Being from New Orleans, I’ve probably attended about 38-40 Mardi Gras seasons thus far. I’d say that makes me somewhat of an expert on certain (not all, of course) Mardi Gras happenings around town. I’ve always loved carnival season, and I rarely miss it, though I have been known to duck out for the last days and go snow skiing. …

To most New Orleanians, Mardi Gras is a birthright. We grow up with it and it is ingrained in our DNA, it’s in our blood, and we embrace it year after year. It’s not something that gets old, per se, and we take our carnival season seriously. But we also have the most fun you can possibly have because it’s …

Mardi Gras is one of those experiences that people should do at least once in their lives. It’s one of the most spirited events I have ever been to, and I’m lucky enough to have done it for decades of my life. Because of that, I am well-versed in how to experience Mardi Gras like a local because I am …