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Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Two weeks of parades, brass bands and costumes ending on Fat Tuesday. Book a room months ahead.

Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain
When
February or early March, ending on the day before Lent
This year's dates
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Our full guide to Mardi Gras in New Orleans is being written. It's on the Southeast list as Must-see and United States list as Must-see.