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“Fork Yeah, Baby! NOLA Food Fest 2025 Is Serving Up Heat, Honey, and Holy Hell Yes!”

By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn COMING SOON!!! Hi babes—Karen Brem here, your fabulously food-obsessed, party-ready Marketing Director at the now gloriously glow’d up Historic Mardi Gras Inn—and let me be the first to say it: It’s time to loosen that belt, book your weekend, and bring your appetite to the dancefloor. […]

🎷JAZZ FEST IS HERE, HONEY—GRAB YOUR SUNSCREEN AND SHAKE THAT BOOTY! 🎶

By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn Starting today!!! Hold on to your hats—literally! Because Jazz Fest 2025 is OFFICIALLY ON, and baby, it’s hotter than a crawfish boil at high noon. If you can hear the soulful wail of a trumpet, smell the spicy scent of jambalaya in the air, and feel […]

Crawfish, Beats & a Side of Sass: NOLA’s Spicy Secret Between Jazz Fest Weekends

By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn Coming Soon!!! Oh honey, if you thought Jazz Fest was the main course, let me serve you up a little spicy lagniappe—the NOLA Crawfish Festival, our city’s delicious little secret that sizzles between the Jazz Fest weekends, this year taking place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday—April […]

🎺 “Drop That Po’ Boy and Pick Up Your Tickets, Baby—Jazz Fest is Bringing the Heat!” 🎷 By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn

By: Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn(LGBTQ+ Proudly Owned & Operated)  Coming Soon!!! Oh honey, cancel your plans, reschedule your colonoscopy, and ghost your toxic situationship—because the first weekend of the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is coming in HOT and I’m not just talkin’ about the gumbo. April 24-27 is […]

🎷”THE CUBES HAVE LANDED, DARLINGS! PLAN YOUR JAZZ FEST ATTACK LIKE A PRO (OR REGRET IT FOREVER)”🎷

By: Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn(LGBTQ+ Proudly Owned & Operated)  Coming Soon!!! Sound the brass, slap on that glitter, and start stretching—because THE CUBES HAVE DROPPED, HONEY. That’s right, the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival schedule—aka the Cubes—was officially released on Thursday, March 27th, and the city hasn’t stopped screaming […]

THE CUBES ARE COMING! THE CUBES ARE COMING!

Coming Soon!!! Listen up, music lovers, festival fanatics, and professional partiers—this is not a drill! The legendary, life-altering, wildly anticipated release of the CUBES for the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is about to drop, and honey, this is THE moment we’ve all been  waiting for. For the uninitiated (bless your heart), the […]

Hogs, Hits, & Heart: The Ultimate BBQ & Music Fest in NOLA!

Coming Soon!!! Babes, if you love finger-lickin’ BBQ, live music that will shake your soul, and giving back to a cause that truly matters, then buckle up those bibs and get ready for Hogs for the Cause—April 4 & 5, 2025, right here in fabulous New Orleans! This ain’t just another festival, honey. This is […]

Get Your Claws Out: The 50th Louisiana Crawfish Festival is Coming, Hunty!

Coming Soon!!! Alright, my party-loving, seafood-slurpin’ darlings—let’s talk about something that’s gonna make your taste buds twerk and your stomach sing! The 50th Louisiana Crawfish Festival is rolling into town March 20-23, 2025, and if you’ve got even a speck of sense (or at least an appetite), you better start making your plans right now. […]

Beads, Booze, and Bad Decisions: Your Mardi Gras 2025 Parade Guide!

Coming Soon!!! Alright, party animals—it’s that time again! Mardi Gras is rolling in hot, wild, and ready to leave you breathless (and possibly pants-less, depending on how many hurricanes you throw back). I’m Karen Brem, your sassy, slightly inebriated guide to the debauchery that is Mardi Gras in New Orleans—and I just so happen to […]

“Werk That Crown, Hunty! The Krewe of Nefertiti 2025 Parade Is Serving Royal Realness”

Coming this Soon!!! Alright, my glitter-loving queens, kings, and fabulous beings of all identities—gather ‘round because the Krewe of Nefertiti is about to make her grand entrance, and honey, she’s snatching wigs and breaking hearts in 2025! Circle Sunday, January 28, 2025, on your calendar, because this all-female krewe is rolling out their annual parade, […]

Barbie Gras 2025: Malibu Dreams, Mardi Gras Screams & Plastic Fantasies!

