The outdoor Mardi Gras World Plaza is the perfect place to savor a romantic after-dinner cocktail and dance the night away by the light of the bridge. Or, plan a tour of Mardi Gras World that ends with a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres on the patio. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Mardi Gras World Plaza. Unique in all of downtown, the Plaza is an open-concept space along the river, featuring a 7,000 sq foot vaulted pavilion on our private wharf. The Plaza is perfect for weddings, receptions, and any other event that’s just asking for fresh air, night breezes and stunning views of the river! Welcome to the River City Venues, the most sophisticated and sprawling event complex on the Mississippi. Whether you have an intimate group of 20, or a dynamic group of 20,000, our expert event planners will make your event shine. Please visit www.rivercityvenues.com for more information and to book your site visit! Mardi Gras World Plaza. Square Footage: 9,900 sq. ft. Max Capacity: 500; The fun starts in the Float Den at Mardi Gras World – but it doesn’t end there! Imagine enjoying an intimate dinner among the colorful floats of Mardi Gras, then Read More. View Venue; Request Info River City has three unique outdoor event spaces located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The outdoor bar and lounge at Mardi Gras World Plaza is ideal for cocktail hours. The River City Plaza provides 7,000 square feet of tented space. River City Square is an expansive outdoor space that hosts world-renowned concerts and music festivals Welcome to the River City Venues, the most sophisticated and sprawling event complex on the Mississippi. Strategically situated along the picturesque Mississippi River, this venue provides a stunning backdrop for any event. Boasting a variety of versatile spaces suitable for diverse event types, River City Venues is outfitted with cutting-edge audio-visual equipment, ensuring seamless Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with the first admission beginning at 9:00am and last admission at 4:30pm. Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas and Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day. For directions, visit our Getting Here page > River City Plaza & Tent . Come visit the River City Plaza and Tent with us. The Plaza stretches out from the Float Den and connects Mardi Gras World’s Float Den and the River City Ballroom with the Mississippi River, stunning views and night breezes free of charge. Posted by venues on Oct 5, 2012. River City Plaza & Tent River City Plaza & Tent Come visit the River City Plaza and Tent with us. The Plaza stretches out from the Float Den and connects Mardi Gras World’s Float Den and the River City Ballroom with the Mississippi River, stunning views and night breezes free of charge. A 9900 sq. ft. private space at River City Venues with capacity for 500 guests in New Orleans, LA Mardi Gras World Plaza Located In: River City Venues. Seated River City Square We’re located in New Orleans, where music and food is woven into the cultural fabric of our community. When thinking about a summer event, use local culture as an inspiration. Rain or shine, River City Square is the perfect large event space. It won’t rain on your parade either, as Mardi Gras World Square is also the only place in New Orleans where you can host a live show or festival along the river, and have a large flexible space such as the River City Ballroom as an indoor back-up. Combine the Ballroom and Welcome to the River City Venues, the most sophisticated and sprawling event complex on the Mississippi. Strategically situated along the picturesque Mississippi River, this venue provides a stunning backdrop for any event. Boasting a variety of versatile spaces suitable for diverse event types, River City Venues is outfitted with cutting-edge audio-visual equipment, ensuring seamless The River City Ballroom is our most flexible space, and the options truly are limitless. This massive venue with 40-ft ceilings and over 30,000 sq. ft. of event space is ideal for seated dinners, concerts, and everything in between. Float Den. Come party where the magic is made! The Float Den is an enormous, 80,000 sq ft space full of huge colorful floats and larger-than-life props that will put your guests in the mood to celebrate. Float Den. Come party where the magic is made! The Float Den is an enormous, 80,000 sq ft space full of huge colorful floats and larger-than-life props that will put your guests in the mood to celebrate. Mardi Gras World Plaza. Square Footage: 9,900 sq. ft. Max Capacity: 500; The fun starts in the Float Den at Mardi Gras World – but it doesn’t end there! Imagine enjoying an intimate dinner among the colorful floats of Mardi Gras, then Read More. View Venue; Request Info River Walk Mardi Gras Artisan Show: From February 28 to March 2, 2025, the River Walk Mardi Gras Artisan Show transforms the downtown area of the River Walk into a vibrant marketplace. Here, you can explore booths brimming with unique handmade goods ranging from jewelry to woodwork, all crafted by skilled local artisans. River City Ballroom. Your guests’ jaws will drop as they step into the stunning River City Ballroom. This massive yet elegant venue, with 40 ft. ceilings and over 30,000 sq. ft. of event space, is our most flexible room – ideal for everything from sit-down dinners to standing-room-only rockn’roll extravaganzas. Gift shop and bathrooms available at entry and exit. Start off with a 18 minute video explaining the history of Mardi Gras and the parades in New Orleans. Follow your video with a complementary slice of king cake a tradition of Mardi Gras. This operation supplies 75% of the floats and props used in many of the Mardi Gras parades.
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