Wondering what to wear to Mardi Gras? The answer is easy: Anything you want! Just make it fun. Costuming is our favorite part of the holiday, and we’ve been at it for a looooong time. (We even teach workshops on making the perfect headdress!) Feathers, sequins, boas and beads. There’s no such thing as “too …
What is Mardi Gras? We’re glad you asked 😉 Maybe you think of a parade or Bourbon Street or have some vague notion of a wild Tuesday sometime in February. (Or is it March?) That barely scratches the surface of this magical ode to utter decadence. But, it’s also a complicated holiday unlike any other …
If New Orleans’ biggest party conjures images of drunken tourists stumbling down Bourbon Street and flashing for beads, you need to think BIGGER. “The Greatest Free Show on Earth” doesn’t take place on one street alone. It’s a city-wide affair. There are as many flavors of party as there are neighborhoods, each with their own …
One of the most magical things about New Orleans’ signature holiday is that there’s a Mardi Gras for absolutely everyone! We teamed up with local artists Oh Hi Co to launch our brand new Interactive Mardi Gras Field Guide. Part scavenger hunt, and part insiders’ guide, it’s designed to help readers add some extra fun …
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Mardi Gras tips from the woman who wrote the book on New Orleans? Sign us up! Beth D’Addono revels in neighborhood culture during Carnival. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m a freelance food and travel writer specializing in all things Nola. I’ve been writing about New Orleans since 1991 and living here for …
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Lifestyle bloggers Beau and Matt of Probably This pack their Mardi Gras with costumes, drinks, LGBTQ hotspots and sheer bliss. Find out how, below. Q. Tell us a little about yourselves. We’re Beau and Matt, the New Orleans based couple behind the lifestyle blog Probably This. We’re both born and raised in New Orleans and …
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This playful duo just published an epic Mardi Gras guide (with us!). Not only do we love Oh Hi Co’s design style, but we fully approve of their glitter-covered Carnival, too! Q. Tell us a little about yourself. We’re Antonio and Madisyn from the stationery and design studio, Oh Hi Co. We moved to NOLA on …
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Champagne-fueled quests for secret parades more your speed? Badass Balloon Co’s Desiree has the Mardi Gras tips you need. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m Desiree, entrepreneur, founder of Badass Balloon Co. and a French Quarter resident. I found my soul city in New Orleans 4 years ago. Q. When people check out …
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New Orleans native and lifestyle influencer Alisha of Nola Bougie revels in all things glam during Carnival season. Read on for everything you need to celebrate a Nola Bougie Mardi Gras. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I am Nola Bougie, and I’ve lived in New Orleans almost my entire life with the exception …
Make the most of your New Orleans visit with Susan of Nola Maven’s city-spanning Mardi Gras tips. From wigs to king cakes to parades, she’s a go-to for the latest and greatest of Carnival time. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. Hi, I’m Susan Whelan aka @nolamaven. My family first moved to Slidell in …
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