"Ever since I first went down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and the Carnival season in 2011, I was hooked. From Twelfth Night (January 5 or 6) to Fat Tuesday, the city blooms with colors and rhythms as parades with names like Bacchus and Endymion crisscross neighborhoods. Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, is the high point as the Rex and Zulu parades turn the French Quarter into a frenzy."
"To determine the best places to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Crescent City, I focused on places in the French Quarter or with easy access to it. Many of these come recommended by local contacts, and are bars that I've been to; others have an online and IRL reputation for great service and lively atmosphere. So with that in mind, here are 10 restaurants and bars in New Orleans you should visit when celebrating Mardi Gras."
Visits to New Orleans during Mardi Gras span from Twelfth Night to Fat Tuesday, featuring parades like Bacchus, Endymion, Rex, and Zulu that animate neighborhoods and the French Quarter. The celebration includes marching bands, floats, costumes, masks, and large crowds. Navigating Mardi Gras benefits from local guides and planning because the holiday functions as a marathon, requiring places to cool off, grab drinks, and refuel. The recommended venues prioritize proximity to parade routes, strong drink and food offerings, lively service, and local reputations. The list focuses on French Quarter locations or those with easy access to parades.
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