Top 10 | US Mardi Gras Celebrations
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Top 10 | Mardi Gras Celebrations USA

Mardi Gras is a wonderful early spring event. There are fantastic celebrations across the US celebrating the unique traditions of Mardi Gras and Carnival. Here are some great events throughout the country, and for even more Mardi Gras and Carnival destinations check out Top Picks - Planning an RV Trip to a Mardi Gras Celebrations.
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Biloxi, MS
Biloxi has one of the best Mardi Gras celebrations in Mississippi. The city has a variety of events throughout the Mardi Gras season. One of the parades is the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, which was the first Mardi Gras parade to ever take place in Biloxi. In addition, visitors can also get tickets of the Krewe of Neptune Tableau & Supper Dance, as well as the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Coronation Ball, and many more events.
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Chicago, IL
Chicago is filled with great events throughout the year. During the Mardi Gras season there are lots of restaurants serving fun cajun and New Orleans style dishes. In addition, there are many different parties with all types of live music, dance, costume parties and more.
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Hollywood, FL
Hollywood, Florida has another great Mardi Gras tradition in the United States. The celebration in this city is known as Fiesta Tropicale. This celebration has a wide variety of events, including Mardi Gras parades, traditional foods and more.
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Lafayette, LA
The Mardi Gras celebration in Lafayette is the second largest celebration in the state, second only to the events in New Orleans. Here visitors will find parades put on by different Krewes. There are also formal balls, marches and much more.
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Miami, FL
Miami is another warm and sunny destination to enjoy Mardi Gras. Known as Carnaval Miami, this festival is one of the cities big annual events. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, activities, including the domino tournament and much more.
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New Roads, LA
New Roads puts on another fantastic Louisiana Mardi Gras celebration. It is the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the state other than the events in New Orleans. Visitors will enjoy a variety of parades, with floats, marching bands and more.
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Orlando, FL
Orlando's Universal Studios holds an annual Mardi Gras celebration, which has many fun activities and events. These events include lots of live music, as well as Mardi Gras spirit. Visitors will also enjoy the parade, cajun food an much much more.
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Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is one northeastern city that puts on a fun Mardi Gras celebration. Visitors to the city will find all sorts of fun events to enjoy. There are masked parties, live music, lots of cajun style food and more.
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San Francisco, CA
One of California's great Mardi Gras destinations are the festivities held in San Francisco. The historic Fillmore District has lots of Mardi Gras festivities, including a masquerade ball, live music, events at the Ruby Skye club and much more.
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Seattle, WA
For those people in the northwestern region of the United States Seattle has some pretty fun Mardi Gras events. Many nightclubs host fun themed parties. These parties include live music, like jazz bands, cabaret, contests and much more. Also keep an eye out for restaurants serving delicious creole and cajun cuisine.





