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Parade Schedule
Arrival After Parades Start
From Louis Armstrong Airport:
- I-10 East to Exit 234 A (Hwy 90 West Westbank)
- Take Exit 11 (Tchoupitoulas Street)
- Go left at first light on Annunciation
- Go left at first light on Calliope
- Go right on Camp Street (2nd light)
- Cross Poydras and hotel rear entrance is on the left, 339 Camp Street
From Slidell:
- I-10 West to Exit 243 C (Hwy 90 West Westbank) left hand exit and stay in left lane
- Take Exit 11 (Tchoupitoulas Street)
- Go left at first light on Annunciation
- Go left at first light on Calliope
- Go right on Camp Street (2nd light)
- Cross Poydras and hotel rear entrance is on the left, 339 Camp Street
From Gretna:
- Highway 90 Westbank Expressway East toward New Orleans
- Cross the Crescent City Connection (Mississippi River Bridge)
- Take Camp Street exit
- Stay straight on Camp Street
- Cross Poydras and hotel rear entrance is on the left, 339 Camp Street
FAQ's For InterContinental New Orleans
No! Mardi Gras is a holiday, just like Christmas and Easter. It belongs to everyone. Do not believe the claims of businesses that offer "official" Mardi Gras merchandise or an "official" Mardi Gras website. Using the term “official” is just a way for vendors to sell their products or services to those who do not know better. Products or websites are not licensed by the government for Mardi Gras. Each individual parade krewe is responsible for all its merchandise. In some parts of the country, official organizations control their Mardi Gras celebration, but this is not true in New Orleans.
The weather during Mardi Gras can vary from very cold to very warm, almost hot. Sometimes it will change from one extreme to the other during the same day. It’s a good idea to layer your clothes since a chilly morning may turn into a warm afternoon.
Since you will be spending long days outside, pack comfortable shoes and clothes that can get somewhat dirty. Don’t forget to check the forecast for rain. If storms are predicted, then you’ll want to bring a raincoat!
Yes! Contrary to public perception, Mardi Gras is a family celebration. Those of us who grew up in New Orleans feel guilty once our children have grown up and we continue going to every parade because we used to use "taking the children" as our excuse! Bring big bags (even large garbage bags!) to hold all of the stuff they will catch. Throws often include toys, stuffed animals, beads, and more.
The only place you should avoid with kids is the French Quarter (where no full-size parades pass anyway). We recommend seeing the parades when they begin on St. Charles Avenue near Napoleon since parades can last until 11 p.m. near the end of the route. The Garden District portion of St. Charles is a family area where you will see many families staking out their parade watching position, having picnics, playing ball, and having fun under the beautiful oak trees. You don't have to worry about the streetcars, as they stop running in this area during Mardi Gras.
You may also want to consider taking your kids to the parades in suburban areas like Metairie, which is only 10 minutes away from New Orleans. Metairie's Caesar parade, the Saturday before Mardi Gras weekend, is the parade Disneyworld features on Mardi Gras day. Kids love it!
Please note FAQs are from: https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/planning/faq
Please note FAQs are from: https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/planning/faq