Must Own Mardi Gras Books for Kids
Some of these titles may be found at local bookstores :: Garden District Book Shop, Octavia Books, Tubby & Coo's and Blue Cypress Books. If you wish to shop online, Amazon affiliate links...
In 1947, the founders of the Krewe of Thoth intentionally planned their Uptown route with "institutions that care for persons with disabilities and illness" in mind. For decades, the Krewe of Thoth has brought Mardi Gras joy to pediatric...
If your family recently moved to New Orleans, welcome! We understand that Mardi Gras in New Orleans can be extremely overwhelming to newcomers. In fact, some folks don’t care too much for the season. While you shouldn’t plan to...
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...
The Easiest Kid-Friendly King Cake Recipe
We don't know about y'all, but we're ready to celebrate Mardi Gras with our kids in New Orleans! If you are looking for an easy kid-friendly Mardi Gras activity to enjoy with your kids,...
Kid-Friendly Mardi Gras Craft
How To Make Shoe Box Floats to Celebrate Mardi Gras With Kids
It's Carnival time! Is there any better season in New Orleans with kids? No! Mardi Gras is pure magic, and it always means craft time...
Turn your lack of smiles into miles and run the route!
On a “normal” second to last Friday before Mardi Gras, you can feel pre-parade excitement reverberating throughout the Uptown streets. Costumed revelers with folding chairs and coolers start assembling...
If you’re a mom who’s missing Mardi Gras parades this year (as we all are), there’s still a safe and easy way to celebrate and have fun with the kids: make Shoebox Floats!
My name is Karen Konnerth, artistic director...
My struggle started this year on January 6, aka Epiphany, aka King's Day, aka the start of Carnival Season.
I was minding my own business, quietly sitting at my desk in a nearly empty office, preparing to eat a slice...
While Mardi Gras may be canceled, there are still lots of activities in the New Orleans area to celebrate! This month if full of family friendly Valentines and Mardi Gras events. Make sure to check out these events offered...
Staked off spots.
Majorettes.
Brass Bands.
King Cake for Breakfast.
Purple, Gold & Green Beads.
Glitter.
That is what Mardi Gras normally brings, not in 2021.
I am a transplant, but Mardi Gras is by far my favorite time of year. My mini and I can...
Mardi Gras Will Happen, Here’s How! (Ways to celebrate Mardi Gras at home with your Kids)
Mardi Gras will look different this year. No parades. No marching bands. No bead throwing. No coveted krewe throws. Coronavirus has taken a lot...
The Best Homemade King Cake Recipe
A few years ago, I set out on a quest to make a homemade king cake that would rival the ones we pay $20+ for at bakeries around town. (Though if cooking is not...
“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...