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‘The Interactive Guide to Mardi Gras’ Is Your Go To Survival Guide This Epic Carnival Season

Well, Mardi Gras lovers one weekend is down, but the fun is just getting started. We have a two-day break, and everything kicks off again this Wednesday night with the amazing all-lady Krewe of Nyx. 

And to help you prepare even more for an epic 7 days of parading, drinking, and catching beads, we are showcasing a cheeky new guide that is offering the hottest takes for Mardi Gras 2020. 

“The Interactive Field Guide to Mardi Gras” includes over 150 prompts that “challenge visitors and locals alike to high five the coolest walking krewes, sip signature cocktails, sketch “wildlife” in the French Quarter and much more – all while learning to party like an insider.” 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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🚨GIVEAWAY!🚨 Our best Carnival package yet is coming your way, y’all! Not only does the winner get two of our interactive Mardi Gras guides (order now through the link in our bio ⬆️), but we’re throwing in two tickets to Mardi Gras World to see the magical place where floats come from and some epic Dirty Coast swag to help you rep Nola. And entering is easy! * * 1. Follow @travelerbroads , @mardigrasworld and @dirtycoast 2. Every person you tag on this post in a separate comment is an entry! 3. We’ll draw a name Monday morning! 💛💜💚 Good luck! See you out there, bbs 😘 * * * * * * #neworleansmardigras #mardigras2020 #neworleans #kreweduvieux2020 #kreweofnyx #neworleansmardigras2020 #muses2020 #mardigrasheaddress #mardigras #frenchquarter #frenchquarterlife #mardigrasparade #whatismardigras #howtomardigras #nola #gonola #onlylouisiana #onetimeinnola #itsyournola #endymion2020 #showmeyournola #nola #dirtycoast #downtownnola #followyournola #exploreneworleans #ilovenola #krewe

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Featuring 28 pages, this pocket-sized masterpiece gives insightful advice for all sorts of Mardi Gras-related things. From full parade schedules to bailing your friends out of jail, the Mardi Gras guide covers it all. 

“Look, if we could personally escort every Mardi Gras visitor around the city daring them to have the time of their lives, we would. But we’re only two people, This is the next best thing.”

– Travel Broads co-founder Jessica Fender

Meet The Travel Broads

“The Interactive Field Guide to Mardi Gras” was created by local bloggers, journalists, and travel experts Jessica Fender and Kerry Maloney, aka the Traveler Broads. Jessica and Kerry are former reporters for The Advocate who have a collective 30 Mardi Gras seasons under their belts. The pair have written several guides and dozens of articles on Mardi Gras in New Orleans. 

Since leaving The Advocate for greener pastures, Jessica and Kerry have amassed over 16,000 followers on Instagram. With a carefully created aesthetic, Travel Broads continue to make a name for themselves throughout the city and beyond.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Who else is in full Mardi Gras mode?! Just us? We have been eating glitter breakfast to prep for the season and we have our hottest tips in a fun pocket sized field guide you can buy online NOW from the fabulous local design team @ohhi_studio at the link in our bio. 💜💛💚 They are also available in our favorite locals shops ⬇️ #shoplocal @dirtycoast @homemalonenola @glitterboxno @nolacraftculture @grandmothersbuttons_nola @givingtreegallery French Quarter Postal Emporium * * * * * * #neworleansmardigras #mardigras2020 #neworleansmardigras2020 #mardigrasheaddress #mardigrasmode #mardigras #frenchquarterarchitecture #frenchquarter #frenchquarterlife #nola #gonola #onlylouisiana #onetimeinnola #itsyournola #showmeyournola #nola #downtownnola #mardigrasblogger #mardigrasguide #kreweduvieux2020 #titrex2020 #muses2020 #nyx2020 #endymionextravaganza2020 #chewbacchus2020 #zulu2020 #marsigrasworld

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The fanny pack-sized Interactive Field Guide to Mardi Gras 2020 can be found online through Oh Hi Studio, in select boutique hotels, and at local retailers like Dirty Coast. You can also visit the TravelBroads.com to learn more! 

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