Ride in a Mardi Gras Parade
Don’t just watch the parade. Be the parade.
No payment to inquire. We confirm every detail with you before you book.
Become Mardi Gras royalty for a day
The crowd chants “Throw me something, Mister!” — and this time they’re chanting at you. We find your Krewe and handle every detail.
Imagine riding a float through packed New Orleans streets, costumed in full regalia, beads flying from your hands, music blasting and thousands cheering your name. This isn’t a tour — it’s a transformation, and it’s completely turnkey.
Your Parade Rider Experience is tailored to your group size, party vibe and ultimate vision. Whether you’re rolling with friends, coworkers or family, we’ll find the perfect Krewe for you. Some packages even include your own personal float host to guide the ride.
“We felt like rock stars being up on the float with thousands of people along the parade route screaming and yelling at us to throw them something.”
What’s included
Every parade ride package includes
Elements of each package vary with the parade you ride, but every parade ride package includes:
- VIP service from the moment we pick you up
- Round-trip transportation to and from the event
- Access to a pre-parade party
- A professional costume for your float ride
- Your reserved spot on an authentic Mardi Gras float
- Beads, throws, plush items — even custom Krewe gear
- Food, drinks and adult beverages for the ride
- Entry to a post-parade celebration
- A chauffeured return to your pickup point
How pricing works
There is no set price on this page because every parade ride package is built around the parade you ride and the size of your group — group rates are available. Tell us your dates and who’s riding, and we’ll come back with your options before you book.
How dates work
Parade ride packages run on both weekends of Mardi Gras 2027: parade season opens January 21, 2027, and Fat Tuesday is February 9, 2027. We match you to a parade on your dates and confirm it with your package before you book.
Watch the highlights
See the ride before you ride it
Two short films from past parade rides: what the day looks like, and how the packages work.
What the day looks like
The parade ride experience, filmed on a past ride.
How the packages work
The parade ride packages, explained in a short film.
How it works
From your couch to the float, made EZ
Most people don’t know you can ride in a Mardi Gras parade. You can — and we do all of it, A to Z.
Tell us your dates and your crew
Share when you’re visiting and who’s riding — friends, coworkers or family. We tailor the ride to your group.
We match you with a Krewe
We find the right parade for your dates and confirm exactly what your package includes before you book.
Ride like royalty
We pick you up, get you to the pre-party, put you on the float and bring you back. You just throw the beads.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Can anyone really ride in a Mardi Gras parade?
Yes — and most visitors have no idea it’s possible. You don’t need to know anyone in a Krewe. We find the right Krewe for your group and handle everything from pickup to the post-parade party.
Which parades and weekends can we ride?
We have parade ride options on both weekends of Mardi Gras 2027. Parade season opens January 21, 2027, and Fat Tuesday is February 9. Tell us your travel dates and we’ll match you to a parade.
What do we wear?
A professional costume for your float ride is part of every parade package, so you ride in full regalia.
Can our whole group ride?
Parade rides are tailored to your group size, whether you’re rolling with friends, coworkers or family. Some packages even include a personal float host. Group rates are available — just tell us how many are riding.
How do I book a parade ride?
Start with an inquiry. Tell us your dates, group size and what you have in mind. We’ll come back with the options for your parade and confirm your package before you book.
POV: you’re on a float
Tell us your dates and your group, and we’ll plan your ride from pickup to post-parade party.
No payment to inquire. We confirm every detail with you before you book.
Prefer to talk? Call (504) 606-6261.