Plan my Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras 2027 · New Orleans · Ages 21+

The Balcony Hopper

Bourbon St. above the crowd. A spectacular parade from the balcony. Your Mardi Gras day, made easy.

February 6 · EndymionFebruary 7 · Bacchus

limited to 55 guests per day

$775.00 per person, per day

$387.50 deposit at booking

Deposit, balance and refund terms

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Hour by hour

Your Balcony Hopper experience

Both balconies are semi-private. Choose a day in the booking form below to see its parade itinerary.

Saturday · Endymion

  1. Meet us on Bourbon St.

    Once your tickets are purchased, we’ll send you everything you need to meet our team at the balcony on Bourbon St.

  2. 1:00–4:00 PM · Let the good times roll

    It’s time to let the good times roll with a semi-private balcony reserved for our group, a premium open bar, DJ, beads to throw to the crowd, restrooms just for our guests, and an unbeatable bird’s-eye view of Bourbon St.

  3. 4:30 PM · On to Endymion

    We’ll hop on transportation and head to your next semi-private balcony on the St Charles Avenue parade route in the heart of the CBD, where you’ll have an amazing view of Endymion from above. Enjoy a New Orleans-style spread, premium open bar, plenty of room to relax, and front-row views of one of Mardi Gras’ biggest and most spectacular parades.

  4. After the Endymion experience

    Transportation is on your own, with Uber and pedicabs readily available nearby.

Two balconies, two incredible views, and one unforgettable Mardi Gras experience!

Included in your day

  • Two semi-private balcony experiences
  • Premium open bar at both balconies
  • DJ, beads and restrooms just for our guests on Bourbon St.
  • Transportation between the balconies
  • New Orleans-style food at the parade-route balcony

Plan separately

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Gratuities
  • Transport home or to your hotel after the parade

Choose your day & guests

Before you book

Balcony Hopper questions, answered

What is the Balcony Hopper?

Two balcony parties, one day, one price.

From 1 to 4 PM you’re on a semi-private Bourbon Street balcony with a premium open bar, a DJ and beads to throw. At 4:30 PM we take you to a second semi-private balcony on the parade route, with a New Orleans-style spread, a premium open bar and front-row views of the parade from above.

Which days can I book?

Saturday, February 6, 2027, for Endymion, or Sunday, February 7, 2027, for Bacchus. Each day is booked separately.

What’s included — and what isn’t?

Included: both semi-private balconies, a premium open bar at each, the DJ and beads on Bourbon Street, transportation between the balconies and New Orleans-style food on the parade route.

Plan separately: your hotel, gratuities and your ride home after the parade — Uber and pedicabs are readily available nearby.

Who can come?

Everyone must be 21 or over on the event day. Come comfortable and casual. Smoking and outside drinks aren’t allowed on either balcony.

How does payment work?

The Balcony Hopper is $775 per person, taxes included: a $387.50 deposit when you book and a $387.50 remaining balance. The booking form shows the current payment timing. The full refund terms are on our refund policy page.

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How many guests can I bring?

Each day is limited to 55 guests. You can book up to 10 guests online; for a bigger group, call us at (504) 606-6261 and we’ll plan it with you.

Your booking

Choose your day & guests

Each day is booked separately. Name, date of birth, travel and phone fields are required. The three comfort questions are optional.

1. Choose your event day

Include yourself if you’re attending. For more than 10 guests, call us to plan your group.

More than 10 guests? Call (504) 606-6261

3. Tell us about each guest

Guest 1

Use the name that will appear on this guest’s booking. Up to 160 characters.

Date of birth (required)

Every guest must be 21 or over on the selected event day. For example, 03 25 1990.

City and state, province or country. Up to 160 characters.

Type a US or Canadian number the way you normally write it, like (504) 555-0123. Outside the US and Canada, start with + and your country code. Leave out extensions. Up to 160 characters.

Tell us about any food allergies. “None” or “I’d prefer to discuss this by phone” is welcome. Up to 1,000 characters.

Share any mobility, accessibility or other support needs. “None” or “I’d prefer to discuss this by phone” is welcome. Up to 1,000 characters.

Let us know anything that would help you feel comfortable during the ride between balconies. “No” or “I’d prefer to discuss this by phone” is welcome. Up to 1,000 characters.

4. Before you review

Good company, a few ground rules

  • All guests must be 21 or over on their event day.
  • No smoking and no outside drinks on either balcony.
  • Dress comfortably and casually, and be respectful of your fellow guests.
  • A liability release and one-page contract must be signed after purchase.
  • Both balconies are semi-private. Hotel, gratuities and transport home after the parade are not included.

Refunds & changes

$775 per guest for your selected day, taxes included, with no card or booking fees: a $387.50 deposit when you book and the $387.50 balance by January 7, 2027. If you book after January 7, 2027, call us for current payment timing.

Cancel on or before November 8, 2026 for Saturday, February 6, 2027, or on or before November 9, 2026 for Sunday, February 7, 2027, and we refund your $387.50 deposit per guest (half the $775 price) plus anything you have paid toward the balance.

After your cutoff date the deposit is not refundable, but you can change a guest’s name at any time before your event day. If you cancel after your cutoff date and before January 7, 2027, we refund any balance you have already paid, so paying early never costs you more.

If your balance is still unpaid on January 7, 2027, we will email you a final reminder with a deadline to pay. If it is still unpaid after that deadline, we may cancel the booking and keep the payments already made.

If we cancel your day for low attendance, you receive a full refund and at least ten days’ notice. If we cannot hold your day for any other reason, including a parade that is cancelled and not rescheduled, you also receive a full refund.

If the carnival organizations decide to reschedule due to weather, whether it is the day before or the day after the original parade date, the services will still be provided by Mardi Gras Made Ez for the guest. It is the responsibility of the group, guests or individuals to make themselves available to attend any of the balcony party functions when the parade is rescheduled. If they are unable to do so, Mardi Gras Made Ez will not provide any refunds or credits.

To cancel or change a guest’s name, email info@mardigrasmadeez.com.

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