Coming this Soon!!! Darlings, buckle up your glitter heels and grab your best pink ensemble because Barbie Gras 2025 is about to descend upon New Orleans in a swirl of fabulous chaos, planned choreography, and more camp than a RuPaul finale! What’s the Tea, You Ask? On Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM, the […]

Fetch Your Pink and Get Mean: Broadway’s “Mean Girls” Hits NOLA!

Coming Soon!!! It’s happening, y’all! Broadway’s smash-hit Mean Girls is coming to New Orleans on Monday, January 20, 2025, and it’s bringing all the sass, shade, and shenanigans you’ve been missing. Pack your burn books, because the Dr. Rodney R. Lafron Performing Arts Center will be the ultimate destination for theater lovers and Plastics fans […]

“Drop It Like It’s Hot: Ringing in 2025 New Orleans Style”

Coming this Week!!! Honey, if you think New Year’s Eve is wild in your hometown, let me introduce you to the absolute chaos and charisma of New Orleans. Around here, we don’t just watch a ball drop and call it a night—we lower a Fleur de Lis, set the sky on fire (metaphorically, of course), […]

“Slay Bells and Bonfires: Lighting Up Christmas Eve Cajun-Style in NOLA”

Coming this Week!!! Gather ’round, party people, because New Orleans is serving up a Christmas Eve tradition so hot it’ll make your glitter melt! Welcome to Bonfire Night on the Levee, where we light up the Mississippi River, sip on something strong, and celebrate the holidays the way only Louisiana knows how—with flair, fire, and […]

Ring in 2025 in the Heart of New Orleans: Jackson Square is Calling Your Name!

Coming this New Years Eve!!! Well, darlings, if you’re not in Jackson Square this New Year’s Eve, you’re officially doing it wrong. Let’s set the scene, shall we? Imagine thousands of revelers packed into the French Quarter, a symphony of laughter, live music, and clinking cocktail glasses filling the air. The iconic Fleur De Lis […]

“Reveillon & Revelry: Feast Your Way Through December in New Orleans”

Coming this Weekend!!! Oh honey, if you’ve never experienced New Orleans at Christmas time, it’s like glitter-dipped magic meets Creole charm—with a dash of fabulous indulgence. The Historic Mardi Gras Inn invites you to come and stay a few nights this December, where we’re serving up the ultimate mix of holiday spirit, decadent dining, and […]

Ring in the Queer Year with Beads, Booze, and Bourbon Street Bliss!

Coming this December!!! Hey there, party animals and glitter lovers! Karen Brem here, your fabulous marketing maven for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, dropping the tea on how to welcome 2025 like the absolute legends you are. Spoiler alert: it’s all going down at the New Year’s Eve Bourbon Street Balcony Party, where the beads […]

“SantaCon Slay! A Holly, Jolly, Bar Crawl in NOLA”

Coming Soon this December!!! Oh, honey, get ready to sleigh this holiday season—New Orleans style! The city that never needs an excuse to party is bringing you the New Orleans SantaCon Bar Crawl, happening on Saturday, December 14, 2024, and it’s guaranteed to be the merriest, sassiest, most fabulous night of the year. So grab […]

“Sleigh Bells & Southern Charm: The Holiday Home Tour Is Calling Your Name!”

Coming this December!!! Deck the halls, darlings, because New Orleans is turning up the holiday sparkle, and it’s all happening in one of the city’s most glamorous neighborhoods—the Garden District. That’s right, the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) is back with its 49th Annual Holiday Home Tour, presented by McEnery Residential, and it’s an event as […]

“Sleigh What?! Krampus NOLAuf is Coming to Snatch Christmas (and Your Soul)”

Coming this December!!! Darlings, if you think Christmas in New Orleans is all peppermint cocoa and holly jollies, let me snatch that snow globe fantasy and replace it with something gloriously grim: Krampus NOLAuf 2024, sashaying its goat-legged fabulousness down the streets of the Crescent City on Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 PM. Forget the […]

“Stuff the Turkey, Honey—It’s a New Orleans Thanksgiving Extravaganza!”

