What is actually the best time to go to New Orleans for that Mardi Gras Carnival?
I know that the celebration ends on the day before Ash Wednesday and this year it would be Tuesday February 16. I need to know when should I go to New Orleans to get the most out of it ( be there on Tuesday or be there for the weekend before that Tuesday).
Also additional question would be while in New Orleans… where should I stop as far as sleepover, and what shou;d I see, go to? and recommendations for FUN?
The Saturday before Ash Wednesday is almost as much fun as is Fat Tuesday.
rooms are extremely hard to find and are very expensive during this time period
January 1st, 2010 at 7:02 pm
The Saturday before Ash Wednesday is almost as much fun as is Fat Tuesday.
rooms are extremely hard to find and are very expensive during this time period
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January 1st, 2010 at 11:58 pm
The Carnival season actually goes from January 6th to Midnight on Mardi Gras Day each year. The parades (in New Orleans) start 11 days before MGD - there are usually night parades on Monday to Friday and daytime + nighttime parades on weekends. The height of the season is the last 6 days (Thursday to Tuesday) and that would be the time when you would "get the most out of it". It’s also the time with the largest crowds and most expensive hotel rooms.
Go to http://www.mardigras.com and http://www.mardigrasguide.com for more information. The FAQ sections may be especially useful.
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