The party never really stops in New Orleans, Louisiana, but the city goes into full party mode when Mardi Gras comes every year. The weekend before, the week during, and the week after the streets of NOLA, specifically Bourbon Street, will be filled with visitors and local natives covered in beads and costumes.
New Orleans may be the host of the biggest Mardi Gras party every year, but Mobile, Alabama was where Mardi Gras originated. Parades and beads still fill the streets of Mobile every year, it’s not as crazy as New Orleans, but it's pretty close.
1. Steak Pit
The restaurant and bar is the home of Huge Ass Beers. The name “Huge Ass Beers” alone sounds like a good enough time. And the restaurant is right on Bourbon Street to make the experience even more amazing. Make sure to take a picture with their famous sign.
2. Krazy Korner
This nightclub is another popular spot located right on Bourbon Street, in the middle of all of the madness. With fun drinks and real authentic New Orleans Jazz music, there won’t be anywhere else you will want to be.
3. French Quarter
This part of NOLA is filled with must-see French Architecture landmarks. It is a perfect spot to walk around during the day before going out at night and before the Mardi Gras parades begin.
4. Hayley’s
This bar is best place to celebrate the homeland of the original Mardi Gras. Yup, that’s right, this bar is in Mobile, Alabama. Right in the center of the city, therefore the best place to get a great view of the parades, and in perfect reach of the beads.
5. Soul Kitchen
This year country singer Cory Smith will be performing at Soul Kitchen in Mobile in honor of the Mardi Gras season. Smith will hit the stage at 10 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. Make sure to get your tickets ahead of time so they don’t sell out
