Tips for Mardi Gras Madness in NOLA
How to spend the final weekend of Mardi Gras
After experiencing Mardi Gras three times, we created the ultimate line up of events to attend in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras Day
Best Balcony Party on Bourbon Street
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.
where to eat classic creole
New Orleans Restaurants
Whether you’re planning a milestone dinner, a Mardi Gras weekend, or your first visit to the French Quarter, this guide covers the most iconic, time-honored restaurants in New Orleans—the ones that define Creole dining.
endymion extravaganza
Krewe Ball
Read here to learn how to score your tickets to one of the largest indoor parties in the world. The Endymion Extravaganza was held at the Super Dome after a multi year hiatus.
French quarter hotel
Hotel Monteleone
Where to stay in the French Quarter, one block away from Bourbon Street. Close to the main parade routes and easily accessible by car when there are road closures in the Quarter.
how to ride on a mardi gras float
Krewe of Orpheus
Have you ever wondered how you could ride on a Mardi Gras float? Read this post on how to join a co-ed all inclusive Krewe even if you do not live in Louisiana.
dakar
James Beard Winning Restaurant
Led by Chef Serigne Mbaye, Dakar brings the soulful, layered flavors of Senegalese cuisine to the New Orleans dining scene in a way that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly new. If you’ve already explored some of the city’s classics.
bloody mary’s french quarter paranormal tour
Ghost Tour
Explore Bloody Mary’s French Quarter Supernatural Ghost Hunt in New Orleans. Historic haunts, true paranormal stories, and our experience using real ghost-hunting equipment—including an XLS camera.
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