Mardi Gras Crowds question

[PolyAddict]

For those of you familiar with New Orleanians escaping Mardi Gras.

How are the crowds during that time of year?

May try it out this year and wanted to get a feel for it.

Thanks

Michele

 

[lsutigger2]

My niece and I went several years ago (5 ish). There were more folks there than I had anticipated. It wasn't real crowded but wasn't a "walk on" either. Spoke with a fellow from NO and they were a group of 20! Some families like to go then since the kids usually have a few days off from school. We left NO on the day after Mardi Gras - that was wild!. But from the memories I have, we had a good time!!

 

[Timster]

It's been a while, but while in the service I did Marti Gras in '85 and '86.
We were there for the whole 2 weeks. At first it was not bad (crowd wise), but the closer we got to fat Tuesday the more crowded it got, and I mean CROWDED! You couldn't walk down Burbon street, you just were pushed with the wave of the crowd. I would't have messed it for the world though. Lots of wild fun. Although I don't think I could do it again. It was great for a drunken sailor, but those days are long gone.

As they say "Have Fun"

p.s. and don't forget to have a Hurricane at Pat O'Briens

 

[eeyore kelly]

From what I understand, as long as mardi Gras does not fall on President's day weekend or Nascars Daytona weekend the crowds are very managable. Their was a tread on this board a while back about this and most of the feedback was pretty good. We are planning to go Mardi Gras 2006.

 

[liznboys]

From what I've learned, even with an increase in crowds from Mardi Gras, the crowds at that time will still be low.

I posted this same thread not long ago:
Mardi Gras at WDW

 

[PolyAddict]

liznboys
I found your thread right after i posted.

Thanks for all the info everyone

It sounds like it's not too bad of a time to go.

Might give it a try

I can't stand Mardi Gras!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!