Parade season begins on the 6th January and the final day is Mardi Gras Day, or Fat Tuesday, on the 9th February 2016. This is a time for parties, parades and balls with a variety of Mardi Gras Season celebrations throughout Louisiana.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is sort of like Christmas and the New Orleanians begin celebrating with a variety of parades right up until Mardi Gras. The weekend to join all the major fun is 5th-9th February 2016 but it's best to arrive before the 5th!

Click to read 10 things you might not know about Mardi Gras! And more information is available at mardigrasneworleans.com and mardigras.louisianatravel.com or email us at louisiana@deep-south-usa.com and we can send you an information pack.