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Mardi Gras

1 Poydras St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Featured Review : My trip to Nola for Mardi was planned months ahead of time, when lots of friends were interested in coming. Of course, as luck will have it, they all had reasons they couldn't attend. So, I was in Nola alone for Mardi Gr...See Full Review

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Mardi Gras Reviews

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The Float, The Band, The Float

The Float, The Band, The Float
Quote: My trip to Nola for Mardi was planned months ahead of time, when lots of friends were interested in coming. Of course, as luck will have it, they all had reasons they couldn't attend. So, I was in Nola alone for Mardi Gras. Maybe that was a good... Read the full Mardi Gras review

From journal Mardi Gras 2011

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Mardi Gras

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Amber Autumn from Chalmette, Louisiana
  • May 5, 2005
Mardi Gras
Quote: "You don't learn until high school that Mardi Gras is not a national holiday." ~From You Know You're From New Orleans If.. Mardi Gras is New Orleans’ hometown celebration, where locals dress up in colorful, humorous, and intriguing costumes; drink... Read the full Mardi Gras review

From journal The Big Easy

Mardi Gras

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Dattadude from Landenberg, Pennsylvania
  • January 29, 2003
Quote: We were not there during Mardi Gras, however, every day and night it is party time. To me, New Orleans is a year round event...an alcoholics dream! Whatever you want, it's there.

From journal Na'Orleans

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Mardi Gras

  • 4 out of 5 stars by seattleite from las vegas, Nevada
  • September 10, 2000
Mardi Gras
Quote: What can I say except, do it before you die, and try not to die doing it. You can't stand still during Mardi Gras. The music and revelry are intoxicating. There are parades every day for the two weeks in advance of Fat Tuesday (47 days before Easter... Read the full Mardi Gras review

From journal "Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez" Let the Good Times Roll

Mardi Gras

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Emily from New York, New York
  • June 12, 2000
Quote: A madhouse. Parades all day long, costumes, music and beads. Partying all night, and lots of illicit bead exchanges. The local newspaper, the Times-Picayune, publishes the daily parade schedule, as well as parade locations. It will also tell you... Read the full Mardi Gras review

From journal French Quarter Fun