I had friends that went to Bacchus ever year ( their invite passed away so they don’t anymore) they always had a great time. There was always a party to go to. I’d go.
Bring lots of beads for a good time!
Being able to ride on a float will only enhance the experience.
Catch Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen if they are in town! Outstanding group.
Lived a block in off the uptown parade route for a few years. Go if you never have been. Bacchus is a big one too.
Bummer. We leave Monday afternoon.Catch Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen if they are in town! Outstanding group.
TIPITINA'S PRESENTS
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
w/ Nigel Hall + Renée Gros & Tiago Guy
March 3, 2024
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm CST
Ages 18 and Up
He is at Tipitina’s Uptown in Feb 28. He also plays at Chickie Wah Wah frequently.
Also, if a doubloon hits the street, stomp your foot it, then pick it upon it or your fingers will get stomped on.
Had a Hurricane at Pat O’Brien’s and then some other bar that unfortunately I do not remember the name. It was way better that POB’s. POB’s was cool though because the two doing the dueling pianos were very good.I'd otherwise advise you not to go, but considering recent events, this might be the safest year for you and wife to attend.
It's kind of a "bucket list" thing to do so I encourage you to attend and enjoy the revelry, beads, great food, beverages and "Balcony Boobies".
I also recommend staying in the most centrally located, best hotel you can afford to minimize walking distances at night. There are many food places for you to enjoy and I look forward to your post-trip write-up.
Go for it....YOLO.
p.s. If you visit Pat O'Brien's don't drink a Hurricane by yourself.....order multiple straws. They seem harmless at first and then they kick you butt.
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I have been there several times for Mardi Gras and other times. Rode a float once, my cousin lived there and belonged to the Krewe of Pegasus so we rode their float. Most awesome experience I have ever had. It's crazy if you can ride the float. Buy plenty of beads for the parade. We went the night before and unpacked all the beads we ordered and hung all the beats on nails we put into the 2x4's on the float. Makes it easy to grab them and toss them to girls who are willing to work for their beads.
Float had what I would call a bucket for a bathroom so prepare accordingly if you ride the float. HUGE keg party the night before the parade finishing up decorating the float. Then the tractors pull you through the worst sections of NOLA to the parade route. So much fun when you are on the parade route. If you are just going and partying ... FIRST and FOREMOST there are pick pockets everywhere. Keep your wallet in front pocket or something secure. Was there last year for Mardi Gras a guy tried to pull my wife's pocket book off her shoulder while watching the parade. Aside from that the WW2 museum is a must. Incredible displays and information to walk through. We did some bike rides (rented bikes) and was a blast riding bike routes. As usual we did Cafe DuMonde for breakfast one day.... The triple header for best eats in NOLA I did is no more ... Breakfast at Brennan's (banana's foster is a must), K-Paul's for lunch (Paul Prudhomme's restaurant closed during covid) and Commander's Palace for dinner owned by the Brennan family where Paul Prudhomme, Emeril and Jamie Shannon (local NJ/PA boy may he RIP) were executive chefs. Such outstanding food, if you are going to go to some of these places book your reservations now, they are probably filled already but for top notch eating you should make reservations now. Hope this helps some and enjoy.