New Orleans Mardi Gras
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- This article describes the festival in New Orleans. See Carnival for a general description of the holiday.
Mardi Gras or Carnival Time is the biggest celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana. The yearly festival includes numerous events throughout the city, and is known as the biggest free party on earth.
UnderstandThe festival is rooted in the ancient European Carnival traditions.
Mardi Gras dateBecause Fat Tuesday always precedes Ash Wednesday (the date of which is determined by Easter), Mardi Gras Day can fall on any Tuesday from February 3rd - March 9th. Forthcoming Mardi Gras dates include:
ParadesMardi Gras parades are a big attraction. Many locals have their favorites and by not following the crowds, you can often get a better perspective on the Big Easy.
Other eventsMardi Gras Indians, Bourbon Street, Lundi Gras in Waldenburg Park, Arrival of Kings of the Zulus and Rex, costume parties, balls, block parties
Family-friendly Mardi GrasWhile some visitors think of Mardi Gras as a "Girls Gone Wild" event, most of the city's Mardi Gras celebration is kid-friendly family fun.
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