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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. 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. 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! These elevated stands allow you to get close to float riders and catch as many beads and trinkets as they can throw! Either zone is a great place to experience all of the Mardi Gras festivities New Orleans has to offer. All of our reserved parade seating zones are located directly on the parade route. 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 2025 New Orleans Parade Tickets. The fun, color, and pageantry of the 2025 Mardi Gras parades can best be enjoyed in beautiful grand stand seating right on the parade route. See all the floats, marching clubs, bands, dance groups, and maskers right in front of you from the comfort and ease of reserved New Orleans parade bleacher seating. 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. Guests must use stairs to access these parade Where: St. Charles and Julia Stands, 800 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States map-Mardi Gras Parade Stands on St. Charles @ Julia Get Directions Mardi Gras Parade Stands on St. Charles @ Julia Add to my Calendar In high demand for Mardi Gras, balcony rooms are only available for groups booking 10 or more rooms. All of the big float parades, beginning on Friday, Feb. 21 in 2025 and running through Mardi Gras Day (March 4), roll through the Central Business District and pass by historic Gallier Hall on St. Charles Avenue. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Stay tuned to Facebook or Instagram for any last-minute weather updates to the schedule. 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 You may also want to consider taking your kids to the parades in suburban areas like Metairie, which is only 10 minutes away from New Orleans. Metairie's Caesar parade, the Saturday before Mardi Gras weekend, is the parade Disneyworld features on Mardi Gras day. Kids love it! 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 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 The Best 2025 Mardi Gras Parades What is a Krewe? Mardi Gras in New Orleans revolves around the Krewes — the organizations that create the parades and events that define the season. There are hundreds of Krewes in New Orleans, each with its own history, traditions, themes, parade types, and signature “throws.” Mardi Gras Throws and Parade Etiquette: Don’t Just stand there! Beads aren’t just handed out to the quiet ones. If you want the good stuff, channel your inner performer and make some noise! 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. Troy Hebert and Russell Carpenter works building 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 The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans by the Krewe of Comus in 1857, and in 1870, Mardi Gras’ second Krewe, the Twelfth Night Revelers, began tossing “throws” (more on these iconic parts of Mardi Gras later). Ticketed Events on the Parade Route The Chloe. Enjoy unparalleled views, comfort, and seamless service right on St. Charles Avenue at The Chloe. One ticket is a reservation for a table of four on their patio which includes a full-service menu and access to bathrooms, etc. Book here.
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