New Orleans Events

Mardi Gras is music, parades, picnics, floats, excitement ... and one big holiday in New Orleans! Everyone is wearing purple, green, and gold; and adorned with long beads caught from the beautiful floats. They sit on the ground throwing balls, playing music, having a picnic, and watching the crowds walk by between parades.

Noted as the city is for jazz, Cajun and Creole cooking, and the French Quarter, Mardi Gras eclipses all as New Orleans' most famous centerpiece. It has arguably the greatest economic and cultural impact of any event in the city.

A time of revelry, fraternity, festivity and unabashed indulgence, Mardi Gras reflects New Orleanians' rich heritage, unleashes the joyous soul of the city and invites everyone to join in the fun. The festival embraces the city's social and cultural variety, from the Mardi Gras Indians to the Zulu parade to the Endymion ball, and brings everyone together in the spirit of revelry.

New to Mardi Gras? Get some basic information online at:http://www.neworleanscvb.com/static/index.cfm/contentID/363/sectionID/1/subsectionID/0

Need a parade schedule? Find parade schedules, parade routes and more at:http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule.html