Coming this November!!! Hey, turkeys and all you fabulous folks! Are you over the same ol’ Thanksgiving where Aunt Linda judges your life choices between bites of dry turkey, and you’re forced to act excited about another green bean casserole? Well, sugah, it’s time to sashay away from that tired holiday scene and spend Thanksgiving […]

“Hexes and Hallowed Streets: Halloween in New Orleans, Queer as Fear Itself!”

October Means Spooky Fun!!! Hey there, boos and ghouls! Halloween in New Orleans is nothing short of legendary. Imagine this: you’re strolling through the French Quarter, surrounded by all manner of mystical mayhem—vampires in lace, glittering ghosts, zombies who definitely know how to werk a runway, and, of course, goblins who wouldn’t miss a dance […]

Get Your Ghoul On: The Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl in New Orleans!

October Means Spooky Fun!!! Alright, darlings, the spookiest weekend of the year is creeping up faster than a vampire after dark, and you know what that means – it’s time to break out your fiercest costumes, grab your ghoulish squad, and get ready for the 7th Annual Official Halloween Bar Crawl! It’s happening this Saturday, […]

Brews and Boos: Scream Queens, Ghoulish Fun, and Beer – New Orleans Style!

October Means Spooky Fun!!! Y’all ready to get your freak on in the city that does Halloween better than anywhere else? Well, buckle up, buttercups, because Brews and Boos at Carousel Gardens Amusement Park is here to quench your thirst for thrills, chills, and a frightful amount of beer. We’re talking unlimited rides, unlimited brews, […]

Krewe of Boo Parade: A Boolicious Haunt!

October Means Spooky Fun!!! Darlings, if you haven’t yet experienced Halloween in New Orleans, then honey, you are seriously missing out! And this year, the Krewe of Boo Parade on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at sunset is coming to spook your boots and thrill your wicked soul. I’m Karen Brem, Marketing Director for the freshly […]

Wigs, Glitter & Ghosts: Halloween New Orleans 2024

October Means Spooky Fun!!! Oh, honey, grab your wigs, pack your glitter, and get ready for the most fabulously ghoulish weekend of your life! The LGBT Halloween New Orleans (HNO) is descending upon us from October 18-20, 2024, and trust me, you do not want to miss this. I’m Karen Brem, the marketing maven over […]

Halloween Bar Crawl: Through the Eerie Streets of New Orleans

October Means Spooky Fun!!! Darlings, it’s time to brace yourselves for a night of devilish debauchery! This October 31, 2024, Halloween in New Orleans gets turned up a notch with the Official Halloween Bar Crawl, and honey, you do not want to miss this ghoulishly good time. You think Halloween’s for the kiddos? Think again! […]

Darling Ghouls, Creepy Queens, and all you Fierce Freaks!

October Means Spooky Fun!!! Are you ready to get swampy? I’m talking moss-draped, spine-chilling, “Why is the bride’s bouquet dripping blood?” kind of swampy! This Saturday, October 5, 2024, The Broadside will be taken over by the twisted souls of the Krewe of Krampus for the most batty, eerie event of the season—Bride of Swampus: […]

Halloween in “The City of the Dead”

October Means Spooky Fun!!! Honey, let’s get this witchy party started! Halloween 2024 in New Orleans is an experience—and trust me, no place in the world does it bigger, better, and more fabulously than the Crescent City. Forget about those cute little ghosts and goblins begging for candy—NOLA’s Halloween is strictly an adults-only affair, and […]

