It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's the hap, happiest season of all! No, I'm not talking about Christmas; I'm talking about Mardi Gras! While I love the spirit of Halloween, the tradition of Thanksgiving, the excitement of...
The year was 1992, and I was 10 years old and about to ride in my first parade as a tomato. I rode with my grandma on Mardi Gras Day in one of the very loud truck parades that...
I am riding in Nyx this year. A few days ago, I set the kitchen table with all the supplies I needed to start decorating my purses to throw: glitter, paint pens, paper, marabou, hot glue, etc. Right when I...
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...
2009 was the most epic Mardi Gras ever. I was a carefree college student, and living in a prime location at the time — walking distance to Superior Grill, the Streetcar line, and the Columns Hotel. It was also...
If your family recently moved to New Orleans, welcome! After one season of Mardi Gras, you will soon own the largest collection of "go cups" ever. While you shouldn’t plan to sleep a lot during parade season (yes, you...
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...
Where are my Type A personalities at? Better yet, where are my Type As who don’t have a designated spot on the parade routes?
With parade season now in full swing, I’m having Mardi Gras anxiety.
It’s not that I don’t...
If you have recently moved to New Orleans, welcome to the best city ever! Mardi Gras with kids is like nothing you've ever experienced before. While you shouldn’t plan to rest much during parade season (yep, you need to let...
2016 was quite the year for New Orleans Moms Blog. We truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you and the community we’ve built together. We are proud that in 2016 New Orleans Moms Blog had over...
I grew up going to Mardi Gras, just like my dad did and just like my own children will. I remember when the Arthur Hardy magazine would hit the shelves each year and scrolling through in awe at the...
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 Voice of ALLA :: My Experience Announcing a Parade From Gallier Hall
My family loves Mardi Gras. Like loves it. My husband’s favorite childhood memories all center around parades. My son, who has been in Louisiana since he was...
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...