Mardi Gras Mambo begins playing in our house January 6th. Originally from Florida, the only parade I was used to was Calle Ocho, which is a festival meets parade in Miami to celebrate Latin Culture. I had obviously heard...
We weren't originally going to go. That's weird for us because we are Mardi Gras people. I'm talking late nights and early mornings at "the spot," dodging the ladder police, letting the kids skip school Hermes Friday. We go...
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...
10 Clues You Are a Working Mom During Mardi Gras
Motherhood is a constant struggle for work-life balance. Family pressures are constant, but what does it look like when you add Carnival season to the mix? Companies tend to be...
“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...
So what if your child has an exceptionality, they deserve to be part of the enormous fun and culture of that once a year experience of Mardi Gras. Navigating a parade can be stressful for any family with kids,...
The holidays are a stressful time, period.
Now that I’m a mom, there is added pressure to make sure everything is perfect so my son will have the same magical memories I have from my childhood. Amid decorating my house,...
We are full of pro tips for parenting at Mardi Gras. When it comes to taking kids to parades, New Orleans Mom has all of the advice you need for enjoying Mardi Gras with kids. Here are eight must haves...
2023 Houma Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Below is the 2023 Houma Mardi Gras parade schedule (including other outlying areas of New Orleans). If you are looking for the Jefferson Parish / Metairie parade schedule, click here. The Northshore parade schedule...
Within the 6 blocks of the French Market District, you can find whatever it is you are seeking related to Mardi Gras for your mind, body or taste buds! We encourage you to break out the stroller, drive down...
Dear Argus,
It was a glorious day for Mardi Gras! Perhaps a tad hot, but we’ll take it over rain. Hard to complain when you’re in the midst of celebrating such a joyous day!
But… if I can complain… about something,...
The sounds of drumlines cadence interspersed with the faint wail of a siren. The smell of diesel fuel combined with wafts of hot dogs and hamburgers on barbecue pits. The sights of twinkling lights from the floats as the...
10 Signs You're a NOLA Mom During Mardi Gras Season
It's the most wonderful time of the year ... Mardi Gras season! For many around the country, it might mean just a few parades, beads, and masks. For New Orleans moms, though,...
2023 New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Below is the 2023 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...