Top 4 Traditional NOLA Dishes You Must Try
The Best New Orleans Food the Big Easy Has to Offer The Big Easy, with its diverse mixture of people, has inspired some fantastic cuisine. Settlers to the region figured out how to live off the land and utilize all available resources to make their food. For example, the Louisiana Bayous are home to many […]
Top 5 Must-Do’s At Mardi Gras 2020
Don’t stress trying to create the perfect itinerary for Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This list will provide you with the top things you must do in New Orleans while attending the festival. Remember, there is so much to do in New Orleans during Mardi Gras and the previous post provided lots of information for […]
Super Krewes Of Mardi Gras
A Krewe is a NOLA social group that organizes and participates in Mardi Gras parades and festivities. There are many different Krewes that are organized by seniority. The first group is ‘Royalty’ and consists of the krewes Rex and Zulu. Another group is the ‘Super Krewes’ which is made up of Endymion, Bacchus, and Orpheus. […]
Best Mardi Gras Throws
When you think of Mardi Gras, beads typically come to mind. In fact, there are many different items spectators can catch while watching the parades. Many of the New Orleans krewes work throughout the year to come up with creative items to throw during the parades. For regulars, it’s a challenge to collect all the […]
LGBTQ Mardi Gras Festival New Orleans
Mardi Gras and the city of New Orleans are LGBTQ friendly. In fact, the Krewe of Yuga founded during the 1950s was the first openly gay group. Some people in the LGBTQ community feel this group helped with igniting The Gay Rights Movement in the US. During the Mardi Gras celebrations, there are many gay […]
MARDI GRAS NEW ORLEANS GUIDE 2024
There is so much to do down in NOLA during the Mardi Gras season. But don’t worry about feeling overwhelmed just remember to keep your itinerary simple and flexible, as the city does get busy. This may mean changing up your list of things to do. Make sure to do some research and figure what […]
Discover the Best Mardi Gras Museum in New Orleans
Mardi Gras is a vibrant and colorful celebration that has become synonymous with the city of New Orleans. With a rich history and unique traditions, Mardi Gras has captivated locals and visitors alike for centuries. One of the best ways to explore and understand the significance of Mardi Gras is by visiting the top Mardi […]
Mardi Gras Food Ideas & Where To Find It
New Orleans is a melting pot of food. There are so many different types of cuisine to taste while visiting the city. When visiting during the Mardi Gras festival you may experience long waiting times at restaurants. No worries, there are lots of options for grabbing a quick bite. Throughout the city, you’ll find plenty […]
Mardi Gras For Kids
Families have been participating in the Mardi Gras celebrations since the beginning. Children enjoy watching the parades with Krewes dressed in magnificent costumes performing on top colorful floats. The city does become very crowded during this time, so be prepared. It’s a good idea to stay away from the touristy areas when choosing a spot […]
Mardi Gras New Orleans Guide 2020
There is so much to experience in New Orleans, from exploring our many neighborhoods to stepping into the Louisiana wilderness. The city is also known for its many festivals, the most famous being Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is a time when the entire city comes to life with both locals and tourists to celebrate the […]