Real Travelers who have been to Mardi Gras
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travelbyrv said… of Mardis Gras decorations in the shops ready for February - that is a time I'd love to be here ! … continue reading »
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little haxby said… unsafe, or particularly rowdy from what we have watched on Cops! Mardi Gras Edition! No, that must… continue reading »
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L & B said…, feather boas and mardi gras masks, real crocodile heads, novelty T-shirts and beignet mix… continue reading »
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DemonGroover said… along its streets. A great vantage point for Mardi Gras as well, I bet! After a lazy stroll… continue reading »
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michy said… the "Presbytere" building, where they had a museum on the history of Mardi Gras. Costumes, floats, masqued… continue reading »
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MariettaSeller said
…- even during Mardi Gras!!! We had such a wonderful time. The inn owners are very entrenched… continue reading »
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dungroovin said… encouragement and fling mardi gras pearl strings it's just great...really great… continue reading »
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Jenfleur&Jellyroll said…Considering the partying that took place the night before, getting up early on Mardi Gras day… continue reading »
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neverlong01 said
… Mardi Gras, Turtle soup, drinks in the street, a couple topless Bettys and tons of beads… continue reading »
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A&G said
… Mardi Gras!… continue reading »
More information on Mardi Gras
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This carnival is the Crescent City's biggest party of the year and one of the best-known celebrations in the world. Taking place annually on Fat Tuesday (the day before Lent on the Christian calendar) and the days leading up to it, parties begin in the morning and last until midnight. The parades are put on by social clubs called Krewes. Beautiful floats with costumed Krewe members roll down the streets all day long for a week, throwing all kinds of things from the floats to the watching crowds. The most cherished of the "throws" is a golden coconut, which can be had at the Zulu parade on Mardi Gras day. Mardi Gras is also knowned for drunken revelry and streets overflowing with people. If you want to avoid some of the worst of it, make sure you go to some of the uptown parades instead. Please note that prices for everything from hotel rooms to food go through the roof, so bring lots of money and make reservations up to a year in advance.
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Jenfleur&Jellyroll said
… the next day. Lundi Gras ("Fat Monday") was packed with plans and working on celebrating. Jellyroll… continue reading »
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neverlong01 said
… Mardi Gras, Turtle soup, drinks in the street, a couple topless Bettys and tons of beads… continue reading »
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