Mardi Gras is one of the most iconic celebrations of all time with colorful beads, vibrant parades and hurricane cocktails. The holiday, which is celebrated around the world, gets the most fanfare in cities like New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. There, revelers attend parties and balls throughout the Carnival season and tourists pour in to join the festivities. But no matter how much you love Mardi Gras, it can sometimes be difficult to get the dates right. The holiday takes place on a different day each year although it always falls on a Tuesday.
This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The name Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday.
Sadly, large gatherings like the ones typically associated with Mardi Gras are proven to be super-spreader events for COVID-19 which means this year there will be precautions in place.
"The City of New Orleans cannot cancel Mardi Gras because it is a religious holiday, however we will not be able to celebrate the holiday this year as we have in the past."
There is will be no parades and the famous Bourbon Street will be subject to local and State guidelines. So instead of celebrating Mardi Gras with others, find a creative way to celebrate at home just like we did on New Years Eve.
Be Safe.
Pat Locke, Maestro Muse
