Stay in the Heart of Mardi Gras – On the St. Charles Parade Route
Experience Mardi Gras from the best location in New Orleans. Blake Hotel places you on the parade route with exclusive viewing stands, premium balcony tickets, and comfortable parade-route rooms (note: viewing stands and balcony tickets are not included with your hotel stay).
Mardi Gras Experiences
Secure your reservation for our exclusive street-level viewing stands, which offer superior sightlines, wristband access, and a safer, more comfortable experience to watch the parades.
Enhance your balcony experience with drinks and food included for specific dates and parades. It offers everything you need to provide an elevated Mardi Gras experience.
Enhance your Mardi Gras celebration with balcony access above the crowds. Enjoy spectacular views, indoor seating, and convenient restrooms for balcony ticket holders.
Bring your friends and enjoy the festivities together! The Blake Hotel is the perfect location for your entire krewe. Whether you’re riding, waiting for someone who is riding, or watching the parades go by, the Blake Hotel offers an ideal spot to view all the Uptown and Mid-City parades.
Mardi Gras Packages & Tickets
Choose your ideal Mardi Gras experience below and reserve early — prime parade dates sell out quickly. All tickets and packages are booked securely through our official Ticketleap page.
Mardi Gras day is February 9, 2027. Parades start as early as January 6th, King’s Day, but the parades that pass Uptown and Mid-City parades that pass in front of the Blake Hotel New Orleans start on January 29, 2027. Click below for ticket options and parade dates.
Both the viewing stands and the balcony are designed to be fully accessible.
Viewing Stand Tickets
Prices Vary by Date
✓ Prime street-level views with bleacher seating
✓ Wristband access
✓ Family-friendly
Balcony Tickets
Starting at $55 per person
✓ Indoor seating
✓Prime balcony-level views
✓ Convenient restrooms
✓ Incredible views
Balcony Experience with Drinks and Food
Starting at $195 per person
✓ Prime balcony viewing
✓ Indoor seating
✓ Premium local cuisine & beverages included
✓ Perfect Mardi Gras experience
What Guests Say
The balcony tickets were the highlight of our Mardi Gras trip. We had the best views without fighting the crowds.
— Jenna R
The Blake Hotel is one of the best ways to participate in Mardi Gras. They offer Mardi Gras stands tickets, which are wonderful for viewing the parades.
— Sabrinak136
— Steven Crawford
— Jeffrey Scott
Plan Your Mardi Gras Stay
Have questions about rooms, stands, or balcony access? Contact Blake Hotel directly or secure your tickets now before dates sell out. Visit our FAQ Mardi Gras page for more information about staying at the Blake Hotel during Mardi Gras.
Valet parking at the Blake Hotel New Orleans is unavailable during Mardi Gras because the hotel is on the parade route. However, several nearby parking garages are available.
New Orleans, Louisiana