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How long does Mardi Gras last?

Mardi Gras - how long is it celebrated in New Orleans?

  • I am going to New Orleans March 9th 2008 and was wondering if Mardi Gras festivities will still be going on? Fat Tuesday in 2008 will be February 5th. I heard it lasts a long time but long enough for me to grab some action?? Thanks everyone!!

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    Unfortunately, you will miss Mardi Gras 2008. The festivities start in early January, and end on Mardi Gras day, February 5, 2008. This does fluctuate from year to year. Mardi Gras is approximately 6 weeks prior to Easter. Although New Orleans is never without excitement! Go to www.nola.com and search entertainment. Check the site closer to your visit for upcoming festivals and entertainment events happening in the city. There are so many things to do in New Orleans, especially if you are staying in the French Quarter. Of course, Bourbon Street is always a favorite for night time fun, if you want to experience some good jazz music along with your dinner, make it a point to visit Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club. They post a monthly calendar with their events and entertainers. Check out their website: http://www.sweetlorrainesjazzclub.com Also, schedule a haunted history tour. So interesting! : http://www.hauntedhistorytours.com River boat dinner cruises are exciting and different: http://www.steamboatnatchez.com And it goes without saying that the food here will be something you will rave about for the rest of your life! http://www.neworleansrestaurants.com/res... This is a guide for the restaurants in New Orleans. I would suggest Mulate's in the French Quarter, there is a great variety for a reasonable price, and thrown in there is cajun music and dancing, it's wonderful. Make reservations and bring a camera! http://www.neworleansrestaurants.com/mul... I am also including the link to Gray Line Bus and Tour company. They offer quite a few different tours you may be interested in, including a plantation tour. http://www.graylineneworleans.com The weather in March is usually pretty cool, 60's to 70's, sometimes heating up to the high 70's at the highest point of the afternoon. Usually light sweaters with light jackets are acceptable for the evenings, and a long sleeved shirts with light jackets for the day time hours. Enjoy your stay in the City and be smart and aware of your surroundings. Do not wander off into any area where you are unsure. Use common sense and you will have a wonderful, unforgettable time!

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Mardi Gras is ONE DAY, Fat Tuesday, the FINAL day of the entire Carnival season, which officially begins Jan. 6, Twelfth Night, every year. NO, you will miss Mardi Gras when you come--Mardi Gras seldom falls in March; it nearly always falls in Feb. It last fell on March in 2003. You would have to come between Jan. 20 and Feb. 5 to catch the festivities. The date of Mardi Gras fluctuates every year--it's 46 days before Easter, before the beginning of Lent. The parades start about 2 weeks prior to Fat Tuesday, but the Carnival balls start next month. The entire Carnival season next year will be rather short, from Jan. 6-Feb. 5, a little less than a month.

nolajazzyguide

Fat Tuesday signals the end.....

beastseeksbeauty

12-13 days, unless cut short for some reason.

WC

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