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade will roll at noon starting on Spanish Town Road and ending on River Road. Here’s the official parade map. Be sure to check for road closures in the morning. For more information, find the parade on Facebook. More parade day events. Violet Nightclub’ s Flamingos Trap Rave . 214 Third St., Suite 1A 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 A lot of tourists do their Mardi Gras downtown bc it's where Bourbon Street is. So, if you're downtown, you can wear whatever you want! Casual: comfy shoes, cute jeans, and a simple top are classic if you want. Mardi Gras colors are also a plus. Check the weather, too. That determines a lot. Now, when I go to Mardi Gras, I go Uptown or Midcity. Welcome to Carnival, also known as Mardi Gras. For 2024, Carnival runs from January 6th to February 13th. What, when, and where are the parades? Parades are at the heart of the Mardi Gras experience. Riders and marchers pay handsomely to produce a huge-ass party on wheels, and you’re invited- for free! The right way to do Mardi Gras in St. Louis is to participate in more than just the one Saturday since there are events most weekends from 12th Night (Jan 6) to the Saturday Party Party. Here is a link to the event schedule. I highly recommend going out the weekend before the Mardi Gras Saturday for the Taste of Soulard! Mardi Gras great for kids, Bourbon Street is not. I can understand how a tourist/outside like yourself can think Mardi Gras and The French Quarter/Bourbon Street are one in the same, but the reality is you can experience everything Mardi Gras has to offer and be miles away from the French Quarter. Please, come, bring the fam, have a great time. I haven't been in a few years, but from what I remember you want to bring plenty of cash because the street vendors are cash only and the ATM trailers they wheel in have a $20 processing fee if you can even get cash out of them because they run off the cellphone towers, which get overloaded from all of the people trying to text titties to their friends. So I'm bringing my daughters to New Orleans to visit a friend from 2/16-2/17. How bad is traffic that soon after Mardi Gras? I totally forgot about that, now I'm getting very anxious. 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 You do not need to bring beads. If you’re doing the real Mardi Gras and not the touristy Bourbon St. Mardi Gras, you will catch more beads than you can even carry. Definitely bring costumes! Wigs! Sequins! Fringe! Whatever! Balls areeh. It might be fun if you go with a group of friends, but then you have to figure out how to get a bunch of As many have said, you won't be able to experience a lot of what New Orleans is really like during Mardi Gras. Most restaurants are closed, it's relatively hard to get a normal meal. Also, Mardi Gras is during the Super Bowl this year, and the Super Bowl is in New Orleans, so keep that in mind. So this is my first time going to Mardi Gras, can someone help me out with what to expect?? I’ve never been to New Orleans but I’m staying with some friends of mine in the French Quarter- I’m 23 (f) and I’ve been told that everybody sort of dresses up but will I standout if I go hard with my outfits?
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