Mardi Gras 2027 — New Orleans
Mardi Gras 2027 culminates Feb 9 (Fat Tuesday). RV at Pontchartrain Landing or Bayou Segnette.
Beads fly from floats down narrow streets while brass bands and second lines pass under the oak trees.
Days to go
156days · Feb 2–9, 2027
2027 dates
Feb 2–9
New Orleans (French Quarter + Uptown parade route) · Louisiana
Search RVs for these datesWhere to sleep near New Orleans
Verified campgrounds whose own nearest town is New Orleans — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Book these directly; they are not PickRV rentals.
- French Quarter RV ResortNearest town: New Orleans · Private operator$90–$250/nightRigs to 65 ftBooks 12 months ahead via resort portal
Elsewhere in Louisiana
Fontainebleau State Park CampgroundNearest town: Mandeville · State Park / State Forest$28–$50/nightRigs to 60 ftBooks 13 months ahead via la state parks portal- Grand Isle State Park CampgroundNearest town: Grand Isle · State Park / State Forest$25–$38/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 13 months ahead via la state parks portal
- Barataria Preserve Backcountry (Jean Lafitte NHPP)Nearest town: Marrero · National Park Service$0/nightTent onlyBooks backcountry permit required
Going to Mardi Gras — New Orleans? Tell us the nights.
Local owners list their own rigs here. You get a single email when one is listed for your window.
What you need to know
Mardi Gras 2027 culminates on Fat Tuesday, February 9. Parade season runs 2 weeks ahead. Pontchartrain Landing RV Resort + Bayou Segnette State Park are the practical RV bases — French Quarter is unsuitable for any rig.
Official source: mardigrasneworleans.com
Safety + legal
Public drinking is legal in NOLA but DRIVE NOTHING after drinking — use rideshare or designated driver. Carnival celebrations include genuine cultural + spiritual traditions; respect parades, musicians, indigenous Black Mardi Gras Indian groups.
Insider tip
Streetcar St Charles Line runs Uptown parade route on non-parade days. Stay at Pontchartrain Landing for streetcar + Riverfront access.
Plan your trip · Feb 2–9, 2027 · New Orleans (French Quarter + Uptown parade route)
Rent an RV near Mardi Gras — New Orleans
Search runs on your Feb 2–9, 2027 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Whether an RV is listed for those dates depends on what Louisiana hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- Feb 2–9, 2027
- Days away
- 156
- Location
- New Orleans (French Quarter + Uptown parade route)
- Book ahead
- 24+ weeks
- Planning window
- Start earliest
Hosting near New Orleans (French Quarter + Uptown parade route)? List your rig and put your calendar in front of event travellers.
List your rig →Start early, arrive easy — the whole runway
The honest runway from start-looking to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Start
~24 weeks out
Give yourself ~24 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
Feb 1
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
Feb 2–9
Mardi Gras 2027 — New Orleans
Head home
Feb 10
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for Mardi Gras — New Orleans
First pick first — each row opens a search for Feb 2-9, already filtered to the class.
Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for Mardi Gras — New Orleans — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about Mardi Gras — New Orleans
When is Mardi Gras 2027 — New Orleans?
Mardi Gras 2027 — New Orleans runs Feb 2–9, 2027 in New Orleans (French Quarter + Uptown parade route), Louisiana.
Where is Mardi Gras — New Orleans held?
New Orleans (French Quarter + Uptown parade route), Louisiana.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Feb 2–9, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Mardi Gras — New Orleans?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Mardi Gras 2027 culminates on Fat Tuesday, February 9. Parade season runs 2 weeks ahead. Pontchartrain Landing RV Resort + Bayou Segnette State Park are the practical RV bases — French Quarter is unsuitable for any rig.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 24 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Public drinking is legal in NOLA but DRIVE NOTHING after drinking — use rideshare or designated driver. Carnival celebrations include genuine cultural + spiritual traditions; respect parades, musicians, indigenous Black Mardi Gras Indian groups.
What's an insider tip?
Streetcar St Charles Line runs Uptown parade route on non-parade days. Stay at Pontchartrain Landing for streetcar + Riverfront access.
Everything you need to plan Mardi Gras — New Orleans
Mardi Gras 2027 culminates on Fat Tuesday, February 9. Parade season runs 2 weeks ahead. Public drinking is legal in NOLA but DRIVE NOTHING after drinking — use rideshare or designated driver. Pontchartrain Landing RV Resort + Bayou Segnette State Park are the practical RV bases. French Quarter is unsuitable for any rig. Carnival celebrations include genuine cultural + spiritual traditions; respect parades, musicians, indigenous Black Mardi Gras Indian groups.
Best RV parks
Pontchartrain Landing RV Resort
fullPontchartrain Landing (private) · 10 min to French Quarter via I-10
Lakefront base — full hookups + St Charles streetcar access via taxi.
Bayou Segnette State Park
partialLA State Parks · 30 min to French Quarter via Crescent City Connection
West NOLA quieter base — bring full water.
French Quarter RV (private) · 15 min to French Quarter via I-10
Premium urban full-hookup base — books 6+ months ahead for Mardi Gras.
Fontainebleau State Park
partialLA State Parks · 45 min to French Quarter via Causeway
North shore Lake Pontchartrain base — scenic, quieter.
Per-vehicle-type recommendations
RV
Class C 22-26ft fits Pontchartrain + Bayou Segnette sites + handles I-10 traffic. Class A 35ft+ struggles with NOLA narrow streets.
Trucks & vans
Class B campervan is the NOLA flex option — handles narrow uptown streets + parks near streetcar stops for parade access.
Safety + legal — sourcedOfficial guidance for this event, with the source named on each card.
NOPD
Sobriety checkpoints on I-10 + Crescent City Connection + Causeway enforced Mardi Gras weekends. Designated driver / rideshare always — never drive after drinking, even with NOLA open-container law.
Mardi Gras parade authorities
Respect parade routes + barriers. Indigenous Mardi Gras Indians + Krewe traditions deserve respect — observe quietly, no aggressive photography.
NWS New Orleans
Early February NOLA 50-70F + occasional cold front. Pack layered clothing + rain gear.
NOLA EMS
Alcohol-related ER visits peak Mardi Gras. Hydrate aggressively + know nearest hospital (LSU Health, Tulane).
St Charles Streetcar
Streetcar runs uptown parade route on non-parade days. Buy Jazzy multi-day pass.
Transit from your RV base to the eventModes, real costs and what each one is good for.
St Charles Streetcar
Uptown parade route (non-parade days)
Riverfront Streetcar
French Quarter Riverfront → Canal St
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Surge pricing extreme Mardi Gras weekend — expect $30-150+ from base
Booking timelineWhat to do, and when, counting back from the dates.
- 1. 24 weeks before
Book Pontchartrain Landing / Bayou Segnette RV site + PickRV vehicle.
- 2. 16 weeks before
Plan parade schedule + Krewe routes (Bacchus, Endymion, Rex, Zulu).
- 3. 8 weeks before
Buy Jazzy multi-day streetcar pass + plan transit timing.
- 4. 4 weeks before
Confirm rig AC + propane + tire pressure for February NOLA.
- 5. Mardi Gras week
Park rig, ride streetcar / rideshare for parade access.
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Before you rent in Louisiana — key local rules
Motorhomes under 26,001 lbs GVWR drive on the standard license — LA OMV
Boating Education required for operators born after 1984 — LDWF — Boating Education
Kisatchie NF MVUM; limited state OHV land — USFS — Kisatchie NF
Louisiana BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — Louisiana RS §14:98
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Louisiana OMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 3 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Louisiana rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00