What should I bring to New Orleans (mardi gras)?

Comfortable shoes are a MUST! Though public transit will be running, the allure of the Mardi Gras is that it must be seen by walking through the crowds. Like any gathering of people, you will possibly run into pickpockets, so take steps to protect yourself. You can search the internet for methods to prevent yourself from being targeted. You will probably want to take pictures, so be careful with that camera. It makes you a target in two ways. First, it marks you as a tourist. Second, that camera is itself a tempting target. Having said that, don't worry that we are a bunch of lawless thieves. In fact, the thieves come for the Mardi Gras. We have a few locals, but the pickpockets come with the crowds and leave when Mardi Gras is over. They usually aren't locals. Watch out for people who aren't used to the uninhibited nature of Mardi Gras. They don't see the kind of street party that is a typical Mardi Gras day event, so they celebrate in a way to which they are not accustomed. And thereby get solidly blitzed, start acting like idiots, and eventually barf. So if you were wearing comfortable shoes, be sure they can be cleaned easily. Because it is not "if you step in someone's barf", it is "WHEN you step..." Further advice. Discuss IN ADVANCE with your friends what they will do when it is time to potty. Because bars and restaurants will rarely allow anyone to use their rest rooms as public facilities. They will post signs, "rest rooms for customers only" - and the city has ordinances that support their statement. You can actually be arrested for trespass if you are careless about where you do your passing. And DON'T, DON'T, DON'T let it loose in the street. You are unlikely to be arrested for public drunken behavior, but you will be arrested in a heartbeat for public urination. So make plans.

Bring a lawn chair and maybe an ice chest most of the time it is really crowded if you go to large cities and be there early you'll get the best spot thats pretty much it .....Have Fun!!!

Yes i agree make sure you bring comfortable shoes or you will be miserable.The weather will be cool but not cold.Allot of people dress up.Bring Extra Money and ID.You may want to bring a chair you may have to sit out and wait for the parade or just to sit.Bring a Ice chest for some drinks and cold cuts.Other then that you should be good Have a good time

Some light jackets or sweaters. Off spray(Just in case the moqites bite) Some cash for food & beverages.(Corn dogs, food plates, or gra masks) Buy a nice light weight chair. Some plastic bags for the beads. Some friends - a group is a must. An umbrella What should you expect - The best time of ur life...

if you want to be a trashy toursit then show your boobs. Locals do not. Just bring clothes like you would on any vacation except casual! No heels. Bring money and a jacket in case. Also bring a costume if you want to dress up on fat tuesday then bring a costume.

Bring your ID and cash. I don't suggest bringing much more than what will fit in your pockets. As far as what to expect...expect the largest, drunkest, dirtiest, most crowded street party you have ever seen in your life.

well, for fat tuesday many people dress up in costumes so you could bring one. Other than that, maybe just some layers, it can be hard to predict weather at that time of year. Have fun.