Mardi Gras is so much more fun when you understand what it is you’re celebrating and what each tradition means to the generations of parade-goers who have stood on these parade routes before...
Past the crowds and balconies of Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras Day has started the same way since 1819, with a neighborhood tradition as unexpected as the city itself.
From historic facts and carnival basics to what to expect at parades, here is your go to guide to the Mardi Gras season.
Upcoming Mardi Gras Parades
