It is expected that this years Mardi Gras will be one the biggest years ever. Some are saying it is because of the season getting started so late. Looks like big profit for New Orleans tourism!!

The typically warmer weather of March and the greater distance between Mardi Gras and the holiday season have coaxed travelers out of their hometowns, tourism leaders said. The timing this year also put the city on the radar of a large contingent of travelers who might have otherwise skipped Mardi Gras: Spring Break revelers.

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