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Calendar shifted in favor of an ultra-packed Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans

Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day weekend created the perfect storm for record hotel performance in the Big Easy
Hotel performance in New Orleans surged in February, as the city attracted massive crowds due to Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Mardi Gras all falling within four days of each other. (Andrew Williams/CoStar)
Hotel performance in New Orleans surged in February, as the city attracted massive crowds due to Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Mardi Gras all falling within four days of each other. (Andrew Williams/CoStar)
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February 26, 2026 | 9:20 P.M.

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A long weekend in February can be spent relaxing at the beach or skiing in the mountains. This year, many travelers opted for an ultra-long weekend to see iconic parades and participate in street parties in New Orleans, as Mardi Gras fell right after Presidents Day.

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