We have the perfect spot to watch the parades! It's #mardigrasperfectspot , It's our 7th Year!

Join the Mardi Gras Masquerade on Magazine St. at The Prep for One, Two, or as many as Seven days/nights of Mardi Gras Parades! There are Fourteen (14) parades rolling down Magazine St. so RESERVE your #mardigrasperfectspot TODAY at #ForeverThePrep www.forevertheprep.com

The event takes place at #mardigrasperfectspot (St. Katharine Drexel Prep, 5116 Magazine St.,) which is at the beginning of the Uptown parade route in New Orleans, LA. The event brings families and friends of all ages together for a fun, appropriate, and safe evening of entertainment. Each Carnival season we welcome families & friends from the neighborhood, the Greater New Orleans area, and tourists from all around the world!

The fundraiser event consists of parking on the parade route, parade viewing stands, food & drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), music, and the cleanest restrooms on the Uptown parade route.

The Krewe of Muses

The Krewe of Muses is distinguished as the first all-female Mardi Gras krewe to parade at night uptown New Orleans. In Greek mythology, the Muses are the nine daughters of Zeus. No festivity in Olympus was considered complete without their joy-inspiring presence, and on earth, no fine art, scientific, or intellectual endeavor was undertaken without humbly seeking their inspiration.

Centuries later, the Krewe of Muses continues celebrating the wildness and virtues of these goddesses, as well as their place in the mystique of New Orleans. Since 2001, our organization has grown to include over 1,500 members. Our vision is to celebrate the artistic and cultural resources of our community and incorporate them into our Mardi Gras tradition, making the entire community a part of the Krewe of Muses parade.

We are known for our year-long commitment to philanthropic works, infamously satirical floats, and, of course, fabulously glittered shoe-themed throws. Through our organization is young relative to the long tradition of Carnival in New Orleans, we have transformed local traditions, namely popularizing all-female parade and signature throws. Happy are they whom the Muses love! (from The Krewe of Muses website)

Feedback from Mardi Gras Masquerade on Magazine St. at the Prep guests:

"We look forward to this each year, it is so perfect for us, and each year we bring more and more people with us." A. Smith 2014,2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

"Very nice event, people-friendly, great food, and the cleanest restrooms I've used (port-o-lets)." M. Jackson 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

"I love this spot, especially that I can reserve everything in advance, less stress for me in getting the whole family there, and they take credit cards too." B. Joseph 2017, 2018, 2019

Your support by purchasing packages, parking access, stand and restroom access, food & drinks from our concession stand supports the amazing students at The Prep by giving them access to resources to make their futures even more successful!

Thank you for your help in continuing to support the Legacy of The Prep & St. Katharine Drexel, prepping for the past 104 years, and continuing to Prep for the next 100!

Frequently Asked Questions

We appreciate any donations that are made online and all donations are 100% tax-deductible based on our 501(c)3. We do not provide any goods or services in exchange for your donation.

Parking is for the date selected at the time of purchase. Paid parking spot is guaranteed for the date selected, but no in and out with a vehicle. Parking is open at least (3) hours prior to the parade start. Parking sells out quickly so we recommend pre-purchasing. No refunds or exchanges due to not being able to access the parking lot, streets close two hours prior to parade start. We will always have someone working the parking lot and we are there 3 to 4 hours ahead of the parade, please call 504-399-8118 for any assistance.

Unlimited usage for bathroom passes - guests will be provided a band, and the band will be secured by event volunteers. Guests must have a band on to access port-o-lets. Bands do not provide access to bathrooms inside the building. We have been voted "The cleanest restrooms on the Uptown parade route." Besides unlimited usage, there will be pay per usage options available. Bands can be purchased on the date of the event at the concession stand with a credit card or at the port-o-let entrance with cash.

Stand passes are for admission to the stands, free chairs will be provided on Friday, 2/14/20 and Saturday, 2/15/20; any other date you may bring your own chair(s) are purchase a chair at our concession stand. Stand passes are for access to the stands only and does not give access to bathroom usage without the purchase of a bathroom band pass or pay per use bathroom access. Stand passes may be available for purchase on the date of event but there is limited access and dates that sell out quickly.

Parking, Bathroom Passes, Stand Passes are not refundable and not transferrable. Prices listed here are only guaranteed for online sales, prices the day of the event may be different on site. All sales are final.

Food and Drinks will be available to purchase at our concession stand; if needed tickets will be available to purchase at the event by cash or credit cards to purchase food as well.

For questions, concerns, or comments please call us at 504-399-8118 or email us at info@forevertheprep.com to see information about other parade days, join our mailing list, raffle, sponsorship, volunteering, donations, and ordering for parade floats and bands visit www.forevertheprep.com

Mardi Gras Masquerade on Magazine St. at Prep Parade Schedule

Friday, February 14, 2020 - Krewe of Cleopatra @ 6:00 PM
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - Krewe of Sparta @ 5:30 PM followed by Krewe Pygmalion
Sunday, February 16, 2020 - Krewe of Carrollton @ 11:30 AM followed by Krewe of King Arthur
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - Krewe of Druids @ 6:15 PM followed by Mystic Krewe of Nyx
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - Krewe of Muses @ 6:30 PM
Friday, February 21, 2020 - Krewe of Hermes @ 5:30 PM followed by Krewe D'Etat & Morpheus
Sunday, February 23, 2020 - Krewe of Okeanos @ 11 AM followed by Krewe of Mid-City & Thoth

We can't wait to see you there and greatly appreciate your support! Laissez Les Bon temps roulez!!!

www.forevertheprep.com

#forevertheprep