Coming this Weekend!!!
Alright, listen up, sugar babes! November 9th is about to get real sweet in the Crescent City. We’re talking about the New Orleans Dessert Festival at the Spanish Plaza, baby, where 100 sugar-slinging, frosting-twirling vendors are about to unleash dessert bliss from 11 AM to 5 PM. Entry? Free! Calories? Don’t ask. Willpower? Nonexistent! And honey, if you’re planning to just “swing by,” think again—you’ll need a recovery plan (aka a weekend in New Orleans) and a crash pad fit for a royal sugar coma. Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered at the newly-renovated, proudly LGBTQ+ owned Historic Mardi Gras Inn. Just a sprinkle away from the French Quarter, our charming little inn is the perfect spot to treat yo’self after a day of decadent delights.
Sweets & Sass – The Perfect Combo 🍰
Now, what’s on the menu, you ask? More sugar than even your gayest dreams can handle! Picture this: funnel cakes dripping with powdered sugar, macarons that look like tiny pastel pillows, chocolate fountains you’ll want to live under, and New Orleans classics like pralines and beignets that’ll have you swooning faster than a RuPaul reveal. We’re talking stacks on stacks of cupcakes, mountains of mousse, towers of tarts—all waiting for you in one place, all day long.
And let’s not forget, each one of these vendors is a local gem, bringing their A-game to tempt the inner (or not-so-inner) sugar monster in all of us. Support small businesses, get your sugar fix, and fill that void in your heart that only crème brûlée can. Think of it as shopping local but way tastier.
Crash and Sass at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn 🏨
Now, let’s get real: after you’ve double-fisted caramel apples and spent the day bouncing off the walls on a sugar high, you’re going to need a cozy, comfy space to collapse into. Look no further than our fab home base, the Historic Mardi Gras Inn! Right across from the French Quarter, our inn’s got that perfect balance of charm and affordability, with a hearty serving of warm vibes from our fierce staff, ready to welcome you like your favorite queer aunties. (Yes, with all the extra hugs and unsolicited life advice.)
We’re fresh out of a renovation, and honey, we’re looking stunning! From affordable rooms to a vibe that’s so historic it practically drips New Orleans authenticity, we’ve got everything to make your stay fabulous. And don’t worry about trekking far to get your Bourbon Street fix—we’re so close you could roll there (or stumble, you know, whatever). Oh, and did I mention there’s a streetcar stop just two minutes from our door? Hop on, hop off, and prance around this city with ease.
From Sugar to Bourbon & Back Again 🎶
Okay, dolls, here’s the game plan. You start with a sugar fest during the day—sample every treat your little heart desires, and if someone says “don’t eat that third donut,” give ‘em the side-eye and grab a fourth. Then, when the sun goes down, you freshen up at the Mardi Gras Inn and unleash your finest queer fabulousness into the French Quarter. We’re talking drinks, dancing, and getting down until the wee hours. New Orleans knows how to serve up nightlife, honey, and trust us: Bourbon Street is ready for you.
Sprinkle a Little Weekend Magic 💃
The Dessert Festival may be a one-day sugar thrill, but this is New Orleans, and we don’t do “just one day.” Why not book a long weekend at the Mardi Gras Inn and turn this into the getaway you know you deserve? Picture it: you’ll spend the day reveling in sweet, sugary bliss, and the night sipping cocktails and strutting around like the snack you are.
Plus, the French Quarter isn’t just the home of the best nightlife in the country; it’s got all the historic charm, electric energy, and let’s be honest, some very cute locals who know how to have a good time. A little Bourbon Street, a little St. Anne’s, and before you know it, you’ll have memories as rich as that double-chocolate mousse you devoured.
So here’s the tea, sweetie: mark November 9th on that glitter-studded calendar of yours, book a stay with us at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and get ready to bite into a New Orleans weekend you’ll be talking about for years. Sugar, sass, and a whole lot of fun are waiting for you, boo—don’t keep them waiting!
For additional information on accommodations call us directly at 504.949.5815 OR 1.800.209.9408. You can also visit us online at historicmardigrasinn.com.