Temperatures Drop As NOLA X NOLA ARRIVES 

Happening Now Babies!!! 🎶 Honey, grab your best dancing boots because NOLA X NOLA is back, and it’s gonna be legendary! We’re talking 10 days of nonstop music, cocktails overflowing like the Mississippi, and a city vibrating with rhythm, art, and that special New Orleans magic! And guess what? You’ll be staying just steps away […]

Sizzling September Staycation at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn

Happening Now!!! Hey y’all! It’s me, Karen Brem, your sassy and oh-so-proud marketing director for the fabulous, LGBTQ-owned and operated Historic Mardi Gras Inn, serving you all the tea on why you need to book a staycation with us this month! Honey, the kids are finally back in school, the weather is cooling off, and […]

Labor Day Weekend = Southern Decadence in New Orleans!

Southern Decadence is Just 1 Day Away! Hey y’all, it’s Karen Brem here, your go-to for all the fab festivities at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, the crown jewel of queer sleepovers in New Orleans! As the Marketing Director, I’m here to spill the tea on the hottest Labor Day Weekend bash—the one and only […]

SOUTHERN DECADENCE IS ALMOST HERE!!!

Southern Decadence is Just 3 Days Away! Hey, all you fabulous folks out there! Can you feel the electricity in the air? That’s right, we’re just three glorious days away from the most thrilling, most outrageous, most over-the-top celebration in all of New Orleans—Southern Decadence! And here at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, we’re all […]

Get Ready to Strut: Miss Gay Louisiana America is Back!

COMING SOON! Ladies, gents, and fabulous friends, brace yourselves because New Orleans is about to sashay into the spotlight once again for one of the most dazzling events of the year—the Miss Gay Louisiana America pageant! Mark your calendars, set those reminders, and dust off your fiercest outfits because from August 15th to 17th, 2024, […]

Sizzling Southern Decadence 2024 Events 

TONIGHT AND COMING SOON! Hey there, fabulous friends and soon-to-be guests of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn! Karen Brem here, your go-to guide for all things fun and festive in the heart of New Orleans. With Southern Decadence 2024 just around the corner, we’re gearing up for a wild ride that you won’t want to […]

Unleashing the Fabulous: Southern Decadence 2024 in New Orleans

COMING SOON! Y’all, it’s that time of year again when New Orleans pulls out all the stops and lets its fabulous flag fly high! Get ready for Southern Decadence 2024, where we’ll turn up the heat, unleash our inner divas, and celebrate love, unity, and pure, unadulterated fun. Mark your calendars because from Thursday, August […]

Pickleball Fever: Get Ready for the Second Annual Pickle Fest in New Orleans!

COMING SOON! Greetings, fellow pickleball enthusiasts! I’m Karen Brem, your friendly neighborhood Marketing Director here at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn. I’m thrilled to invite you to the second annual Pickle Fest, running from August 7 through August 11. If you haven’t experienced Pickle Fest yet, brace yourselves for a smorgasbord of pickleball madness, lively […]

Inferno Burlesque at the House of Blues 

HAPPENING TONIGHT! Ah, New Orleans in July—where the heat of the city matches the heat of its entertainment! If you’re in the mood for a night of raucous fun, look no further than the Inferno Burlesque show at the House of Blues. This Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 8:01 PM (because starting at 8:00 PM […]

Dive into Fun at Cool Zoo: The Ultimate Summer Oasis

HAPPENING NOW!!! Greetings from Historic Mardi Gras Inn, where we pride ourselves on providing clean, affordable accommodations and a warm, welcoming staff who work tirelessly to ensure your stay is nothing short of delightful. As the summer sun cranks up the heat, we’re here to share a refreshing escape just a stone’s throw away from […]

RED DRESS RUN!: A FRENCH QUARTER EVENT

COMING IN AUGUST! As the marketing director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, I take immense pride in highlighting events that embody the spirit of our vivacious city. With that said, brace yourselves for one of the most outrageous, entertaining, and charitable events of the year—the Red Dress Run! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August […]

Celebrate the King of Jazz at the Satchmo SummerFest!

