Mardi Gras 2015 – Let the Good Times Roll!

January 9, 2015, , , , , , , , 0
It’s time again for all the frolicking fun of the carnival festival season in New Orleans! Although Mardi Gras isn’t actually until Tuesday, February 17th, you can see parades starting as early as January 31st! The first New Orleans parade is the Krewe du Vieux at 6:30 in the French Quarter. You can see parades Read More »
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List of Parades for 2014 Mardi Gras: February 26 – March 3

February 7, 2014, , , , 0
The parades are growing more numerous the closer we get to the real Fat Tuesday! New Orleans and the surrounding cities are proud to be the real McCoy when it comes to Mardi Gras. Other places do it, but we are the original and most well-known, and we revel in that fact! February 26 Starting Read More »
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New Orleans Parade List for Mardi Gras 2014 – February 15th – February 23rd

January 27, 2014, , , , , 0
The carnival season officially started on January 6th with the Joan d’Arc parade, but the action really heats up in New Orleans on February 15th. Here is a list of the parades for 2014: February 15th: Krewe du Vieux rolls its naughty self through the French Quarter starting at 6pm, followed by Krewe Delusion, a Read More »
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Mardi Gras History

January 17, 2014, , , , 0
Mardi Gras is a celebration with ancient roots. Some say that it’s associated with the Roman Saturnalia celebration, and was adopted by the early church fathers to entice the new converts. From there, the practices spread to Europe, where some other pieces of the Mardi Gras puzzle entered the picture, such as King Cakes. These Read More »
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New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians Super Sunday

February 26, 2013, , , 0
If you’re not a New Orleans resident, you probably are not aware of an annual Super Sunday that doesn’t have anything to do with football, unless you are a Tremé fan. Every year on the Sunday closest to St. Joseph’s Day, the Mardi Gras Indians put on parades. This year, that Sunday is March 17th Read More »
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Join the Krewes and Parades in New Orleans at Mardi Gras 2013

January 17, 2013, , , , , , , 0
While you stroll in New Orleans You ought to go see the Mardi Gras If you go to New Orleans You ought to go see the Mardi Gras When you see the Mardi Gras Somebody’ll tell you what’s Carnival for –Professor Longhair It’s time!  Time to make your plans for Mardi Gras!  Mardi Gras History Read More »
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3 Weeks till Mardi Gras 2013 – New Orleans’ Biggest Party!

January 8, 2013, , , , , , , 0
Happy New Year from 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast! It’s that time again – time to make your reservations for the biggest party around!  Mardi Gras is just around the corner and you need a place to stay during the festivities!   In New Orleans, you’ll find every Creole delight such as Jambalaya and Beignets Read More »
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Happy Holidays from 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast

December 21, 2012, , , , 0
Happy Holidays from 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast    In our last few blog posts we have enjoyed sharing all of the festive and merry things New Orleans offers for Christmas and New Year’s.  Known as the City that Never Sleeps, you will find any number of fun ways to celebrate the holidays here in Read More »
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