New Orleans Vacation: Mardi Gras
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Mardi Gras is a world-famous New Orleans festival attracting more than 6 million visitors each year. Mardi Gras happens every year 47 days before Easter. Here is the list of upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations: February 24, 2004 February 8, 2005 February 28, 2006 February 20, 2007 February 5, 2008 February 24, 2009 February 16, 2010
Dozens of parades take place all over metropolitan New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Most parades are held the two weeks before Mardi Gras Day.
If you are vacationing with your family, stay away from the French Quarter or Canal Street during Mardi Gras. Instead, watch the parade along St. Charles Avenue between First Street and Napoleon Avenue.
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