Tips for Surviving Mardi Gras in New Orleans
I’ll start by saying this article is actually about surviving the full Mardi Gras season that starts on January 6 (King’s Day / Feast of the Epiphany) and runs-up to Fat Tuesday, the single day of Mardi Gras in New Orleans (a different calendar day each year, but always the day before Ash Wednesday). If you’re looking to maximize your festival experience, arrive in NOLA no later than the Saturday prior to Mardi Gras and stay through Ash Wednesday. King Cake For those that…