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Thank you for a Great 2022 Mardi Gras Season!

With another successful Mardi Gras season behind us, we give thanks for everything and everyone that gave us reasons to celebrate!

Everything You Need to Know About Mardi Gras 2022

Although Mardi Gras hasn’t been canceled, there will be some changes this year that will still make the festivities different from pre-pandemic times.

Krewe Feature: Krewe of Hermes

America was still feeling the impact of the Great Depression in the '30s when some businessmen hailing from New Orleans congregated to discuss the fate of their lovely city. With folks lower than they've been since the Great War, there was only one New Orleans-style solution: have a party with the Krewe of Hermes!

King Cake Season Has Begun

With the turning of the year, it’s time for king cake season! Carnival 2022 began officially on January 6th in New Orleans, debuting to beautiful skies and festive Mardi Gras jams playing for the multitudes of king cake admirers ready to tackle their sweet tooths.

Krewe of Orpheus

The Krewe of Orpheus is a New Orleans social organization and super-krewe, having brought itself into formation in 1993. The founders of the Krewe of Orpheus are Harry Connick Sr, his son Harry Connick Jr, and Sonny Borey.

The Mystic Krewe of Barkus and Krewe de Paws

Want to be able to actually take your dog to a Mardi Gras parade and march in it? Then look no further than the Mystic Krewe of Barkus and Krewe de Paws!

New Orleans' Festival of Bonfires - Bonfires on the Levee

The story of New Orleans' Festival of Bonfires started hundreds of years ago when the first Cajun settlers arrived in Louisiana.

The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus

Revelrous Trekkies, Whovians, gamers, cosplayers, Star Wars addicts, and mega-geeks alike rally to the banner of the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus for a SciFi Mardi Gras!

Cool New Orleans Neighborhoods to Visit

Although it’s impossible to list all of the coolest New Orleans neighborhoods in one list, we’ve put together a little something-something that piques the curiosity of anyone!

Why is New Orleans Known for Voodoo?

To those seeking the more esoteric path, voodoo is synonymous with the city of New Orleans. But how did New Orleans become known for voodoo if it was founded by French Christians? The answer is as intricate and interesting as the culture of New Orleans itself!