Mardi Gras Balls - Visit New Orleans
Some of the most glittering spectacles of Mardi Gras happen behind closed doors at grand balls thrown by krewes for their members and lucky guests. More than a hundred Carnival balls take place every year in New Orleans, beginning with the Twelfth Night Ball, held on Jan. 6, by the Twelfth Night Revelers.
Mardi Gras Balls | Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras balls were exclusive events closed off from most people outside of New Orleans society until this krewe revolutionized the event. In 1949, Edward Brennan Sr. created the krewe, a carnival Ball open to tourists.
Best Mardi Gras Balls, Parades & Parties (Insider's Guide)
Insider's Guide to the best Mardi Gras Balls, Parades & Parties, by a New Orleans local. Includes Krewe of Muses parade, Rex & Zulu parades, Mardi Gras Indian parade & more.
2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule - Mardi Gras New Orleans
Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme.
Mardi gras ball events in New Orleans, LA - Eventbrite
Krewe of M.A.C.'s 8th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Sat, Feb 22 • 8:00 PM Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center
The Ultimate Guide to Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Time Out
6 days ago · Here's everything you need to know about Mardi Gras in New Orleans, including the best places to stay, eat and drink.
Beads, Balls, and Beyond: A Journey Through 20th Century Mardi Gras …
From grand parades to elaborate costumes and masked balls, the festivities captured the unique spirit of New Orleans and left an enduring legacy on its cultural landscape. The 20th century dawned on a New Orleans steeped in Mardi Gras tradition.
The History Of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Balls - Tour Guides New Orleans
Mar 30, 2024 · Mardi Gras balls in New Orleans have a rich and vibrant history that dates back to the early 19th century. These secretive masquerade events have become an integral part of the city’s carnival celebrations and are organized by various social clubs known as “krewes.”
The Ultimate Mardi Gras Guide - Visit New Orleans
With Rex, Zulu, doubloons, flambeaus, and king cake, Mardi Gras may sound confusing, but we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you understand all things Mardi Gras. Book your trip and head on down to New Orleans for the greatest and most historic celebration on earth.
Mardi Gras Past and Present - Visit New Orleans
Mardi Gras has been celebrated in New Orleans since the explorer Iberville first set foot here on Mardi Gras Day 1699. In French colonial days, wealthy members of Creole society threw lavish Mardi Gras balls from Twelfth Night (Jan. 6) to Fat Tuesday Eve.