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Unless you live in New Orleans, Mardi Gras is probably not what you think. Picturing boobs, booze, and bad behavior? Think more – bands, beads, and babies. Sure, people drink and eat to excess. After all, Carnival is designed for indulgence before Lent. But we're the creators, performers, and

Mardi Gras is a day. Carnival is a season – and it starts every year on January 6th – Twelfth Night. Festivities kick off with the first parade of the season celebrating Carnival and Joan of Arc's birthday. Though most people are aware of our parades, few realize they go

The Children’s Hospital Holiday Parade is the only New Orleans procession with giant Macy’s-parade-type balloons that float through the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans. The parade also features holiday-themed floats, marching bands, dance groups, and, of course – Santa! Originally meant to roll on a cold, rainy Saturday,

Brian Kern’s Krewe of Boo parade has become a favorite Halloween tradition in New Orleans for both locals and visitors. It's also the first major parade I danced in with The Pussyfooters back in 2013. As such, the parade hold a special place in my heart as

Southern Decadence is a Labor Day Weekend event in the French Quarter celebrating the LGBTQ community. Events include pool parties, costume contests, and a festive and fabulous parade.

New Orleans has a gift for celebrating – so it's an amazing place to have a birthday and celebrate you! Listen to this newsletter:0:00/399.422666666666661× Traditions Colloquially, people here say you "made" your birthday like, "You made 23!" But the most unique