COMING SOON !!!
By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn
New Year’s Eve is not the night to behave.
It’s the night to show up exactly as you are — glitter, confidence, questionable decisions and all.
If you’re coming to New Orleans to ring in the New Year, you already know this isn’t a city for early bedtimes or polite goodnights. This is a city for late nights, loose plans, loud laughs, and kissing at midnight without a witness.
Welcome to Historic Mardi Gras Inn, an LGBTQ+-owned hotel where New Year’s Eve doesn’t end at midnight… and nobody cares when you come back.
New Year’s Eve in New Orleans Is a Marathon, Not a Moment
New Orleans does not believe in “just one night.” We believe in stretching the celebration, nursing the hangover, and finding the after-party you didn’t plan on attending.
And this year, New Year’s Eve falls on a Wednesday, which is basically an invitation to turn one night into a long, indulgent stay. Come in early. Stay late. Make it messy in the best possible way.
Plan several nights. Your future self will thank you.
Why an LGBTQ+-Owned Hotel Changes Everything
Let’s be honest — New Year’s Eve is when people want to let loose without explaining themselves. And staying at an LGBTQ+-owned hotel means you don’t have to.
At Historic Mardi Gras Inn, you can:
- Wear that outfit
- Bring that date (or dates — we’re not counting)
- Come in at 3 a.m. without questions
- Laugh too loud, flirt too openly, and exist too freely
No kids. No curfews. No side-eyes. Just a welcoming space where being yourself is the baseline, not the exception.
Location That Lets You Roam
One of the sexiest things about Historic Mardi Gras Inn? You’re right where the fun lives.
Located just across from the French Quarter and steps from the streetcar, you’re perfectly positioned to:
- Walk to LGBTQ+ bars and clubs
- Bar-hop without committing
- Ditch the rideshare surge drama
- Pop back to your room and head out again
Balconies, dance floors, crowded bars, strangers who feel familiar by midnight — it’s all right there. And when your feet finally give up, the streetcar’s waiting.
Turn One Night Into Several
Because New Year’s Eve lands midweek, this is your sign to do it properly:
- Arrive Monday or Tuesday to warm up
- Go all-in Wednesday night
- Sleep in shamelessly Thursday
- Spend the weekend brunching, flirting, wandering, and repeating
New Orleans rewards those who linger. The city softens, the pace slows just enough, and everything feels more intimate.
New Year’s Day Is for Recovery (and Regret-Free Choices)
Forget resolutions. New Year’s Day in New Orleans is about recovery with style.
Sleep late. Drink strong coffee. Wander the Quarter. Ride the streetcar just because it feels good. Start the year doing exactly what you want, with zero apologies.
Book Now — Naughty Sells Out Fast
New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest weekends of the year in New Orleans, especially for LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a place that understands the vibe. Rooms at Historic Mardi Gras Inn go fast — and last-minute scrambling is not cute.
📞 Call 504-949-5815
📞 Toll-free: 1-800-209-9408
🌐 Book online at HistoricMardiGrasInn.com
Come to New Orleans for New Year’s Eve.
Stay for the nights in between.
Leave with glitter in your bag, stories you won’t repeat at work, and a New Year that already feels deliciously promising.
New Year’s Eve isn’t about starting fresh.
It’s about starting honest. 🥂🔥