I have a confession to make:
I stink at Carnival. It is not my strength. I was born and raised here. I have been letting myself off of the hook because I don't find it that easy or that fun,...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
It’s Carnival Time!
Everyone in New Orleans has their Mardi Gras traditions - your favorite spot on the avenue, a go-to bakery with the best king cake, a parade you never miss....
If you have recently moved to New Orleans, Mardi Gras can be extremely intimidating and confusing at first. In fact, some of us (like me) don't care too much for the season. That said, if you are interested in enjoying...
Simply put ... I Mardi Gras with a baby and toddler because I Mardi Gras-ed when I WAS a baby and a toddler.
I have so many childhood Mardi Gras memories and each one is a treasure to me....
If you have recently moved to New Orleans, Mardi Gras with kids can be extremely overwhelming at first. New Orleans Mom is here to help! Below are some of the best tips for Mardi Gras beginners and enjoying this...
It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and everyone's eating king cake! If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, though, traditional king cake may not be an option. Thankfully many bakeries offer gluten free king cakes, as well...
Mardi Gras attire has come a long way since I was a kid, y'all. I distinctly remember my Granny's multi colored 'tinsel' style wig that she wore with her purple, green and gold shirt. I was dressed as Alvin...
2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Below is the 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for the greater New Orleans area. If you are looking for the Jefferson Parish / Metairie parade schedule, click here. The Northshore parade schedule (Mandeville...
10 Unique King Cakes to Try in New Orleans
Note :: this post was first published in 2021 but has been updated for 2022. At the time of publishing, the author reflected, "Due to the cancellation of Mardi Gras parades...
Safety Tips for Carnival That You Need to Know!
I have been very lucky of late to experience Carnival season in a way that not many people are able - "in" the parade, but not on a float. My husband...
I like naps. Like, a LOT. For me, for the kids, whoever. I totally squandered my nap time in kindergarten and I regret it to this day. I live for their weekend naps: I'm super productive ... or I'm...
“Mama, my friend at school said Mardi Gras is cancelled.” He looked at me with his big brown eyes, waiting for me to assure him that Mardi Gras would go on as usual.
I knelt and wrapped my almost four-year-old...
Oh sure, Mardi Gras is all fun and games if you're a grown up. But have you ever stopped to think about the children? Those poor kids, they have Mardi Gras problems, you know.
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Every Who Dat in NOLA liked Mardi a lot,
But the COVID who came into NOLA did not.
COVID hated Fat Tuesday! The whole Mardi Gras season!
Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason.
It could be perhaps, that...