| Mardi Gras in New Orleans 2012 |
| Mardi Gras News & General Info:
- When is Mardi Gras 2012? - Mardi Gras Day falls on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
- Future Mardi Gras Dates - 2013 (February 12) - 2014 (March 4) - 2015 (February 17).
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- Orpheus 2012 - celebrity monarchs for the 2012 Krewe of Orpheus include krewe co-founder Harry Connick Jr.
, actresses Hillary Swank & Mariska Hargitay, rocker Brett Michaels, and songstress Cyndi Lauper. Walton & Johnson, Sarah Hyland, Jennifer Finnigan, and Matt Prokop will also be riding in the Orpheus Parade on Lundi Gras (February 20th).
- Lundi Gras - special events taking place on Lundi Gras (Monday, February 20th) include the 2012 Zulu Lundi Gras Festival, being held at Woldenberg Riverfront Park (near the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas), and Lundi Gras on the Mississippi, which takes place at Riverwalk Marketplace. See the New Orleans Concert Line for more events, plus live music listings.
- Endymion 2012 - the Krewe of Endymion have announced their grand marshals and celebrity riders for 2012. Celebs riding in the 2012 Endymion parade on February 18th include rock band Maroon 5 and newsman Anderson Cooper. Country music stars Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson will ride in the parade and will also perform at the post-parade Endymion Extravaganza at the Superdome. The pre-parade Samedi Gras Festival will feature music from local bands The Topcats, Category 6, and Bucktown All-Stars.
- Bacchus 2012 - funnyman Will Ferrell will reign as Bacchus XXIV when the krewe rolls on Sunday, February 19th.
- Muses News - actress Patricia Clarkson has been named the Honorary Muse for 2012. Clarkson will lead the Krewe of Muses when they parade on February 16, 2012.
- Rocckus Returns - alt-rock band Better Than Ezra have announced plans for their second annual "Krewe of Rocckus" event, taking place during Mardi Gras 2012. The event package includes two Better Than Ezra concerts at the New Orleans House of Blues, and lots more Mardi Gras fun. Head to the Krewe of Rocckus web site for details and a complete schedule of events.
- New Krewe in 2012 - the New Orleans City Council has granted a parade permit for the all female Mystic Krewe of Nyx. The new krewe will roll for the first time on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, following the Krewe of Ancient Druids, on the traditional uptown parade route.
- Parade Viewing: catch the parades in comfort from grandstands at the InterContinental Hotel on St. Charles Avenue. The InterContinental is also hosting a buffet for hungry revelers on Mardi Gras Day. Another great spot for catching parades is Michaul's on St. Charles Ave. The Cajun restaurant offers packages that include food, liquor, grand stand admission, taxes and gratuity.
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- Mardi Gras Supplies - Shop early for your Mardi Gras 2012 needs. If you are looking for costumes, masks, wigs, beads, home decorations, or other party supplies, try BuyCostumes.com or Wholesale Costume Club
. Amazon.com also has a slew of Mardi Gras merchandise to choose from.
- Mardi Gras Playlist - Our great big list of classic Mardi Gras songs, ready for download to your iPod or other digital music player.
- Live Music - See the New Orleans Concert Line for live music listings during Mardi Gras. Also check the Calendar of Events for a list of festivals, fairs, and other happenings going on in & around New Orleans.
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