The crowded afternoon streets of New Orleans were lined with the familiar colors of purple, green, and gold since January 6, Twelfth Night. Any native or tourist that was wise enough to study the city beforehand wasn’t surprised by the occasion. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, arrived in one week. Preparations for the ...

There’s nothing more exciting than being in New Orleans during the Mardi Gras season! The smell of king cake and beignets, the rhythms of the marching bands, and the colorfulness of floats give you just the right amount of endorphins. One of my favorite parts of being a Louisiana native is experiencing the thrill of ...