{"id":10548,"date":"2019-03-01T09:08:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T09:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=10548"},"modified":"2019-03-01T12:22:12","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T12:22:12","slug":"top-5-best-things-mardi-gras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/top-5-best-things-mardi-gras\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Best Things To Do During Mardi Gras"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, Mardi Gras is upon us and you\u2019ve already bought your plane ticket and booked your accommodations.\u00a0 But, do you think you\u2019ve done enough to prepare for the mayhem?\u00a0 There\u2019s a whole lot more to Mardi Gras than simply showing up.\u00a0 You need a good plan in place, the right gear, and the adaptability to cope with countless unpredictable situations.\u00a0 Unless you\u2019re sure that you can handle anything Mardi Gras throws at you, take a look at our list of the top 5 best things to do during Mardi Gras.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wear a Costume<\/h4>\n

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Every year at Mardi Gras, you\u2019ll find a smattering of people who forgot to dress up.\u00a0 Amidst all of the crazy costumes, zany face paint, and outlandish accessories, these poor folks stick out like a sore thumb\u2026and they know it!\u00a0 You’ll never have felt so plain in your life if you show up to the biggest party in America wearing a t-shirt and jeans.\u00a0 So look, you don\u2019t have to dress like a voodoo queen or one of her mind-controlled zombies just because New Orleans is America’s Spookiest City<\/a>; but, you should wear something colorful, funky, and fun.\u00a0 You\u2019ll feel more comfortable if you abide by this first entry on our list of The Top 5 Best Things To Do During Mardi Gras.<\/p>\n

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Escape the French Quarter<\/h4>\n

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Everyone knows that Mardi Gras and the French Quarter go hand-in-hand.\u00a0 And, just about everyone should spend a significant amount of time partying on Bourbon Street.\u00a0 But, unless you want to rub elbows and bump shoulders with mostly tourists during your entire visit, you might want to check out how the locals celebrate Mardi Gras in other parts of New Orleans.\u00a0 You can get an authentic taste of the city simply by heading uptown and watching a parade.\u00a0 And, unless you’re on a New Orleans cocktail tour<\/a>, you\u2019re far less likely to have a drink spilled on you, too!<\/p>\n

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See a Parade<\/h4>\n

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And, speaking of parades, you\u2019d have to live as a total recluse to avoid seeing one during Mardi Gras.\u00a0 As mentioned above, scoping out a spot to watch a parade in some of the quieter neighborhoods serves as an opportunity to get some of that local flavor.\u00a0 You\u2019ll enjoy better views, less crowds, and a far better chance at catching a \u201cthrow\u201d from one of the floats.\u00a0 Then again, there\u2019s something to be said about the chaos that ensues when a parade enters the already crowded French Quarter.\u00a0 It resembles a drunken traffic jam with minimal road rage.<\/p>\n

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Collect Some Throws<\/h4>\n

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One of the iconic symbols of Mardi Gras comes in the form of a humble string of plastic beads.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find a number of ways to procure some for yourself.\u00a0 You can buy them, trade them, or catch them as paraders throw them from a float.\u00a0 But, beyond your standard beads, the most coveted Mardi Gras souvenirs come in the form of other \u201cthrows\u201d.\u00a0 You\u2019ve got the highly decorated shoes thrown by the Muses krewe, the golden coconuts thrown by the Krewe of Zulu, and cute little purses from the Krewe of NYX.\u00a0 Getting your hands on one of these will make you the envy of all Mardi Gras revelers.<\/p>\n

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Taste a King Cake<\/h4>\n

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The king cake represents the unofficial food of Mardi Gras because true blue New Orleanians only eat it during the Carnival season.\u00a0 Originally created to celebrate the Epiphany, the king cake is now a \u201cmust-try\u201d local food during Mardi Gras.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find it in a variety of forms; but, usually, it\u2019s made with dough similar to that of a cinnamon roll and is covered with either frosting or sugar.\u00a0 Most times, the king cake bears the colors of Mardi Gras:\u00a0 Green, yellow, and purple.\u00a0 You’ll almost certainly encounter one if you take a New Orleans cultural grand tour<\/a> around this time.\u00a0 So, don\u2019t leave town without taking a bite.<\/p>\n

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Hey there!\u00a0 What\u2019s one of your favorite things to do during Mardi Gras?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments and we\u2019ll add it to the list during our next update.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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