The Blake Hotel New Orleans is located on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Poydras where all of the Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parades pass. Our property has a huge balcony on the second floor with a great view of the parades. We also will have viewing stands in front of the hotel to be on the street and up close to all the action. Our spacious rooms offer a place you can call home during Mardi Gras. We feature Cafe at the Square restaurant in our lobby featuring local cuisine for you to relax before, during, or after the parades.
We would love to have you, your friends, and your family celebrating Mardi Gras 2024 with us!
2024 Mardi Gras Balcony Menus for ONLY February 10 and 11, 2024
Balcony Bar will stay open the whole time. Offering whiskey, bourbon, gin, scotch, vodka, rum, wine, can beers, Mardi Gras Punch and sodas.
Saturday, February 10, 2024 11:30 am -2:30 pm
Chicken Andouille Gumbo with Rice and Crackers
Cocktail BBQ Meatballs
Creamy Shrimp and Souther Grits
Mini Muffulettas
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
House Salad with House Buttermilk Rach and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings.
New Orleans French Bread
King Cake, Cookies, Pecan Tarts, Chocalate Squares, Ooey Gooey Bars and Lemon Bars
Saturday, February 10, 2024 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Sliced Pork Loin in Naturdal Au Jus with Rolls and Condiments
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Green Beans Almondine
Potatoes Au Gratin
Spinach Pies with Greek Yougurt Dip
Loaded Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing on the side
King Cake, Cookies, Pecan Tarts, Chocalate Squares, Ooey Gooey Bars and Lemon Bars
Sunday, February 11, 2024 11:30 am -2:30 pm
Seafood and Okra Gumbo with rice and crackers
Southern Fried Catfish with tartar and cocktail sauce
Hot Roast Beef Debris with Rolls and Condiments
Assorted mini Po-Boys (turkey, ham, roast beef)
Homemade Potato Salad
Dinner Rolls
King Cake, Cookies, Pecan Tarts, Chocalate Squares, Ooey Gooey Bars and Lemon Bars
Sunday, Febrauary 11, 2204 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Shrimp Boil Soup (Fresh Gulf Shrimp, Corn, Cajun Seasonings, Seafood broth) with crackers
Creamy Gulf Shrmip Alfredo Pasta
Creole White Beans with Smoked Sausage and Rice
Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips
Curry Chicken Salad with crackers and toast points
Fresh Baby Spinach Salad with House Buttermilk Rach and Balsamic Dressings.
New Orleans French Bread
King Cake, Cookies, Pecan Tarts, Chocalate Squares, Ooey Gooey Bars and Lemon Bars
MARDI GRAS VIEWING STAND AND BALCONY FAQ
HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE BALCONY AND VIEWING STANDS?
TO PURCHASE TICKETS
I WANT MULTIPLE TICKETS, WHO DO I NEED TO TALK TO?
THERE IS NO LIMIT FOR THE NUMBER OF TICKETS YOU CAN PURCHASE FROM THE WEBSITE. IF YOU WANT AN EXCLUSIVE PARTY OR BUYOUT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE SALES DEPARTMENT AT [email protected]
IS THERE A DISCOUNT FOR GUESTS STAYING AT THE BLAKE HOTEL NEW ORLEANS?
NO, TICKETS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY FROM GUESTROOMS, AND THERE ARE NO DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS
ARE KIDS THE SAME PRICE?
YES, THE TICKETS ARE THE SAME PRICE FOR EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR BABIES OR TODDLERS UNDER 5.
ARE THE STANDS OR BALCONY WHEEL-CHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
YES, BOTH ARE ACCESSIBLE BY A WHEELCHAIR, THERE IS A SPACE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STANDS FOR A WHEELCHAIR. THE STANDS WILL HAVE ADA SPACES ON THE FIRST ROW FOR THOSE THAT CAN NOT CLIMB UP THE BLEACHERS.
DO ALL THE PARADES PASS IN FRONT OF THE HOTEL?
ALL UPTOWN NEW ORLEANS PARADES PASS IN FRONT OF THE BLAKE HOTEL, EXCEPT ENDYMION WILL NOT PASS IN FRONT OF THE HOTEL THIS YEAR.
DOES THE VIEWING STAND OFFER BATHROOMS?
THE VIEWING STAND TICKETS DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS INTO THE HOTEL LOBBY, PORTABLE BATHROOMS ARE LOCATED ON THE CORNER FOR THE VIEWING STAND GUESTS.
DOES THE BALCONY OFFER BATHROOMS?
YES, THE SECOND-FLOOR BATHROOMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BALCONY GUESTS.
ARE FOOD AND BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN THE STANDS OR THE BALCONY?
YES, FOOD AND BEVERAGES CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE CAFÉ OR STREET VENDORS AND BROUGHT INTO THE STANDS AND BALCONY (ON DAYS NOT FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE PROVIDED WITH THE BALCONY TICKET).
CAN I BRING AN ICE CHEST?
NO LARGE ICE CHEST, LARGE CONTAINERS, STROLLERS, OR WAGONS ARE ALLOWED IN THE VIEWING STANDS OR BALCONY. WE ENCOURAGE GUESTS TO BRING A BEAD BAG FOR THEIR CATCHES.
IS THERE SEATING ON THE BALCONY?
NO CHAIRS ARE ALLOWED ON THE BALCONY! SEATING IS AVAILABLE INSIDE THE MEETING ROOMS ONLY.
WILL I HAVE IN AND OUT ACCESS TO THE VIEWING STANDS AND BALCONY?
YES, ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR WRISTBAND FOR THE DAY, YOU CAN COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE.
ARE THE TICKETS REFUNDABLE IF IT RAINS OR I CAN’T MAKE IT?
ALL TICKETS ARE NONREFUNDABLE (RAIN OR SHINE)! TICKETS ARE TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER PERSON THAT YOU ARRANGE.
IS THERE RESERVED SEATING FOR THE STANDS OR THE BALCONY?
NO, ALL VIEWING STAND SEATS AND BALCONY ARE GENERAL ADMISSION
IS PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE HOTEL?
DUE TO THE HOTEL BEING DIRECTLY ON THE PARADE ROUTE, VALET PARKING IS NOT AVAILABLE DURING MARDI GRAS. THERE ARE SEVERAL NEARBY PARKING GARAGES.
https://www.premiumparking.com/city/new-orleans/blake-hotel
HOW DO WE ACCESS THE HOTEL IF PARADES ARE PASSING OR THE STREET IS CLOSED?
THERE IS A CROSSWALK AT THE CORNER OF POYDRAS AND ST. CHARLES THAT OPEN FOR PEDESTRAINS AND ANY BREAK IN THE PARADES.
WHAT IS THE START AND END TIME FOR THE VIEWING STANDS AND THE BALCONY?
THE TICKET START TIME IS THE TIME OF THE FIRST PARADE START TIME OF YOUR TICKET AND ENDS WHEN THE LAST FLOAT OF THE LAST PARADE FOR YOUR TICKET ENDS.
DO I NEED TO PRINT MY TICKETS?
WE CAN SCAN YOUR TICKETS FROM YOUR PHONE.
WHEN DO THE PARADES GET TO THE HOTEL?
PARADES ARE NEVER PREDICTABLE, BUT THEY USUALLY TAKE AN HOUR TO TWO TO GET TO THE HOTEL FROM THE START TIME.
