16 Tips for Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Mardi Gras is just around the corner so follow these tips to make the most of your experience.

#1 Go Early
Photo: Gary Clark, Article: Kim Cross, Megan Holley

#1 Go Early

Two popular parades with big and elaborate floats, Bacchus and Endymion, roll before Fat Tuesday. Caveat: The crowds can be 10-deep, so arrive early—hours early. kreweofbacchus.org


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