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Mardi Gras In New Orleans

Mardi Gras In New Orleans

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the best times of the year—the parades, the costumes, and the KING CAKE. If you bleed purple, green, and gold like most New Orleansians, this is the place for you. We have everything you need for a great Carnival Season—king cakes, parade schedules, activities, and more. Happy Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras 2025 is March 4, 2025

Is New Orleans Mardi Gras Family Friendly?

Living away from New Orleans for a few years, this is probably the number one thing I heard from those who have only experienced or heard about Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Bourbon Street.

My answer is yes, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is 100% Family Friendly! The boob flashing generally only happens on Bourbon Street by tourists. The rest of us are lined up along the parade route (mostly Uptown and/or Metairie) with our kids and friends and having a family-friendly street party. If you want to experience New Orleans Mardi Gras with kids and need ideas on where to stand, ask. We’ll be happy to help.


Mardi Gras Preschool Activities

Mardi Gras Preschool Activities

Mardi Gras  is our favorite time of year in New Orleans and in Pensacola! The parades, the beads, KING CAKE, and all the fun!Preschoolers like to get into the carnival spirit too. We have…
2024 New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

2024 New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the best times of the year. The parades, the costumes, KING CAKE. Mardi Gras 2024 is February 13, 2024. The fun starts before the…
2024 Jefferson Parish Parade Schedule

2024 Jefferson Parish Parade Schedule

To help you get ready for Mardi Gras 2024 we put together the Jefferson Parish 2024 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule!Krewe of DriftwoodThis neighborhood parade in Kenner is one of our…
2024 MARDI GRAS EVENTS IN PENSACOLA

2024 MARDI GRAS EVENTS IN PENSACOLA

Mardi Gras is of our family’s favorite times of the year. The floats, the parades, the fun. When we moved to Pensacola in 2017, the kids had to make sure…
FUN MARDI GRAS TREATS YOU CAN MAKE

FUN MARDI GRAS TREATS YOU CAN MAKE

It’s Carnival Time! Outside of Christmas, this is my favorite time of year! I love Mardi Gras and all things purple, green, and gold.And while king cake is the star…
TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY DURING CARNIVAL SEASON

TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY DURING CARNIVAL SEASON

It’s Carnival Time!  King cakes, parades, and parties are right around the corner. With multiple viruses, Covid, RSV, the flu, and other viruses going around, staying healthy is a top priority. Here…
Preschool Mardi Gras Sensory Bin

Preschool Mardi Gras Sensory Bin

Celebrate Mardi Gras with toddlers and preschoolers with a Mardi Gras Sensory Bin. Sensory bins are great for little ones to explore textures and all of their senses. They are also a good…
MARDI GRAS BEAD PAINTING

MARDI GRAS BEAD PAINTING

One of my favorite ways to celebrate Mardi Gras with kids is through art. Preschoolers love to paint, and it’s more about the process for them than it is about the finished…
Easy DIY Mini King Cakes For Mardi Gras

Easy DIY Mini King Cakes For Mardi Gras

Carnival season means one thing in New Orleans, KING CAKE! And while there seem to be king cakes available everywhere sometimes, you want to make your own semi-homemade king cake. Or maybe you live…