Partying in the Quarter will fire up next friday... fo sho..
Anywhere on bourbon street is bound to be grooving after noon each day. Parades are at night and in designated streets.. good luck if you dont already have some ticket or grandstand seat..
bourbon street will become more impassible as you near tuesday... tuesday will be filled with costumes galore.. make sure you have your film or memorysticks... balconies are the place to be on FatTuesday, looking down on the masses..
Yo.. if you are staying past Fat Tuesday (Feb24th) ... do all your shopping after ... especially for souvenoirs, the prices will plummet and bargains galore are found after Mardi Gras.
remember to watch your wallet.. although I have never had problem (could be my petite figure?) I have heard many stories about tourists losing wallet, cameras, etc...
Happy Party Gras!
ahh the sweet smell
BIG B