Mardi Gras
While Mardi Gras is celebrated all across the state of Louisiana, no city does it quite as well as New Orleans! For two weeks large parades take over the streets of NOLA showering parade goers with colorful beads. If you plan on attending a Mardi Gras parade, arrive early, be loud, and enjoy some King Cake. Learn more about the history of Mardi Gras.
See how St. Augustine's Marching 100 gets ready for their Mardi Gras parade! Mardi Gras is a celebration of the people by the people.
New Years
Trying to find the perfect place to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year? Look no further than The Big Easy! We have options for everyone, fine dining, fireworks galore and parties that rage all night. The biggest party in the city can be found in jackson Square in the French Quarter, with small parties can be found throughout the New Orleans neighborhoods.