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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 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 [] 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 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. 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. Mardi Gras Hotel Packages and Offers Enjoy specialty Mardi Gras packages from some of our finest hotels. The Mardi Gras spirit is alive and well in New Orleans, with plenty of things to do, food to eat, and fun to be had. Several excellent New Orleans hotels have curated special packages to help you make the most of your Carnival experience. Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including updated parade routes, traditions, the best places to get Mardi Gras beads, masks, king cakes and more! The Orleans Hotel and Casino's largest function space, the Mardi Gras Room can be split in half or used as a whole with a capacity of 2,000 guests when set up reception-style. Available services include on-site catering, high-speed Internet, and full audio/visual equipment. 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 Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including updated parade routes, traditions, the best places to get Mardi Gras beads, masks, king cakes and more! Join us for Mardi Gras at The Chloe, the ultimate spot on St. Charles Avenue as over 20 parades roll by. Enjoy the best of Carnival with our outdoor bar, delicious bites on the Front Lawn, and festive Mardi Gras markets. Enter Our 2025 Mardi Gras January 17, 2025. We will be taking photo entries into our Annual "Show Us Your Mardi Gras Pics" Photo Contest from Monday, January 6th through Tuesday, March 11th at noon (one week from Mardi Gras Day) Read More
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