COMING IN AUGUST! Greetings, fellow music lovers and festival enthusiasts! I’m Karen Brem, the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and I am beyond thrilled to invite you to one of the most anticipated events of the year: the Satchmo SummerFest! Mark your calendars for August 3rd and 4th, 2024, because this is […]

Get Ready for a Wild Ride: The Running of the Bulls, New Orleans Style!

COMING VERY SOON 😉 Are you ready to spice up your summer with some outrageous fun? Look no further than the Running of the Bulls in New Orleans, happening from July 12th to 14th, 2024. This isn’t your typical weekend getaway—this is New Orleans putting its unique spin on the legendary bull run of Pamplona, […]

“Our War Too: Women in Service” Exhibit Currently at The National WWII Museum

LEAVING NEW ORLEANS SOON I’m Karen Brem, the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi gras Inn, and I’m thrilled to share an exciting and enriching experience awaiting you in our beloved city. The National World War II Museum, located right here in New Orleans at 945 Magazine St., is hosting a phenomenal exhibit titled “Our […]

Attention Foodies:The Magic of Coolinary New Orleans 2024

COMING THIS SUMMER Greetings, food enthusiasts and lovers of all things delicious! Karen Brem here, your trusty Marketing Director at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn. As summer waves goodbye and the tantalizing scents of fall start to drift in, there’s one event that stands out on our calendar like a pot of gumbo on a […]

Louisiana Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff 2024 in New Orleans!

COMING THIS SUMMER Hello everyone! I’m Karen Brem, the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and I’m thrilled to share some fantastic news with you! As we jump right into summer, New Orleans is gearing up for a spectacular event that promises to be the highlight of your Labor Day weekend. Mark your […]

MIXOLOGY 101

COMING THIS JULY Welcome to New Orleans, a city where every street has a story, and every cocktail has a tale! I’m Karen Brem, your ever-enthusiastic Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn and a cocktail aficionado with a palate primed for the extraordinary. Today, I’m thrilled to pour you a tall glass of […]

Celebrating 30 Years of Essence Festival of Culture: Your Ultimate Guide

COMING THIS JULY As the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, I am thrilled to welcome you to one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 30th Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola! This monumental celebration takes place from July 4-7, 2024, right here in the heart of New Orleans, […]

New Orleans Pride Fest 2024: A Weekend of Joy, Unity, and Pride

COMING THIS WEEKEND Hey there, fabulous folks! It’s your girl Karen Brem, Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and I am beyond thrilled to welcome you to one of the most vibrant, joyous, and colorful events of the year—New Orleans Pride Fest 2024! Kicking off this Friday, June 7th, our beloved Big Easy […]

Black Queer Community Fest in New Orleans

COMING NEXT WEEKEND As the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, it is my pleasure to share the excitement and vibrancy surrounding the upcoming Black Queer Community Fest, scheduled to take place from June 6-9, 2024. This incredible event promises a weekend of celebration, community, and culture, with a particular highlight on Saturday, […]

OPA!!! 2024 GREEK FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE

COMING THIS WEEKEND Hello, everyone! I’m Karen Brem, the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and I am thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our city’s most anticipated events: the 2024 Greek Festival. This vibrant celebration of Greek culture will take place over Memorial Day weekend, from May 24th to […]

Roll Out the Fun: The World Naked Bike Ride is Back in New Orleans!

COMING SOON Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls (well, maybe not the kids this time), it’s that magical time of the year again. The World Naked Bike Ride is rolling back into the Big Easy on June 8, 2024, at 4 PM, and it’s time to start pondering the age-old question: What should I (not) […]

Led Zeppelin Performs at The Bayou Boogaloo This Weekend!

STARTING THIS FRIDAY Greetings, fun-seekers and adventure enthusiasts! Karen Brem here, your friendly neighborhood marketing director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn. If you’re reading this, you’re likely gearing up for a fantastic weekend, and boy, do I have news for you! The annual Bayou Boogaloo festival is making its grand 17th return to New […]

Lunch and Drinks and Drag Queens … Oh My!

