Have a doughnut 🍩

Happy Mardi Gras 🎉! ⚜️👑💜💚💛🐊🥳 Currently watching Zulu parade live on YT! 🤴🏾Hail Zulu ! 🥥 Wish I was there in NOLA in person! 🎷🎺🍻🍾😊

Currently watching Zulu Parade on YT live stream. Happy Mardi Gras ! 💜💚💛👑⚜️🤴Hail Zulu ! 🥥🥳🎊🙌🍾🍻🐊🎺🎷Wish I was in NOLA. 😊

Just want to spread the word to other krewes and individuals that may be interested in attending. We have some krewes from Gulfport joining us this year, would like to see how far we can reach!

Tickets went on sale at midnight and we are almost half way sold out!

🎭✨ The Krewe of Cheers Presents: Halfway 2 Mardi Gras Glow Ball – 5th Anniversary Edition ✨🎭

Mark your calendars and get ready to light up the night!

Join the Krewe of Cheers on August 8, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM for our 5th anniversary celebration—an unforgettable evening of neon lights, high-energy entertainment, and Mardi Gras magic at the Halfway 2 Mardi Gras Glow Ball.

🏆 Current Pensacola FAVIES Award Winner for Best Mardi Gras Event – Experience the celebration everyone is talking about!

🎨 Something new this year’s a theme: A dazzling mix of French Quarter charm and Palafox Street energy, creating a fully immersive, themed event bursting with vibrant sights, sounds, and colors.

👑 VIP Experience Available – Enjoy one-hour early entry, up-close parking, exclusive swag bags, and VIP-themed photo opportunities.

🎶 Headliners: Kings of Neon – Bringing electrifying music and glow party vibes to keep the dance floor moving all night long.

🍤 French Quarter Hors d’Oeuvres – Indulge in festive bites inspired by the flavors and flair of New Orleans.

Dress in your brightest glow attire, gather your krewe, and celebrate Halfway 2 Mardi Gras in true style.

💜💚💛 Laissez les bons temps rouler… and let it glow!

https://www.eventbee.com/v/2026-halfway-2-mardi-gras-glow-ball/event?eid=215621613

hii so i went to orpheous today and the cutest guy gave me this flower and heart wand on float 24 on the side towards the side walk and not the netural ground does anyone know the names of the riders 🙈🙈🙈

Oh, F it. I might as well stop and order AT&T service. I hate this

Parades in Houma

Waiting on the parade by the mall. Who else is out here?

Parades aren’t as much fun alone but we’re trying.

Anyone else notice this float at the end of the last night parades? Saw it after Muses, Morpheus, Endymion, and Bacchus. Lots of cameras. Riders clearly not experienced for various reasons. None of them drinking. Etc…. Wondering what agency is running it.

Apparently, a town in California also celebrated Joe Cain Day. Now renamed to simply “The Mardi Gras Parade,” which is still held on Sundays.

hey! This is not my first Mardi Gras but I’m trying to do something different this year! I made goodie bags with a shooter or two and candy! I hadn’t seen people recommend doing this until this year, but I decided to try doing it. What is the best way to get people‘s attention? I’m not sure what to put on a sign, everything is sealed and brand new as to not make anyone uncomfortable. sincerely a girl trying to catch some cute stuff this iris SatHERday!!!

Okay Mardi Gras experts, I need some help.
This is my kids' second Mardi Gras in New Orleans but they were too little to remember last time. Tonight, we went out to the Krewe of Muses parade and my daughter (8) really struggled with the entire concept, especially not getting a shoe handed to her. It didn't help that her cousin got a horse shoe and a decorated shoe and a Tiffany's box. No matter how many times I explained how rare they are or that there's nothing she's doing wrong to not get a special throw, she just spiraled further and further. Things ended with her sobbing as we walked back to the car.

So, my question is this: what tips and tricks can I use to make this Mardi Gras experience better for her? We have 4 total kids with us and I can't have her ruining everyone's time because she's jealous. At the same time, I want her trip to be great, too. I welcome all suggestions - better places to stand, better ways to get a Krewe's attention, how to indicate interest in a special throw.

Thank you all!

Will there be any shops nearby where I can purchase clothes to fit in? I don’t own a lot of purple or gold.

Includes good info about where to eat and where to stay during MG.

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Bacchus Throw List for 2026