{"id":8184,"date":"2022-02-22T18:29:17","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T18:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=8184"},"modified":"2022-06-16T03:13:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T03:13:34","slug":"best-cities-mardi-gras-besides-new-orleans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-cities-mardi-gras-besides-new-orleans\/","title":{"rendered":"2022\u2019s Best Cities to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Besides New Orleans)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to live in New Orleans to let the good times roll this Mardi Gras.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But other than The Big Easy, which U.S. cities are best for celebrating Fat Tuesday?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnlove.com\/\">Lawn Love<\/a> ranked 2022\u2019s Best Cities for Mardi Gras (Besides New Orleans).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We looked for cities with plenty of Mardi Gras events to attend, bars to quench your thirst, and Cajun and Creole restaurants to satisfy your appetite, among six total factors.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use our rankings and in-depth analysis to make the most of your free-spirited f\u00eate.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"in-this-article\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article<\/h3>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#rankings\">City rankings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#results\">Results in depth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final\">Final thoughts: Bring New Orleans to your doorstep<\/a><\/li><\/ol>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rankings\"><span id=\"city-rankings\">City rankings<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"1debe96b-157b-4e4f-b407-56069d23ca81\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Copy: 2022&amp;#39;s Best Cities Movie Lovers\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the best cities (besides New Orleans) to celebrate Mardi Gras, a ranking based on Mardi Gras events, Cajun and Creole restaurants, bars, and more\" class=\"wp-image-8188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1-141x300.png 141w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1-480x1024.png 480w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1-768x1638.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1-720x1536.png 720w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1-610x1301.png 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1-390x832.png 390w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1-516x1100.png 516w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LawnLove-Best-cities-for-Mardi-Gras-2-1-741x1580.png 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Note: We ranked 200 cities for every metric. However, the lowest ranking position for some metrics above may not be 200 due to a number of ties.<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"results\"><span id=\"results-in-depth\">Results in depth<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"gateway-to-carnival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gateway to Carnival<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no shock that one of the biggest Mardi Gras celebrations in the U.S. takes place in <a href=\"https:\/\/stlmardigras.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soulard<\/a>, a St. Louis neighborhood with a French name that translates to \u201cdrunkard.\u201d St. Louis holds the crown as the best Mardi Gras city besides New Orleans (or NOLA for short).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gateway City floated to the top, thanks to high ranks in both the Partying and the Eating and Drinking categories. This isn\u2019t just an imitation NOLA Mardi Gras \u2013 St. Louis has unique Fat Tuesday traditions of its own, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/stlmardigras.org\/events\/purina-pet-parade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world\u2019s largest parade of costumed pets<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019d think it has something to do with St. Louis\u2019 French roots, but <a href=\"https:\/\/missourilife.com\/soulard-mardi-gras-celebrates-38-years-beads-beer-bon-temps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this city\u2019s Fat Tuesday actually began in 1979<\/a> because a small group of friends wanted a night to remember. Since then, almost half a million people flock to the city to take part in the festivities each year.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local tip:<\/strong> Mardi Gras season lasts nearly two months in St. Louis, with plenty of events to check out. Local favorites include <a href=\"https:\/\/stlmardigras.org\/events\/taste-of-soulard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taste of Soulard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stlmardigras.org\/events\/wiener-dog-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tito\u2019s Vodka Weiner Dog Derby<\/a>, and, of course, the highlight of the festival, the <a href=\"https:\/\/stlmardigras.org\/events\/bud-light-grand-parade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bud Light Grand Parade<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"french-fetes-run-the-show\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">French f\u00eates run the show<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite their close proximity to New Orleans, Louisiana\u2019s Baton Rouge (No. 2) and Metairie (No. 3) are Mardi Gras destinations in their own right. These two cities rose in the ranks due to their abundant Carnival events, food, and libations. (Festivities might spill out from the French Quarter into Metairie, but the New Orleans suburb has parades of its own.)<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mardi Gras was brought to America in the 17th century when French explorers colonized the Louisiana region. Mobile (No. 7) was the first capital of French Louisiana, which is why this sleepy Southern city still has an unforgettable Fat Tuesday of its own.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Azalea City pulled ahead in the ranking for having abundant Mardi Gras events, which is unsurprising because the city hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobile.org\/events\/mardi-gras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 40 parades<\/a> for the holiday each year.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local tip:<\/strong> Check out Baton Rouge\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/caaws.org\/special_events\/krewe-of-mutts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mystic Krewe of Mutts<\/a>, squirrely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midcitygras.