The vibrant festival in New Orleans—also known as Fat Tuesday—is also is observed across the country with parades, concerts, and fried feasts aplenty. Snag a front row seat to this carnival-style fanfare in the cities that celebrate it best by making a Mardi Gras vacation rental your home base.
Can't make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? We have you covered. From San Diego to Seattle to Whitefish, here's where to celebrate next.
Swap beads in the bayou for fun in the Rockies! Whitefish transforms into a festive wonderland with lively parades, colorful costumes, and Cajun-inspired eats like gumbo and king cake. Celebrate Mardi Gras with a snowy twist—where mountain charm meets festive flair.
Let loose with a bit of California sunshine. Watch feather-adorned dancers in the Mardi Gras parade, enjoy a family-friendly celebration at Sea World, or head to the House of Blues to keep the good times rolling.
Los Angeles is no stranger to great music and glitter. Catch the costume contest, live music, and delicious New Orleans specialties at the Fairfax farmers market.
Celebrate carnival season from the Pacific Northwest with Mardi Gras jazz concerts, pub crawls, and a beignet or two.
Locals in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Dauphin Island have turned these communities into one-of-a-kind experience on the Gulf Coast.
Want to experience carnival by the coast? Don’t miss out on great cuisine, dazzling parades, stilt-walkers, concerts, and fun for all ages.
If everything’s bigger in Texas, so are its festivals. Join in on eleven days of celebration, from masquerade balls to the popular Mardi Gras Texas Style concert.
Enjoy a vacation rental near celebrations in Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles, Eureka Springs, Texas, and Florida.
The best Mardi Gras festivities aren’t limited to New Orleans. Make your move on fun Mardi Gras celebrations in Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles, Eureka Springs, Texas, Florida, and more.
