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907 - Once In A Lifetime VIP Mardi Gras Experience for Two

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Throw Beads Like Royalty from Your Own Float!

February 15-16, 2026 | New Orleans, LA 

You’re not just watching Mardi Gras – you're LIVING IT! 

Step into the most exclusive Mardi Gras experience money can’t usually buy riding as VIP guests on a legendary Krewe of Orpheus float through the heart of New Orleans! 

The Krewe of Orpheus isn't just any Mardi Gras parade – it's one of New Orleans' most celebrated Super Krewes, famous for jaw-dropping floats and unforgettable spectacles. Getting invited to ride. That's rarer than finding a baby in a King Cake! 

YOUR ROYAL MARDI GRAS WEEKEND INCLUDES: 

Saturday Night: Party with the Captains 

  • Krewe of Orpheus Captains Party (February 15) - Location: Sheraton Hotel New Orleans
  • Rub shoulders with Float Captains from various Mardi Gras Krewes
  • Premium food & drinks included. Front-row seats to watch the famous Bacchus Parade  

Sunday: Become Mardi Gras Royalty

  • Exclusive Guest Rider Memberships in the Krewe of Orpheus Parade 
  • Your own authentic costume & mask (yours to keep!) 
  • Bags of beads and throws to toss to the cheering crowds. 
  • Professional safety harness and float equipment 
  • Behind-the-scenes access to the float den at the Convention Center 
  • Private Krewe Luncheon on parade day 

The Main Event: Float Life 

  • 2.5-3-hour parade starting at 7pm through the French Quarter 
  • On-board DJ, snacks, beverages (yes, adult beverages!) 
  • Private restroom facilities on your float 
  • Wave to thousands of cheering fans as you throw beads from your royal perch! 

Grand Finale: The Orpheuscapade Ball

  • Black-tie after-party until 3am 
  • Live world-class entertainment 
  • Gourmet food & premium bar 
  • Dance the night away with your fellow riders at the New Orleans Convention Center

Package Includes for 2 People: All admissions, tickets, and memberships Costumes, masks, and safety equipment Beads and throws package Food and Drinks Float fees and gratuities Memories that will last a lifetime!


• Riders must be 18+ years old. • Black tie required for ball (only riders wear costumes) • This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – most people never get the chance to ride a Mardi Gras float!