New Orleans can be visually stunning, and I wanted to help people find things to do in NOLA. So I am happy to announce New Orleans Upcoming Events in Pictures, a quick way to see upcoming events in New Orleans. If you see something that looks exciting, just click on the event name to go to a webpage with all of the details. This site should work on everything from a giant monitor to your phone. If you have any…
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…