[New Orleans, LA] — With Mardi Gras breathing down our throats here in NOLA — Fat Tuesday is next week — those wishing for a last-minute, one-of-a-kind mask for the occasion would be well-served at the Mardi Gras Mask Market.
In its 29th year, the event in the French Quarter’s French Market features artists from New Orleans and across the country displaying and selling their unique and original Mardi Gras masks.
Granted, these hand-made items come at a higher price than you’d find at mass-market retailers, but whether you’re into feather or leather, you’re likely to find a keepsake you can hang on your wall when Mardi Gras is over.
The essentials:
Hours: 11:00 am through 6:00 pm
Friday 2/17 through Monday 2/20
The French Market/1008 N. Peters St./NOLA
Schedule and entertainment: http://www.frenchmarket.org/events/
I’m sure you had a blast at the Mardi
Gras. haven’t been there for a while
darn it. i should’ve taken up an offer to ride in the parade on tuesday night!! :( what an experience Mardi Gras must be!!!!!
well, at least i picked up my mask when i was out there last week!
OMG. You had a chance to ride on a float in a parade? I would love to be able to do that sometime!
Have always wanted to be in New Orleans for the Mardi Gras. Those makes definitely set the tone.
How fun! Going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans is definitely on my bucket list. :)
I don’t think some of those people need a mask! :)
LOL!
This is great! My traveling buddies and I were just talking about potentially doing Mardi Gras in New Orleans next year. I’m already excited!
Hey Michaela, you may want to start planning now — most hotels in the city are at 100% occupancy during Mardi Gras. It’s a great time to be here!
Thanks for the tip!!
I want feathers and mucho glitz. Which one are you having?
I knew you’d like these Inka! Sorry to say, but my jester hat and mask were store-bought — while I can appreciate this type of art, I can’t necessarily afford it!