Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the world’s biggest, best and most musical parties, with dancing in the streets by revelers in colorful costumes.
For the first time ever, it’s virtual in 2021, so anybody anywhere in the world can enjoy the fun for FREE.
The parades may be cancelled this year but the spirit of Mardi Gras will be in full swing online Feb 12 at 9 PM EST – Feb 15 at 12 AM EST
Mardi Gras for All Y’all is a three-day virtual event featuring iconic artists, chefs and personalities at famous New Orleans venues including Mardi Gras World, Antoine’s, Dookie Chase’s and more.
Scheduled to appear are:
Football great Archie Manning,
TV personality Hoda Kotb,
The iconic Preservation Hall Jazz Band,
Chef Emeril Lagasse<
And a special guest performance by Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Leo Nocintelli and George Porter, Jr (The Meters).
Food is always an important part of Mardi Gras, including the traditional King Cake. Find out the history and meaning of this important part of Mardi Gras on ManyEats.
Mardi Gras for All Y’all can be viewed on nola.com, theadvocate.com, YouTube and Facebook Live.
Hosted by New Orleans Mardi Gras, Louisiana Travel, New Orleans and Company, Tulane University and the Louis Armstrong International Airport.
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