What is a Mardi Gras Indian? Where are the best places for families to enjoy the fun? Are there still hotel rooms available? Which krewes have the best throws? What are the chances of catching a Zulu coconut?
You'll find the answers to all these questions and more right here at MardiGrasNewOrleans.com - your catch-all for everything Carnival. Don your purple, green and gold and join us in New Orleans this March for "The Greatest Free Show on Earth."
Mardi Gras 2026 is Tuesday, February 17. We're counting down the minutes.
As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!"… READ MORE
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Mardi Gras Packages
Check out these packages offering an up-front view of passing parades, along with that delicious New Orleans food (not to mention bathroom privileges)!
May 1, 2025
Carnival season will start a little earlier in 2026. The Mystic Kings Krewe will roll on January 5, 2026, one day before Twelfth Night. The krewe’s name draws inspiration from the biblical story of the wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem… Read More
April 1, 2025
If you love Mardi Gras-style parades (and who doesn’t), head down to the Vieux Carré on Sunday, April 20th, for two Easter Parades the whole family can enjoy… Read More
Keep the party going, check out St. Patrick's day parade
It's always Carnival Time at Mardi Gras World, where you can see float makers at work, try on costumes, discover fascinating history - even sample king cake!
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