Showing posts with label mardi gras dates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mardi gras dates. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Happy Mardi Gras Day 2023!

Hey Folks! It's that time again! It's Mardi Gras Day! This is the LAST day of the Carnival Season, so if you haven't already get your party on today!

Check out the video that gives you a taste of the Mardi Gras parade experience. Featuring the krewes of Zulu, Femme Fatale, Oshun and more. 


Enjoy! Feel free to leave comments below.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl



Friday, February 3, 2023

Mardi Gras Day 2023 Falls On February 21

Almost that time, before you know it Mardi Gras day will be upon us once more. NOW is the time to get out to New Orleans and get in the mix of all the entertainment and fun!

The parades have started and the party won't stop until Mardi Gras Day is over. That's right, that's the LAST day of the Carnival Season. 

Click here to check out the Mardi Gras Parade Schedule to see where the krewes are goign to be next! Enjoy!

Any comments? Leave them below. Thanks for visiting.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Mardi Gras Day 2022 Falls On March 1

Yes folks, it's almost that time again, before you know it Mardi Gras Day 2022 will be here! Now although the date of Fat Tuesday will be March 1, 2022, the parades are actually going to start next month. 

The first will be on January 6, 2022, we'll be posting more soon and providing a link to the parade schedules as well. Of course with everything going on regarding the pandemic, arrangements for the celebrations are subject to change without notice. 

But make sure you take precautions, be safe, and enjoy!


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl


Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Happy Mardi Gras Day 2021!

Well folks it's that time again, it's Mardi Gras Day. Here's the last chance to get your party on since tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. So do it pandemic style and social distance from home so the only mask you'll need is your Mardi Gras mask!

Hope you've enjoyed the posts, feel free to let me know in the comments below what you'd like to see covered here.

Thanks for visiting and stay tuned for more Mardi Gras, culture, traditions and history here throughout the year!


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl



 


Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Mardi Gras Day 2021 Falls On February 16


Even though the parades have been cancelled for the Mardi Gras New Orleans celebrations for 2021 due to COVID-19, the official day of Fat Tuesday remains the same, February 16. 

Keep watching this blog for updates on virtual celebrations hosted by different Mardi Gras krewes as well as ideas for throwing your own Mardi Gras parties.

As they say in Louisiana “Laissez les bons temps rouler” which means “Let the good times roll.”

Feel free to post questions below. Thanks for visiting.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

 

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Mardi Gras Day 2020 Falls On February 25

Hey folks, have been away for awhile but the Mardi Gras Girl is back again. Because, well, life happens!

Anyway start getting ready because it's almost that time again...soon it'll be Mardi Gras Day 2020 in New Orleans! Next year it falls on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. As always Fat Tuesday is the final day of the Carnival Season, the next day is Ash Wednesday. So make sure to get there about a week in advance so you don't miss out on all the parades and celebrations.

Any questions about Mardi Gras make sure to look through the posts on this blog, it's been around since 2012!

If you you can't find the answer post your comment below. Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more interesting and entertaining posts.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Mardi Gras Day 2018 Falls On February 13

Next year Mardi Gras Day will be  February 13, 2018. 

Don't wait until the last minute to travel to New Orleans, most of the parades and other festivities will be held at least 2 weeks before Fat Tuesday.

Remember Mardi Gras day is the final day of the Carnival Season. After that comes Ash Wednesday which is the beginning of Lent. So if you get there too late you'll miss out!

Feel free to post any questions or related comments below. Thanks for visiting, stop by again soon!


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl
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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Mardi Gras Parade Schedules For 2017

The parades have for Mardi Gras in New Orleans will be starting soon. Once they start on January 6 they will be running everyday through Mardi Gras Day, which is February 28 this year.

Check out this site to keep updated on the parade schedule. 








Have fun!

Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Mardi Gras 2017 Will Be February 28

Hey it's almost that time again folks. Mardi Gras Day will fall on Tuesday, February 28 for 2017.

Make sure you try to take in the parades and festivities the two weeks prior to Fat Tuesday, that's the highlight of the Carnival Season.

Also Mardi Gras Day is the last day for celebrating. Everyone's either passed out, asleep or in church the next day since that's Ash Wednesday!



Feel free to post comments below and let me know what you've like to see covered here. Thanks for visiting.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Mardi Gras Day 2016 Is On February 9


Well people, Mardi Gras 2016 will be here before you know it. Next year it falls on Tuesday, February 9.

Make sure you don't wait until the last minute to visit New Orleans for the festivities. Remember Mardi Gras Day is the LAST day of the Carnival Season. The next day is Ash Wednesday and folks will either be in church repenting for what they've done, hungover or asleep!

The best time to arrive is about 2 weeks prior to the big day. That's when a lot of the parades will be running throughout the city. You'll be able to see them in the French Quarter, Uptown New Orleans as well as near the Garden District on St. Charles Avenue. 

Stay tuned for more updates. Feel free to post comments below and thanks for visiting!


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Mardi Gras 2014 Falls On March 4

This year, 2014 Mardi Gras Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4. The parades started as of yesterday, so make sure you get to the Big Easy soon. 

Remember now is the time to be in the middle of all the parties, parades and fun for the Carnival season. Mardi Gras Day is actually the last day of celebration, after that comes Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.



So "Laissez les bons temps rouler" - pronounced (Lazay-Lay Bon-Tom Roulay) which means let the good times roll!

Stay tuned for the parade schedules! Thanks for visiting.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Mardi Gras Day Is Different Every Year


Make sure before you book your travel for Mardi Gras that you have the correct date. Mardi Gras Day always falls right before Ash Wednesday, so the date changes each year along with the Easter holiday. Click here to view the New Orleans Official Tourism Site that shows the exact dates of Mardi Gras Day for the next several years through to 2027.
Mardi Gras 2013 will fall on Tuesday, February, 12, so start getting ready! Remember to always arrive a few days in advance since Fat Tuesday is the last day of the celebration!
 
Feel free to leave comments, thanks for reading.
 
 
Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl