Another cultural treasure that highlights the Mardi Gras traditions and Black cultural history in New Orleans is a museum called House Of Dance And Feathers.Ronald Lewis, who is the director and curator, offers an inside look at the groups who bring Mardi Gras and the parades in the community to life. You'll see the beadwork gallery for the Mardi Gras Indians and costumes worn by the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs and groups like the Skull and Bone Gang as well as Baby Dolls.The...

Next year Mardi Gras Day will be  February 13, 2018. Don't wait until the last minute to travel to New Orleans, most of the parades and other festivities will be held at least 2 weeks before Fat Tuesday.Remember Mardi Gras day is the final day of the Carnival Season. After that comes Ash Wednesday which is the beginning of Lent. So if you get there too late you'll miss out!Feel free to post any questions or related comments below. Thanks for visiting, stop by again soon!Sondra...

Hey, the big day has arrived. Today is Mardi Gras Day! This is the last day of the Carnival Season and celebrations. There's still time for you to enjoy the festivities if you're in the area. Lots of music clubs in the French Quarter, on Frenchmen Street and throughout the city will be partying until midnight tonight. After that it's Ash Wednesday and you'll have to wait until next year to do it again! Here's some Mardi Gras music from Professor Longhair to help you get...

One of the things about Mardi Gras celebrations that I love is the music. The songs, the horns, especially along with the brass bands, just get me caught up in a party flow no matter where I am.Kermit Ruffins, native New Orleans trumpet player and vocalist, teamed up with the renowned Rebirth Brass Band on their rendition of "Mardi Gras Day". You can play the video below to listen.Feel free to post comments below and let me know what you'd like to see here. Thanks for stopping by.*** Hey...

The Krewe du Vieux, one of New Orleans more controversial Mardi Gras krewes, will be parading Saturday, February 11, 2017. The name of their krewe is formally Krewe du Vieux Carré, and Vieux Carré is French for the French Quarter, a very popular neighborhood in New Orleans. They marched for the first time in 1987 and have been a local favorite with their satirical and amusing adult parade themes. "Where The Vile Things Are" and “Habitat for Insanity” are just a couple...

There are lots of wonderful hotels available in New Orleans, many of them near the Mardi Gras parade routes and other tourist sites. You'll want to look for the best deals on your hotel stay whether it's Mardi Gras season, if you're visiting for many of the other celebrations or just want to hang out. Make sure to visit DiscountHotelTravelDeals.com to get 10-30% off your accommodations delivered directly to your phone or email address. You'll be able to immediately...