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This Mardi Gras was a new experience for me in a good way. I got to see how other neighborhoods celebrate Mardi Gras in their own way. I’m usually in mid-city, uptown, Treme, and / or the 7th ward, but had work and missed Zulu. I heard the bywater had their own parades and other things going on and decided to check them out. I seen people in the French quarter dressed as many things including: Flower pots, king cake babies, minions, pirates, street cones, frogs and more. Plus krewes with brass bands that would randomly walk through starting a mini second line. It was both interesting and cool to see all at once. Frenchmen street is always a cool spot I like for the art bazar and music, but wasn’t expecting it to be a Caribbean/ Latin fusion celebration. As a socaholic, it was refreshing to see a big Trini flag. If there was roti and curry there it would’ve been the spot I stayed all day. Then the Marigny/ Bywater areas are places I end up going through or visiting not often. Although, I’ve been past these bars a few times, I haven’t been for a big occasion. The streets were packed, everyone was chill, good vibes, and just all wanted dance all night which everyone knows I love. Honorable mention: the portable dj booths all over every neighborhood especially the one that was parked in the neutral ground on Royal & Esplanade playing Brazilian / latin mash ups. Shout out to that Dj! You had me mini classy twerking galore. Also, the smoothie place. They have some of the best smoothies I’ve had so far in the city. Would I do this all again next year?! 👀 Yes, but I would add them in later in the day. As much fun as I had, I’m a Treme / 7th ward girlie and need my 5am skull & bones, mystic seven sisters, 8am Zulu coconuts, black masking Indians, hot plate, juice in my cup, bounce music, line dances, history, culture, my people. While I might not be from New Orleans directly, the ancestors continue to call me back to this beautiful place I call home. Happy Mardi Gras and can’t wait to see all of the new adventures / memories I will have next year. 😝👏🏼🥰☺️ #mardigras #neworleans #mardigras2026 #fyp

On the profile · Feb 18, 2026