Happening this Sunday Hello, darlings! Karen Brem here, your friendly neighborhood marketing director at the fabulous New Orleans Guest House. Just when you thought your Sunday couldn’t get any more fabulous, honey, I’ve got the tea that’s going to spill all over your plans—in the best way possible! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19, […]

Brews, Boils & Bubbles: Your Ultimate Weekend Awaits!

NEW FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY Hello, fellow lovers of good food, fantastic brews, and lively entertainment! Karen Brem here, your guide to the heart of New Orleans and the Marketing Director at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn. This Saturday, a brand-new festival is taking over the New Orleans Lakefront, and it promises to be nothing short […]

FINAL WEEKEND OF JAZZ FEST 2024

What’s Happening This Weekend Hey there, fellow music and food enthusiasts! Karen Brem here, your friendly neighborhood marketing manager from the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and I’ve got some amazing news for you! The final weekend of the Jazz & Heritage Festival is upon us, starting Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, and running through Sunday, May […]

Alright, fellow Jazz Fest fanatics, listen up!

What To Do Between Jazz Fest Weekends It’s a crime that we have to endure these days of silence in between the two weekends of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024. I mean, who does this to us? Do they not realize we need our fix of those 14 stages brimming with music from […]

The Legendary Crawfish Bread Makes Its Triumphant Return to Jazz Fest 2024!

OH SO YUMMY!!! Hello, Jazz Fest enthusiasts and culinary adventurers! Karen Brem here, your friendly neighborhood Marketing Director at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn. As we gear up for the sensational New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, taking place from April 25 to May 5, 2024, I’ve got some piping hot news that’s sure to […]

Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: An Electrifying Start in New Orleans!

Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: Come Join us in The Big Easy! Hello, fellow music enthusiasts! I’m Karen Brem, the Marketing Director at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, just a stone’s throw away from where the magic happens at the Jazz & Heritage Festival. I’m here to share all the thrilling details about what you […]

Experience the Rhythms of New Orleans at Trombone Shorty’s Treme Threauxdown

Hello, fabulous music aficionados and New Orleans enthusiasts! Karen Brem here, your guide to the heart of the Big Easy, coming at you from the Historic Mardi Gras Inn. As the marketing maestro of this charming spot, I’m here to sprinkle a little jazz-infused fairy dust on your travel plans. Get ready to strut through […]

Experience Magic Under the Stars: NORD Commission’s Movies In The Park

As the city of New Orleans brims with the unique melodies of jazz and the vibrant colors of its rich culture, there’s yet another reason for both locals and visitors to revel in the charm of our beautiful city. This coming Friday, April 12, 2024, marks the beginning of an enchanting series of family-friendly events […]

Come Stay With Us Next Weekend

Spring in New Orleans is a season of vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and the irresistible rhythms of jazz wafting through the air. But this year, there’s an extra sprinkle of excitement as we gear up for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival, taking place from April 12-14, 2024. As the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi […]

Discover the Heart and Soul of New Orleans at Hogs For The Cause 2024

As the Marketing Director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, I have had the privilege of witnessing countless events that capture the vibrant spirit of our city. However, there is one event that holds a special place in my heart, and I am thrilled to share it with you. This weekend, April 5-6, 2024, New […]

It’s Time to Celebrate the 2024 Freret Street Festival

As the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, nestled quaintly in the heart of the vibrant French Quarter, I’m thrilled to extend a warm, glittering invitation to the upcoming Freret Street Festival! Picture this: a day bursting at the seams with culture, music, art, and the tantalizing aromas of exceptional cuisine. This isn’t […]

THE CUBES ARE OUT, THE CUBES ARE OUT!!!

As the vibrant heartbeats of New Orleans sync up to the rhythm of the much-awaited Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024, I, Karen Brem, your guide and the Marketing Director at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, am thrilled to extend a warm, jazzy welcome to all festival-goers! Nestled just a stone’s throw away from the pulsating […]

Aw Shucks: An Oyster Eating Event

As the sun dips below the horizon and the vibrant streets of New Orleans come alive with the sounds of jazz and the tantalizing scent of Creole cuisine, there’s one event on the calendar that outshines them all: the Shell-A-Bration! I’m Karen Brem, the marketing director for the charming Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and I’m […]

Ears to a Great Easter!

