Mardi Gras is a season of revelry and romance, madness and music, parades and balls, street comedy costumes and grand private masquerades. Mardi Gras represents a time when all things grand and fancy come together in one all-encompassing blowout.
In the 12 days leading up to Mardi Gras, more than 60 parades, hundreds of private parties, balls and masquerades are held across the metro area each year. Fat Tuesday is a legal holiday in New Orleans when half the city dresses up to watch the other half parade! Then the party ends promptly at midnight to usher in the solemn Lenten season of Ash Wednesday.

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Near New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center|Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans

The Windsor Court

Near French Quarter|Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans

The National WWII Museum

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I&#39;m a history buff and the national ww2 museum was a long awaited trip. It was an easy 20 mins walk from the French quarter. We ended up spending well past 5 hours here. There is just so much information to read and all very interesting. It&#39;s a well done exhibit and strongly recommended for those with an interest in history and world war 2 era.

Jackson Square

Historic buildings

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Jackson Square is also a rather distinctive building. The area around here is not very prosperous. There are fewer people at night, and there are not many tour groups. There is a statue erected in the center of the square, but the specific history of the person is not very clear.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

Near French Quarter|Canal Street, New Orleans

Maison Métier

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

French Quarter

Night view

The French Quarter in New Orleans is also a large area. There are many things to visit here. There are also some very interesting small designs in the French Quarter, with things of different specifications designed according to the layout here. I really like the appearance here.

Audubon Aquarium

Immediate access

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Audubon Nature Institute is committed to educating their guests about the wonders of nature. Newley renovated Audubon Aquarium is a must see for the entire family.

Time:	Jan 6–Feb 17, 2026 (UTC-6)
Location:	Bourbon Street, French Quarter, New Orleans

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