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Welcome to The Onyx Compass Travel Group!
Mardi Gras 2026 - New Orleans
Trip Dates
February 13th -18th, 2026
Arrival: Thursday, February 13, 2026
Departure: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days
Mardi Gras Day: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Itinerary
02/13/2026
FRIDAY - Arrival in New Orleans
Airbnb - Address to your home provided 24 hours ahead.
Event Details
02/13/2026
FRIDAY - Arrival in New Orleans
- Arrive in New Orleans (Pick Up/Drop Off available if planned ahead)
- Check in Time @ 4:00 pm
Meals
Not Provided
Airbnb - Address to your home provided 24 hours ahead.
02/14/2026
SATURDAY - Parade Day #1
All day
Event Details
02/14/2026
SATURDAY - Parade Day #1
- Krewe of NOMTOC (All Black Westbank Parade):
Start TIme: 10:45 am
- Krewe of Endymion:
Start Time: 5:15 pm
Meals
Breakfast provided at NOMTOC para...
All day
02/15/2026
SUNDAY - Parade Day #2
All day
Event Details
02/15/2026
SUNDAY - Parade Day #2
- Church (For the Believers and Overachviers):
Start time: 9:15 am
- Rock of Ages - 2515 Franklin Ave New Orleans, LA 70117
- Krewe of Bacchus
Start...
All day
02/16/2026
MONDAY - Group Dinner/Game Night
All day
Event Details
02/16/2026
MONDAY - Group Dinner/Game Night
- This evening is dedicated to relaxation and enjoyment.
- It's Game Night!
Meals
Fully Catered New Orleans style Dinner
Alcohol provided
All day
02/17/2026
FAT TUESDAY - MARDI GRAS!
All day
Event Details
02/17/2026
FAT TUESDAY - MARDI GRAS!
- Krewe of Zulu
Start Time: 8:00 am
- Krewe of Crescent City
Start Time: Follows
Meals
Grill options and Finger Foods provided throughout the day
All day
More Events
MORE DETAILS
What's included in my trip?
What's included in my trip?
What's included in my trip?
- 5 nights in a private home with all amenities, linens, towels, and light snacks
- At least 3 premium parade viewing setups with reserved spots, chairs, and shade
- Coolers stocked with water and soft drinks at parades
- Meals at parade events and on group dinner night (February 16)
- Dedicated parade coordinator for setup and breakdown
- Game night entertainment
Remember:
What's included in my trip?
What's included in my trip?
✨ This is about EXPERIENCE, not perfection
✨ You'll get dirty - embrace it
✨ You'll be tired - it's worth it
✨ You'll make memories that last forever
✨ Have fun with your people
✨ Stay safe and look out for each other
✨ When in doubt, ask trip coordinator
Mardi Gras Mindset:
What's included in my trip?
Mardi Gras Mindset:
- Let loose and have fun
- Try new things
- Step outside comfort zone
- Make connections
- Live in the moment
- Take lots of photos/videos
- Respect the culture and city
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at admin@onyxcompass.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes! Meals are provided at parade events and on our group dinner night (February 16). Here's the breakdown:
- Day 2 (Feb 14): Breakfast at NOMTOC parade, grill options at Endymion parade
- Day 3 (Feb 15): Dinner at Bacchus parade
- Day 4 (Feb 16): Fully catered New Orleans-style dinner with alcohol provided
- Day 5 (Feb 17): Grill options and finger foods throughout Mardi Gras Day
Non-alcoholic beverages (water and soft drinks) are provided at all parades. Alcohol is only provided at the group dinner on February 16.
Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sausages. Seafood will be available as well.
Each home will be stocked with water, soda and light snacks. Meals on arrival day (Feb 13) and departure day (Feb 18) are not provided. There's also an optional group lunch at New Orleans Food & Spirits in Harvey on departure day.
Transportation is not included unless previously discussed and arranged. You'll need to arrange your own transport to and from parades.
Airport pickup/drop-off is available if planned ahead. Contact us to arrange this service.
- Feb 14: Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 AM) & Krewe of Endymion (5:00 PM)
- Feb 15: Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 PM)
- Feb 17: Krewe of Zulu (8:00 AM) & Krewe of Crescent City (Follows)
Yes. Transportation is not provided to/from parades because our team needs to arrive early for setup and stay late for breakdown.
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