I’ve just had the most crazy week in New Orleans attending my first Mardi Gras in this city that needs no excuse to celebrate with a parade. Or in this case, days of parades that finish on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), because Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent.
Yes, believe it or not, this week of multiple parades is all about the Easter calendar. In 1892 the Rex Parade introduced the mardi gras colours of purple, gold and green. Purple Represents Justice. Green Represents Faith. Gold Represents Power.
But there is every colour under the sun, as you’ll see from my photos below – including my prep for riding in the Orpheus Parade on Lundi Monday.
This is my 9th visit to the Crescent City and I have written my Ultimate Guide to New Orleans listing all the very best things to do and explore here in the French Quarter – and why I suggest you pick one of these French Quarter hotels because if you don’t have a car, this is where you’ll be hanging out all the time.
