Mardi Gras 2026: Beaded Baddies Take Over New Orleans
Beaded Baddies, Feathered Femme Fatales & Big Easy Bombshells Light Up Mardi Gras 2026
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
The good times were rollin’ at this year’s world-stoppin’ Mardi Gras celebration, which brought together beautiful people for authentic NOLA vibes, hip-moving tunes, delicious eats, fancy floats, flowing drinks, and, of course, the baddest (and most beaded) women you’ll ever see.
The centuries-old tradition originated in medieval Europe before arriving in the Americas via French explorers in 1699, with the first celebrations held in Mobile, Alabama, and later becoming an iconic cultural spectacle in New Orleans.
“Mardi Gras” is French for “Fat Tuesday,” referring to the last day of indulgence before Ash Wednesday and the 40-day Lenten season.
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One of the many amazing things about Louisiana is that the first official New Orleans Mardi Gras parade took place in 1837.
Since then, hundreds of thousands of people have gathered to party in the streets while building community with “krewes” (private social clubs that organize parades and balls), eating King Cake, and rocking official colors established in 1872: Purple (Justice), Green (Faith), and Gold (Power).
Known as the biggest party in the Big Easy, you can always expect to see some of your fave celebs like Captain America Anthony Mackie with ties to NOLA partaking in the festivities.
Have you ever experienced Mardi Gras? If so, how was your experience? If not, what are you waiting for?? Tell us down below and enjoy of gallery of beaded baddies, NOLA darlins’, and jazzy belles who stunned at Mardi Gras on the flip.
