Ride in a Mardi Gras Parade
Your float, your costume, your moment in front of thousands — planned from pickup to post-parade party.
Your Mardi Gras concierge
Always wanted to do Mardi Gras?
We make it EZ.
Ride on a float, party on a Bourbon Street balcony or dance at a VIP ball — planned for you by a New Orleans native.
Mardi Gras Made EZ at a glance
Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras 2027
Born & raised
in New Orleans
In proud partnership with
New Orleans VIP Experience
Choose your celebration
Four ways to do Mardi Gras like a VIP
Customized Carnival packages tailored to you — every one planned around your group, your dates and your vibe.
Bourbon Street Balcony Parties
Rise above the chaos on a semi-private balcony — open bar, New Orleans bites and beads for the crowd below.
VIP Balls & After-Parties
Front-row parades, headline concerts and invitation-only balls — with a table waiting for your group.
Nighttime Swamp Tours
Slow the pace under the moon — a guided bayou escape with round-trip transportation from your hotel.
The Original Balcony Hopper
Two balconies. One unforgettable day.
Start on a semi-private Bourbon Street balcony from 1 to 4 PM with a premium open bar, a DJ and beads to throw to the crowd. At 4:30 PM we take you to a second semi-private balcony on the parade route for front-row views of the parade from above.
- Saturday, February 6, 2027 · Endymion
- Sunday, February 7, 2027 · Bacchus
$775 per person, taxes included · limited to 55 guests per day
How it works
Mardi Gras is a mystery to most people. We make it EZ.
No guessing, no standing on the curb behind strangers — just a plan built around you.
Tell us your dates and your crew
Share when you’re coming, who’s with you and the main experience you have in mind.
We design your Mardi Gras
We come back with what fits your budget and your schedule, and confirm every detail before you book.
Show up and revel
From pickup to the final toast we handle the logistics. All you have to do is show up and celebrate.
Authentic. Local. Innovative.
Meet Matthew Tusch
Led by locals. Delivered like royalty.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Matthew Tusch created Mardi Gras Made EZ to take the guesswork out of Carnival season. With deep local connections and a passion for hospitality, he and his team make Mardi Gras feel effortless — from your first phone call to your final toast.
Stories from our guests
Real people. Real revelry. Real VIP experiences.
“If you are not too familiar with the city or Mardi Gras and want to have a first class experience, contact Mardi Gras Made Ez…”
“We have always loved Mardi Gras and it was only a dream of ours to actually be part of a Krewe and be in a parade. You made that happen for us and we truly will never forget it…”
“My group has been talking about the trip for a few weeks now and you are always one of the highlights. I had one friend(James), who told me he would not go back for Mardi Gras unless we did it VIP style and he said the experience surpassed his expectations. You truly made it turn key for us…”
“You created such a turnkey process. We were so impressed, it just made it so easy on us…”
“I would definitely visit New Orleans and party at Endymion again.”
Google reviews
Guests who have celebrated with us leave their reviews on our own Google listing.
Questions, answered
New to Mardi Gras? Start here.
I’ve always wanted to do Mardi Gras. Where do I start?
Right here. Tell us your dates and what you’d love to do, and we’ll plan it with you — transportation, access, costumes, throws, food and drinks. We make it EZ.
I don’t want to stand on the street in the crowds. What are my options?
Watch from a semi-private balcony above the parade, ride on a float, or celebrate at an invitation-only ball. Every option comes with the planning done for you.
When is Mardi Gras 2027?
Parade season opens January 21, 2027, and Fat Tuesday is February 9, 2027. The Balcony Hopper runs on Saturday, February 6 (Endymion) and Sunday, February 7 (Bacchus).
What can I book online?
Online booking for the Balcony Hopper opens soon. In the meantime, send an inquiry or call (504) 606-6261. Parade rides, balcony parties, VIP balls and swamp tours also start with an inquiry.
Can you plan for a group?
That’s what we do best: friends, families, bachelor and bachelorette parties and corporate groups. Group rates are available — tell us how many are coming.
Who is behind Mardi Gras Made EZ?
Matthew Tusch, born and raised in New Orleans. He created Mardi Gras Made EZ to take the guesswork, hassle and tourist traps out of Carnival season.
EZ to do. Impossible to forget.
Let’s talk about your dream experience — tell us your dates and we’ll take it from there.