Join this event live from anywhere in the world. Watch the party and parade from bestselling author Anne Rice's balcony.

Find an encyclopedic definition of the Christian festival that traditionally takes place before the start of the Lenten fast.

Join in the party of thousands of masked revellers and let the good times roll. Get details of the Mardi Gras packages, including the rates.

New Orleans hotel provides a rate chart for the various styles of rooms available and details on the special Mardi Gras package.