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Balcony Parties on Bourbon Street: Why Cornet Is the Best Mardi Gras Evening Pick
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If you’ve ever dreamed of watching Mardi Gras unfold from above—beads flying, brass bands blaring, and Bourbon Street buzzing below—then a Bourbon Street balcony party belongs at the top of your New Orleans bucket list. After experiencing several balcony setups over the years, we can confidently say that the Cornet balcony party is our…
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New Year’s Eve 2026 at Sens Restaurant, San Francisco: An Honest Review
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We attended Sens Restaurant’s New Year’s Eve 2026 party in San Francisco with high expectations. Marketed as one of the city’s top NYE events for several years, the evening promised VIP express entry, a premium open bar, and an upscale celebration. While we enjoyed moments of the night, the experience ultimately fell short of…
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How to Join the Krewe of Orpheus (and What It’s Really Like Riding a Float at Mardi Gras)
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If you’ve ever stood curbside in New Orleans during Mardi Gras—catching beads, dancing to brass bands, and watching massive illuminated floats roll past—you’ve probably asked yourself: How do people actually get on those floats? In late summer 2024, we stopped wondering and took the leap, officially joining the Krewe of Orpheus. By Mardi Gras…
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BottleRock Napa Valley: Why I Keep Coming Back (2024 & 2025)
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Music, wine, food, and Napa Valley vibes — BottleRock delivers it all. Here’s our BottleRock review. Few festivals manage to feel both high-energy and effortlessly indulgent, but BottleRock Napa Valley does exactly that. After attending in 2024 and again in 2025, I can confidently say this is one festival that truly lives up to…
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A Tipsy Terrier’s Tips for Mardi Gras Madness in NOLA
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Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn’t just one day—it’s an entire season of celebratory chaos known as Carnival. Festivities officially begin on January 6th (Twelfth Night) and culminate in Fat Tuesday, the final day of feasting and indulgence before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Surprisingly, Fat Tuesday…
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Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Our Tickets to the Endymion Extravaganza !
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Mardi Gras in New Orleans is pure, joyous chaos. The legendary Krewe of Endymion drives this. Their biggest parade ends in the biggest party: the spectacular Endymion Extravaganza, one of the world’s largest indoor events, with 20,000 attendees. The Carnival season builds into a roaring river of parades. Dive into the fun headfirst, mixing…