Weekend Picks: Uptown parades start… let the marathon begin
Uptown parades start this weekend! Grab your ladders, dranks and patience... it's Carnival time!
by Mary Staes
February 12, 2020
Uptown parades start this weekend! Grab your ladders, dranks and patience… it’s Carnival time!
Here are our weekend picks for Feb. 14 through Feb. 16:
Fri. Feb. 14, 2020
Valentines Day Ideas | NOLA | Prices Vary
Somewhere between the end of football season and Mardi Gras, usually, there’s Valentine’s Day. More often than not, it gets overlooked because of Carnival season, but New Orleans has a romantic flair all it’s own. Need date ideas? Click here for our list on Canoodling in the Crescent City!
Snowball Tasting Date Night | 7 to 9 p.m. | SNOLA Metairie | $25
What’s sweeter than snowballs?! We can’t think of anything either. Experience the taste of SNO-LA Snowballs while having some date night fun. Snowballs are served in rounds of 2-ounce portions with a side of fun and games. Don’t forget about the bottomless condensed milk! Click here for more information.
Sat. Feb. 15, 2020
Mardi Gras Market | Noon to 5 p.m. | The Drifter Hotel | Free entrance
Still on the search for your perfect Fat Tuesday look? This Mardi Gras market features costumes, jewelry, accessories and more. You’re welcome to come in costume to the market, but bring a suit if you plan on swimming in the heated pool. Click here for more information.
Sun. Feb. 16, 2020
Galentine’s Lunch | Noon to 2 p.m. | Pizza Delicious | $10 gift for exchange
Galentine’s is all about food, fun, and girlfriends – meaning no boys allowed, sorry guys – It’s a day to celebrate friendship and love. Don’t forget a small $10 gift to bring for the gift exchange and spend the afternoon enjoying some girl-time. Click here for more information.
💜💚💛PARADES THIS WEEKEND💜💚💛
Fri. Feb. 14, 2020
Cork | French Quarter | 3 p.m.
Oshun | Uptown | 6 p.m.
Cleopatra | Uptown | follows
Alla | Uptown | follows
Sat. Feb. 15, 2020
Adonis | Westbank | 11:45 a.m.
Pontchartrain | Uptown | 1 p.m.
Choctaw | Uptown | follows
Freret | Uptown | follows
Sparta | Uptown | 5:30 p.m.
Pygmalion | Uptown | follows
Sun. Feb. 16, 2020
Barkus | French Quarter | 2 p.m.
Femme Fatale | Uptown | 11 a.m.
Carrollton | Uptown | follows
King Arthur | Uptown | follows
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