Downtown New Orleans Recorded 2.2 Million Visits During Carnival Season

Downtown New Orleans recorded 2.2 million visits during Carnival Season

It was recorded that 2.2 million people visited the city during the two-week carnival stretch, from the Friday of the Cleopatra parade through Mardi Gras day.

Downtown New Orleans draws 2.2M Mardi Gras visits; local bar backs district report

Downtown New Orleans saw 2.2M Mardi Gras visits, up 10% from last year, marking its strongest tourism showing since before the pandemic, district data shows.

Mardi Gras brings over 2 million visitors to the city, 10% increase from last year

Carnival drew 2.2 million visitors to downtown New Orleans between the Krewe of Cleopatra on Feb. 6 and Mardi Gras day, a 10% increase from last year, according to data from Placer.ai analyzed by the Downtown Development District. The increase “reflects meaningful momentum for our restaurants, hotels, retailers, and cultural attractions,” DDD President and CEO... The post Mardi Gras brings over 2 million visitors to the city, 10% increase from l…