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Here's how to spend a long weekend in The Big Easy. Go to New Orleans after Mardi Gras. Trust us. After the last of the revelers have packed up the pink wigs and the feathered masks, and the last Home to America’s most colorful street performers in tandem with a 24-hour party scene, it only takes a few steps off Bourbon Street to realize NOLA’s nightly pulse reaches well beyond Mardi Gras. From evening cafés to historic parks, here are the best things to see in New Orleans without trying too hard. Photo Credit: Audubon Park Facebook Thinking of planning our first-ever visit to New Orleans for a few days the weekend right after Mardi Gras ends (arriving Feb. 27, 2020). Wondering if there’s still lots to do/see/ experience that weekend, or if the whole place is totally hung over. Short Answer: It doesn't matter. Week after Mardi Gras, Presidents Day, Labor Day, MLK, holiday, come and stay, make a play, do a day, layaway. Whatever. This city is going to be doing it's thang 24/7/365. Summer sucks though, it's really hot, but it's also when you can catch the best rates on hotels due to low demand. Enjoy your stay. Asking what New Orleans is like after Mardi Gras is like asking what's life like after any other holiday - its done bro, save for discount sales on old merch. Reply reply rtauzin64 Mardi Gras has been called the “greatest free show on Earth.” Paid tickets for Mardi Gras balls or seating in parade stands may be required, but general parade viewing and other events are Good catch Hwy 61! Hard to believe the St. Patrick's parade is the weekend after Fat Tuesday. Travelguy, the first 2 weekends after Mardi Gras will probably have somewhat larger crowds than the typical plain ol' weekend. BTW, Mardi Gras will be on March 9 in 2038 (one day later in the year); hope we can all make it. Edited: 14 years ago FRANKLINTON, La. (WVUE) - A shooting following the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade in Franklinton left five people injured Sunday night (March 2), authorities said. One victim remains in critical condition But Mardi Gras is an entire season, often called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Five people were wounded Sunday in Franklinton, Louisiana, after a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade, according to police. A suspect, 18-year-old Jamerian Anders, was arrested on five counts of Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event, combines Mardi Gras fun with culture, music and learning. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3:30 p.m. is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As Selene follows Dionysus. Aphrodite at 6:00 p.m. in Houma. Saturday, March 1, 2025: NOMTOC at 10:45 a.m. on the Westbank. Iris at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans 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. After the parade on March 1, the barricades will remain in the roadway until the end of Mardi Gras Day, which is Tuesday, March 4. Entering barricaded areas during parades is strictly prohibited BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Baldwin County. Fat Tuesday 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras is less than two weeks away, Several roads will close during the parades and parking can be a hassle. Here is a guide for beginners and experts alike. Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style! The streets of downtown Asheville were filled with parade-goers celebrating Asheville's Mardi Gras Parade on March 2. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:43:19 GMT (1740976999359) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1 THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Girls Weekend - Mardi Gras Editionpresented by Madison Main Street Program Friday, February 28th - Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 Downtown Madison, IN Get ready to celebrate with your favorite ladies at this year’s Madison’s Girls Weekend - Mardi Gras Edition! This festive weekend offers the perfect mix of shopping, exploring, and mardi gras fun in beautiful Downtown MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Multiple organizations are scheduled to parade in the News 5 area on Saturday. Watch the Mystics of
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