Louisiana State Museum Exhibition Opening February 13 at the Presbytère Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you will not find many Black masking Indians on the streets this carnival season, but you will see their elaborate suits and learn about their use and inspiration inside the museum’s galleries. The exhibit will be...
City Announces Restrictions for Upcoming Mardi Gras Weekend and Mardi Gras Day
To keep large crowds off the streets and the spread of COVID-19 down, City officials today (Friday, Feb. 5), announced enforcement procedures for the upcoming Mardi Gras weekend and Mardi Gras day, in addition to enhanced enforcement this weekend. Leaders are also urging all residents and visitors to continue to follow...
City Will Announce Lottery for Fixed Mardi Gras Permit Locations on Jan. 25
Walker's Permits for Mardi Season Can Be Obtained at Bureau of Revenue The city of New Orleans announced today (Wednesday, Jan. 24) that the Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue will hold its 2018 lottery for the Mardi Gras fixed location permits for the 2018 Carnival parade season on Thursday,...
RTA Traveling Tips for Mardi Gras
[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png] The RTA has a number of helpful tips and tools to help residents and tourists enjoy a safe, fun-filled Mardi Gras. Tip #1: Make safety your top priority. Public Transit is the safest, most cost-efficient and stress-free way of getting around congested traffic, street closures and limited...
