Steps from Mardi Gras

Just steps from St. Charles Avenue—one of New Orleans’ most iconic parade routes—our hotel offers a front-row seat to the magic of Mardi Gras. Grab a to-go drink from the Lobby Bar, take a short stroll to the festivities, and enjoy the following parades with ease during your stay:

• Oshun & Cleopatra - Friday, February 6, 2026
• Krewe of Pontchartrain – Saturday, February 7, 2026
• Femme Fatale, Carrollton and King Arthur - Sunday, February 8, 2026
• Krewe of Alla – Wednesday, February 11, 2026
• Babylon, Chaos, and Muses - Thursday, February 12, 2026
• Krewe of Morpheus – Friday, February 13, 2026
• Iris and Tucks - Saturday, February 14, 2026
• Krewe of Bacchus – Sunday, February 15, 2026
• Krewe of Orpheus – Monday, February 16, 2026 (Lundi Gras)
• Krewe of Zulu & Krewe of Rex – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (Mardi Gras Day)

Floats, brass bands, and costumed revelers will fill the streets, setting the stage for weeks of celebration leading up to the season’s grand finale. The Blackbird Hotel is your perfect homebase for it all.