{"id":43290,"date":"2023-10-12T09:43:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T09:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/?p=43290"},"modified":"2023-10-12T09:43:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T09:43:28","slug":"mardi-gras-in-new-orleans-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/mardi-gras-in-new-orleans-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Mardi Gras In New Orleans: All You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From the best parade-watching spots to the tastiest bites, get ready to dive into the spirit of Mardi Gras and make your visit truly magical. Put on your sparkliest mask and let us guide you through the ultimate carnival experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/l\/new-orleans-ct1840001839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Places To Stay In New Orleans<\/a><br>(deals starting at $72 per night)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024 Mardi Gras, New Orleans: All You Need To Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-2-1030x713.jpg\" alt=\"Mardi Gras large mask\" class=\"wp-image-43293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-2-1030x713.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-2-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-2-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-2-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-2.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: Suzanne C. Grim \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mardi Gras, also known as &#8220;Fat Tuesday&#8221; is a massive celebration, all about colorful parades, wild costumes, and fantastic jazz music. You&#8217;ll catch beads, eat delicious Creole food, and join the city&#8217;s infectious lively spirit. It&#8217;s a must-experience event full of fun and flavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mardi Gras Colors:<\/strong> purple, green, and gold<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Names For Mardi Gras:<\/strong> Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where To Stay During Mardi Gras:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/best-hotels-in-new-orleans-louisiana\/\"><strong>The 5 Best Hotels In New Orleans, Louisiana<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What months are Mardi Gras in New Orleans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-3-1030x713.jpg\" alt=\"Mardi Gras beads\" class=\"wp-image-43292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-3-1030x713.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-3-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-3-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-3-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-3.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mardi Gras in New Orleans typically falls in February or early March. The exact date varies each year because it&#8217;s determined by the Easter calendar since Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mardi Gras Celebrations 2024:<\/strong> January 6 \u2014 February 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mardi Gras Day 2024:<\/strong> February 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Mardi Gras in New Orleans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-1-1030x713.jpg\" alt=\"balconies in New Orleans decorated for Mardi Gras\" class=\"wp-image-43294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-1-1030x713.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-1-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-1-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-1-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-1.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mardi Gras in New Orleans takes place throughout the city, but the epicenter of the celebrations is primarily in the French Quarter and along St. Charles Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/guide-to-french-quarter-new-orleans\/\"><strong>The Best Guide To French Quarter New Orleans<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-4-1030x713.jpg\" alt=\"a large Mardi Gras mask on the street\" class=\"wp-image-43291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-4-1030x713.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-4-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-4-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-4-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cuddlynest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mardi-gras-new-orleans-4.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to celebrate Mardi Gras season is to participate in a fun <strong>Mardi Gras parade<\/strong>. Find a good spot along St. Charles Avenue or in the French Quarter to get your share of special purple, green, and gold Mardi Gras beads and trinkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab a mask and a costume and go all out to fit in with the vibrant crowd. Read about Mardi Gras Krewes <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mardigrasneworleans.com\/parades\/krewes\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>King Cake tradition<\/strong>. Inside this sweet treat is a hidden trinket or figurine. If you find it in your slice, you&#8217;re crowned the King or Queen of the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also visit the <strong>Mardi Gras World<\/strong> located next to the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. It&#8217;s a place where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades. Take a tour and learn more about the history of this tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View the full Mardi Gras 2024 schedule <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mardigrasneworleans.com\/parades\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Way To Celebrate:<\/strong> Mardi Gras parades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Parade-Watching Street Spots: <\/strong>Polymnia &amp; St. Charles, Lee Circle, St. Charles Ave, Canal Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mardi Gras Traditions: <\/strong>King Cake, Mardi Gras Krewes, Mardi Gras masks and costumes, Mardi Gras beads and throws, Mardi Gras floats, Mardi Gras colors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traditional Mardi Gras Food: <\/strong>Mardi Gras King Cake, Jambalaya, Shrimp Po&#8217; Boys, Muffuletta Sandwich, Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Browse. Book. 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Put on your sparkliest mask and let us guide you through the ultimate carnival experience! 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