I might be going to Mardi Gras

[k thx 0]

Me and a friend are thinking of going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans next Febuary. The problem is that because I live in the UK, I really don't know anyone whos been. So I was wondering if anybody here has any tips about what/where to go. Any help will be much appreciated.

[Just call me Dan 0]

I live near NO and have been going for years. My biggest tip is not to try and sift through the crown on Bourbon street. Find a place to party, or get with someone who has an apartment. The smell is awful, the amount of people is staggering, and you'll be in there with a lot of big, aggressive guys who have no problem pie facing you on the ground if you're coming the "wrong" way.

[spiny norman 0]

Go to the Mardi Gras in Sydney instead. Far better.

[Guest Agent of Oblivion]

Or, if you're not a pussy, get right into the middle of the throng, because it's unlike anywhere else on the planet. Total overstimulation. If you appreciate being shitfaced and obnoxious, the middle of Bourbon St. is a good time. There's tits everywhere, beer everywhere, lazy cops, drugs, and thieves. Observe extreme caution and vigilance with your wallet, and keep it in your front pockets. Also, if you drop something, like your keys, in the 8 inch deep sea of garbage and flith in the middle of the road, you'd better pray to god you're sober enough to see something shiny in the shadows.

[Guest croweater]

Go to the Mardi Gras in Sydney instead. Far better.

[Stephen Joseph 0]

Avoid the Playboy balcony...more tease than its worth. There's plenty going on all around Bourbon street.

 

Tip #1: Go to the parades, especially Endymion and Bacchus. Scope for a group of cute girls. Approach nicely, ask em to help you get beads *you're guys,you don't get any*. How? Put them on your shoulders, bring them to the float. You'll get a ton of beads, they'll be hot because of squirming around your neck, and you'll have the strong guy appeal. You should be good to go from there. Word of warning though: Be careful about the jailbait. Subtract two years from what you think they are. We did this both nights, and had company both nights. Including the infamous incident in which IDRM was jealous of me.

 

2) You get what you offer. Don't bring shit beads to Bourbon street. Don't offer shit beads to a girl. If you do #1, you'll have a ton of really awesome beads from the horny old men on the float who are jealous of ya *and because said girl is flashing them close up*

 

3) If you're in by 3am, you're a wuss. sleep from noon to 6

[Just call me Dan 0]

Or, if you're not a pussy, get right into the middle of the throng, because it's unlike anywhere else on the planet. Total overstimulation. If you appreciate being shitfaced and obnoxious, the middle of Bourbon St. is a good time. There's tits everywhere, beer everywhere, lazy cops, drugs, and thieves. Observe extreme caution and vigilance with your wallet, and keep it in your front pockets. Also, if you drop something, like your keys, in the 8 inch deep sea of garbage and flith in the middle of the road, you'd better pray to god you're sober enough to see something shiny in the shadows.

You do have apoint, but this is coming from someone who, I'm assuming, hasn't been to 5 or 6 of them. It's cool the 1st time, definitely something to just experience, but, depending on the type of time he is trying to have, it isnt always recommended.

[Special K 0]

Went to Tulane for 4 years, so I know my shit.

 

Must reiterate AoO's tip: the most important thing is keep your wallet in front pocket. And you know what? keep your hand on it. I could walk up to you on Bourbon street during MG and just fucking look you in the eye and grab you wallet, and be richer, with the only downside being a potential black eye. If someone grabs your wallet, THEY ARE GONE. They say NO over doubles in population during MG.

 

Oh, and the best time to be had in NO is Halloween. pity it doesn't last more than a day.

[Just call me Dan 0]

Went to Tulane for 4 years, so I know my shit.

 

Must reiterate AoO's tip: the most important thing is keep your wallet in front pocket. And you know what? keep your hand on it. I could walk up to you on Bourbon street during MG and just fucking look you in the eye and grab you wallet, and be richer, with the only downside being a potential black eye. If someone grabs your wallet, THEY ARE GONE. They say NO over doubles in population during MG.

 

Oh, and the best time to be had in NO is Halloween. pity it doesn't last more than a day.

Another good time in NO was the Sugar Bowl being there and the fact that LSU was in the National Championship game. Yeah, wallet in the front pocket.

[yankovic fan 0]

I have been living in Louisiana my whole life and a parade route passes right in front of my street, totally over saturating me with the stuff, consequenlty making me hate it.

 

My advise, skip it, it is annoying and over rated.

 

You can see just as much sin at a night club.

[Black Lushus 0]

i've always heard that you should keep your ass on bourbon st. and try not to dip down to many side streets and alleyways...nothing but doom down there...i agree with the previous poster, go to a nightclub, anymore they do the same shit...

[k thx 0]

I'll be there for a couple of days, so I think I'll risk Bourbon Street purely for the experience. Anyone know how much rooms will cost during MG?

[The Mandarin 0]

Including the infamous incident in which IDRM was jealous of me.

Describe this incident.