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mid City Gras<\/a>, and kitschy pink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbatonrouge.com\/events\/mardi-gras\/spanish-town-mardi-gras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spanish Town Parade<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mobile is home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcakeoff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gulf Coast King Cake-Off<\/a> and hosts plenty of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mobilemask.com\/ball-schedule.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">masquerade balls<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"krewes-from-coast-to-coast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Krewes from coast to coast<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to live in former French territory to find quality King Cake for Fat Tuesday. Big cities like New York (No. 4), San Francisco (No. 5), and Miami (No. 6) fared well in our ranking, despite their lack of French roots.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cities scored well all around, with New York pulling ahead, thanks to abundant events and community interest. Foodies should flock to San Fran and Miami, where there\u2019s plenty of Cajun and Creole fare to fill up on and bars to help you get in the spirit.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to ocean views, each city has significant Catholic populations. Catholicism is the dominant religion in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewforum.org\/religious-landscape-study\/metro-area\/new-york-city-metro-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NYC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewforum.org\/religious-landscape-study\/metro-area\/miami-metro-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewforum.org\/religious-landscape-study\/metro-area\/san-francisco-metro-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Fran<\/a>, so it\u2019s not surprising that they go all out for Mardi Gras before Lent begins.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local tip:<\/strong> Jazzy New York doesn\u2019t celebrate with parades but with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seetickets.us\/event\/The-GreatLongMeadowFireMardiGrasParty\/461482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">concerts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bubbys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pancakes<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/brooklyn-mardi-gras-bar-crawl-tickets-92299246531?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bar crawls<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, San Fran indulges in music and food at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mardi-gras-san-francisco-style-fat-tuesday-in-the-fillmore-tickets-141695933351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore<\/a> and Redwood City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redwoodcitydowntown.com\/event-4661136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mardi Gras Carnival<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Miami, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomiami.org\/zoo-events\/event\/mardi-gras-sip-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sip &amp; Stroll<\/a> at Zoo Miami, feast at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefishhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crawfish boil<\/a>, or dance the night away at <a href=\"https:\/\/stayhappening.com\/e\/mardi-gras-at-the-wharf-miami-E2ISU73I658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wharf<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"masquerading-through-the-lone-star-state\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masquerading through the Lone Star State<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texas is hit-or-miss when it comes to celebrating Mardi Gras. Big cities like Dallas (No. 8) and Houston (No. 10) have plenty of events and community interest, while smaller cities like Laredo (No. 200), Brownsville (No. 198), and Frisco (No. 195) scraped the bottom of our ranking.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We typically include only the biggest 200 cities in our rankings. However, Galveston (No. 69) deserved a place in this ranking because of its impressive Mardi Gras celebration, which draws in half a million people to the Texas coast each year.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fat Tuesday in Texas tends to be milder and family-friendly compared to more indulgent (and sometimes scandalous) celebrations in Louisiana. Dallas celebrates with a <a href=\"https:\/\/mardigrasdfw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">music festival<\/a> and Houston with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visithoustontexas.com\/blog\/post\/mardi-gras-in-houston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parade and pub crawl<\/a>. Galveston is the exception and celebrates for weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, with plenty of parades and events to attend.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local tip:<\/strong> At Mardi Gras! Galveston, be sure not to miss the funky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mardigrasgalveston.com\/umbrella-brigade-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umbrella Brigade<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galveston.com\/calendarofevents\/mardi-gras-12th-annual-zaniest-golf-cart-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zaniest Golf Cart Parade<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We ranked 200 U.S. cities from best to worst (1-200) based on their overall scores (out of 100 points), averaged across the weighted metrics listed below.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our sample of 200 cities includes 196 of the biggest, plus four cities that are significant to U.S. Mardi Gras due to the large size of their celebrations: Biloxi, Mississippi; Galveston, Texas; Lafayette, Louisiana; and Pensacola, Florida.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: For Mardi Gras Events and Festivals, we considered all Mardi Gras-related events, including parades and other types of publicly listed celebrations.