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  • A Tipsy Terrier’s Tips for Mardi Gras Madness in NOLA

    A Tipsy Terrier’s Tips for Mardi Gras Madness in NOLA

    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…

  • Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Our Tickets to the Endymion Extravaganza 2025!

    Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Our Tickets to the Endymion Extravaganza 2025!

    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…

  • Spinning Back in Time: A Stay at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans

    Spinning Back in Time: A Stay at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans

    Planning a trip to the French Quarter? You simply cannot overlook a stay at the iconic Hotel Monteleone, a true literary and cocktail landmark in New Orleans. This historic gem, situated in the heart of the Vieux Carré, has been family-owned and operated by five generations of the Monteleone family since its debut in…