I effect never been to New Orleans, and am intellection most accomplishment in February. Unfortunately, I’m not flourishing to be there on the 24th (Mardi Gras).

I noise impoverishment to participate the bounteous party, crowds in the streets, parades, costumes, undergo boobies, etc. lol

Do they adornment the weekend before? Like mabye 19th-22nd?

Thanks for your help!
I prefabricated it effect out…will be there from Sat thru Thursday…including Fat Tuesday.

Can’t wait!!

Thanks for your help!

6 Comments on Do they party in NOLA the weekend before Mardi Gras?

Pringles on Tue, 7th Jul 2009 9:57 am


Heck yeah. The parades start around two weeks before Mardi Gras.

tianjingabi on Wed, 8th Jul 2009 8:56 am


Ditto pringles. The most famous parades take place that weekend before Mardi Gras, but it’s great you’ll get to stay past the weekend. You’ll be there for Lundi Gras, and you’ll get to experience the quietest day in New Orleans, Ash Wednesday.

sandy on Wed, 8th Jul 2009 8:37 pm


The weekend before Mardi Gras is crazy! A lot of people just go for the weekend cause they can’t get off of work, but if you can stay til tuesday it’s so worth it!

You’d better make your hotel reservations NOW – if you can even find anything in the city. If not, look in Metairie or Slidell.

Have a great time.

NOLA guy on Thu, 9th Jul 2009 8:36 am


Glad you are able to visit during the height of Carnival!

Go to and for info on Carnival in New Orleans. The FAQ sections may be especially useful,

Joseph A on Sun, 12th Jul 2009 3:43 am


HELL yes we do. we go to the Endymion parade (one of the biggest in new Orleans) i always set up 24hours before it actually starts to get a good spot

traveler on Mon, 13th Jul 2009 4:57 am


Oh yah it will be rockin that whole weekend. You will have fun, it you can make it work and stay thru Fat Tuesday its a lot of fun though. Fat Tuesday is the day many people dress up too, bring a costume and enjoy yourself.

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