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"partying\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partying<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mardi Gras Events and Festivals<ul><li>Weight: 3<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Party Supply Stores per Square Mile<ul><li>Weight: 1<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Metaphysical Stores per Square Mile<ul><li>Weight: 1<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>    <h3 id=\"eating-and-drinking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating and Drinking<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Establishments Serving Cajun and Creole Food per Square Mile<ul><li>Weight: 2<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Bars per Square Mile<ul><li>Weight: 2<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>    <h3 id=\"community-interest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Interest<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Google Search Volume for \u201cMardi Gras\u201d and \u201cFat Tuesday\u201d Over Past 12 Months<ul><li>Weight: 1<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>    <h3 id=\"sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Association of Metaphysical Stores, Coastal Mississippi, Gemstone Well, Google Ads, Google Events, Lafayette Travel, TripAdvisor, and Yelp<\/em><\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final\"><span id=\"final-thoughts-bring-new-orleans-to-your-doorstep\">Final thoughts: Bring New Orleans to your doorstep<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the \u201cGreatest Free Show on Earth\u201d is finally back in New Orleans. More than 1.4 million revelers make their way to The Big Easy for Mardi Gras each year.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can\u2019t make it to NOLA\u2019s Mardi Gras, why not bring some of the French Quarter\u2019s flair to the table in your city?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wear something snazzy:<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to blend in at Mardi Gras, attendees should wear a bold, unique costume. Dress festively by wearing purple, green, and gold if you don\u2019t have snazzy regalia.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another traditional part of the Fat Tuesday attire is masks \u2014 not COVID masks (you\u2019ll need those, too) but striking, glittery, feathered masks. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neworleans.com\/events\/holidays-seasonal\/mardi-gras\/faqs\/#:~:text=Float%20riders%20are%20required%20to,their%20king%20or%20queen%20is.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Orleans law<\/a> requires Mardi Gras float riders to wear masks in order to preserve the tradition.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get your krewe together:<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neworleans.com\/events\/holidays-seasonal\/mardi-gras\/krewes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krewes<\/a> host parades varying in theme, from political satire to mythology, history, and entertainment. They toss trinkets and souvenirs, dubbed \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mardigrasneworleans.com\/history\/traditions\/beads-and-throws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">throws<\/a>,\u201d during Mardi Gras parades, design creative floats, and host elaborate balls or parties after the parade.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a party animal interested in keeping spirits high on Fat Tuesday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlakecharles.org\/swlamardigras\/get-involved\/form-a-krewe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set up your own krewe<\/a>. Take inspiration from some of NOLA\u2019s faves:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The first all-female krewe is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mardigrasneworleans.com\/parades\/krewe-of-muses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krewe of Muses<\/a>. Their throws are hand-painted high heels, and they\u2019re known for their humorous and satirical floats.&nbsp;<\/li><li>One of three Super Krewes is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mardigrasneworleans.com\/parades\/krewe-of-bacchus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krewe of Bacchus<\/a>, named after the Greek god of wine. This krewe has a long history of celebrity monarchs, including J.K. Simmons, Elijah Wood, and William Shatner.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mardigrasneworleans.com\/parades\/krewe-of-chewbacchus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus<\/a> is a newer krewe, catered toward sci-fi and space lovers. They\u2019re known for their hoax-based publicity stunts and pranks.<\/li><\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Forge a feast:<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you love the nightlife or just like dressing up, indulgence is synonymous with Mardi Gras. Get together with some friends and host a potluck, or try your hand at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/entertaining\/g2166\/mardi-gras-food-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cajun-inspired dinner<\/a> for your family. Don\u2019t forget the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neworleans.com\/events\/holidays-seasonal\/mardi-gras\/history-and-traditions\/king-cakes\/#:~:text=The%20name%20%E2%80%9Cking%20cake%E2%80%9D%20comes,fillings%20and%20decadent%20cream%20cheeses.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">king cake<\/a> (or the baby)!<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deck out your lawn mower:<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that spring is approaching, you\u2019ll be breaking out your trusty lawn mower sooner or later for your <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-mowing-tips-and-tricks\/\">lawn\u2019s first cut<\/a> of the year. Why not roll out your mower and recreate your version of NOLA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mardigrasneworleans.com\/parades\/krewe-of-push-mow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krewe of Push Mow<\/a>, or ride along in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprise-tocsin.com\/local-content-communities-lifestyles\/lawn-mower-mardi-gras-parade-coming-drew#sthash.mUpFY7St.dpbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stafford\u2019s Lawn Mower Mardi Gras Parade<\/a> in Drew, Mississippi?&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Don\u2019t let your lawn look unruly during your rowdy Fat Tuesday festivities. Contact a local <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/lawnlove.com\"><em>Lawn Love<\/em><\/a><em> pro to fix your landscape and make you feel like a king.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/happy-african-american-woman-her-friends-2114653862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need to live in New Orleans to let the good times roll this Mardi Gras. 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