5–9 Feb 2027 · Festival

Hotels for Mardi Gras 2027, New Orleans

Name: Mardi Gras 2027, New Orleans
Start: 2027-02-05T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-02-09T23:59:00.000Z
Location: New Orleans

In New Orleans running 5–9 Feb 2027. 168 hotels within 3km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About Mardi Gras 2027, New Orleans

Mardi Gras marks the last blowout before Lent, and the days building to Fat Tuesday fill with parading krewes, marching bands and floats throwing beads and trinkets to the crowds. Families claim spots along the route early, ladders with seats for children lining the neutral ground, while balconies and bars fill with people in feathers and beads.

Music runs constantly, from brass bands to sound systems, and the mood stays festive rather than rowdy through the daylight parades. Costume traditions run deep here, with many spending months on elaborate handmade suits worn once and never repeated.

Where to stay nearby

New Orleans itself is the obvious base, putting you within walking distance of the main parade routes and French Quarter festivities, and its 160 hotels give the widest choice of dates and price points. Metairie, about 9km out, is a practical alternative if the city centre is full or pricier, with parades of its own and a short drive back into town. Kenner, further out near the airport, suits those arriving or leaving during the season and wanting a quieter base with easy access to transport links.

New Orleans — about 1 km away

Staying here puts you within easy reach of the venue, with plenty of hotels to choose from and no need to plan transport in advance — a short taxi ride or walk covers most routes depending on where you're based in the city.

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Metairie — about 9 km away

A short drive or rideshare from the venue, Metairie suits visitors who want a calmer base with easier parking and generally lower rates than the city centre.

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Kenner — about 18 km away

Closest to Louis Armstrong International Airport, Kenner works well for those flying in, though it's the furthest of the three towns and requires a car or taxi for the trip to the venue.

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