As the Marketing Director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, nestled just a stone’s throw away from the lively heart of the French Quarter, I’m thrilled to guide you through a delightful spring tradition that promises to sprinkle a dash of enchantment onto your New Orleans itinerary. Get ready to immerse yourself in the whimsical […]

Luck of the Irish to Ya

As Karen Brem, the ever-enthusiastic Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, I’m absolutely thrilled to invite you to dive into the emerald heart of New Orleans for a day that promises to paint the town green! This year, on the radiant morning of Saturday, March 16, 2024, the historic streets of our beloved […]

Spring Parades Come to New Orleans

As the marketing director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, I am thrilled to share the vibrant and joyous spirit of New Orleans with you, especially as we approach the much-anticipated spring parade season. Nestled in the heart of this historic city, our inn offers clean, affordable accommodations and is staffed by a team that’s […]

 Celebrating the Roots of Jazz at the Congo Square Rhythms Festival 2024

As the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and just an easy walk from the enchanting Louis Armstrong Park, I am thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all music enthusiasts and cultural explorers for an unforgettable experience at the upcoming Congo Square Rhythms Festival. Set against the backdrop of one of the […]

Discover the Rhythms of New Orleans: Wednesday at the Square Concert Series

As the Marketing Director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, nestled just a heartbeat away from the vibrant hues and tunes of the French Quarter, I’m thrilled to extend an invitation to a seasonal spectacle that epitomizes the spirit of our city—the Wednesday at the Square Concert Series. This enchanting series of free open-air concerts […]

 Let’s Dance 

Get ready to groove back in time, Motown aficionados, because the sensational Broadway production “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” is shimmying its way into the Seanger Theatre from February 27 to March 3, 2024! I’m Karen Brem, the proud marketing director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and I’m here […]

Mardi Gras Day Arrives Soon

Mardi Gras Day, or as we affectionately dub it, Fat Tuesday, is the crescendo of excitement, the grand finale of the carnival season, and it’s right around the corner here in the vibrant heart of New Orleans. As the Marketing Director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, nestled cozily in the pulsating heart of the […]

Come Join Us For Mardi Paws Parade

As the marketing director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, nestled in the vibrant heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, I have the delightful privilege of inviting you to one of the most unique and heartwarming events of the Mardi Gras season – the Mardi Paws Parade 2024 in Covington, LA. Scheduled to wag its […]

Time to Party at the Bacchus Bash 2024

As the director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn nestled in the vibrant heart of the French Quarter, I, Karen Brem, am absolutely thrilled to extend an exuberant invitation to one and all for the 39th Annual Bacchus Bash on Sunday, February 11, 2024. This isn’t just any party; it’s the epitome of New Orleans’ […]

Gay Mardi Gras Balls 2024 New Orleans 

As the vibrant heartbeats of New Orleans begin to quicken in anticipation, the city’s streets are awash with a kaleidoscope of colors, glitter, and an undeniable sense of camaraderie and joy. Yes, dear friends and fellow revelers, it’s that time of the year again when the city transforms into a grand stage for one of […]

Krewe di Vieux 2024: A Night of Raunchy Revelry in the Heart of New Orleans!

Hello, fellow Mardi Gras enthusiasts! I’m Karen Brem, the Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, nestled in the vibrant heart of the famous French Quarter. As we gear up for the most exciting time of the year, I can’t help but bubble over with excitement for the upcoming Krewe di Vieux parade. Set […]

Jazz Fest Schedule is Finally Out 

As the marketing director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, nestled in the vibrant heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, I am thrilled to share with you the excitement surrounding the upcoming Jazz Festival, set to begin on April 25, 2024, and continue through May 5, 2024. This festival is not just an event; it’s […]

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza in New Orleans: A Night to Remember!

By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn New Year’s Eve in New Orleans is not just a celebration; it’s an exhilarating experience! And this year, as the Marketing Director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, I am thrilled to share with you the magic that unfolds in our vibrant city, especially at the […]

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