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Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler — The New Orleans Mardi Gras Weekend
Three days of jazz, beads, Creole feasts, and the greatest street party on American soil.
2N3D · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
A power-packed 3-day immersion into the heart of New Orleans Mardi Gras. From the French Quarter's wrought-iron balconies to the thundering parade floats on St. Charles Avenue, this itinerary puts you at the center of the world's most iconic carnival. Eat like a local, drink like a reveler, and catch throws from the most legendary krewes in the city.
Pricing estimates
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budget
$620–$850
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
premium
$1,400–$1,900
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
luxury
$2,800–$3,800
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Highlights
- Front-row experience at the Krewe of Zulu and Rex parades on Fat Tuesday
- Live jazz crawl through the authentic Frenchmen Street music scene
- Hands-on Creole cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking
- Cocktail history at the birthplace of the Sazerac at The Roosevelt
- Sunrise visit to Jackson Square before the Mardi Gras crowds arrive
- Bead-catching and float-chasing on St. Charles Avenue