New Orleans - When does the Mardi Gras crowd leave?
 

We're thinking of a long weekend in New Orleans beginning on Valentines Day, just 2 days after Fat Tuesday this year.<BR><BR>Do the crowds tend to clear out the next day or does it seem that people stay for the entire week? Does the Quarter shut-down those next few days to allow people to detox?<BR><BR>Thanks for the information.<BR><BR><BR>

I'm arriving in NO that same day for a four day weekend along with a friend who spent many months there over a two year perioed when she did a consulting job. She made our accomodation arrangments and assured me that the crowds are gone. We reserved a few weeks ago and no problem getting a room. I suspect that many of the people who oneed the most detoxing are from out of town and already on there way home on Wednesday.

I'm from there & yes most of the revelers head out Wed morning w/ hangovers intact. And no, the Quarter nevers shuts down, it may still be a little dirty but hey - that's part of its charm! Have a great time in the Big EZ!

Owen and Molly,<BR>Thank for the information! If you're in town, look for us at Laffites Blacksmith Shop - Johnny is the best! As we live in New Jersey, we'll be the one's requesting something from Sinatra.<BR><BR>Thanks again!

Hi Ryan- We spent a few days there a couple of years ago right after Mardi Gras- It was wonderful- More laid back as if the city was letting out a big sigh!! Still plenty of partying too...