Happy New Year! And Happy Carnival! It seems like this year, just as we say goodbye to one holiday, we have another parading right behind it. Carnival always brings good times and great cheer on the heels of the December holidays, but this year it’s sashaying into focus early with cries of “throw me something mister!” before we even get to Valentine’s Day.
To that end, Carnival goers will want to get a jump on their costumes and get-ups ASAP. We’ve got it covered with our glittered guide to looking fabulous this season, from wigs to make up, bedazzled do’s and more. Plus, we celebrate some of the new kids on the Mardi Gras parade route with a look at some new krewes on the scene. If you ever wanted to be a part of the fun, there’s sure to be a krewe for you, now more than ever.
January is also the time that we ask you, the readers, to vote on your favorite New Orleans businesses, restaurants, food, fun and more in our annual “Tops of the Town” shout-out list. You voted and we’ve got your favorites across the city.
Finally, we honor the career and cuisine of chef Donald Link, this year’s Ella Brennan Hospitality Award winner, give you the inside scoop on the best purple, green and gold cocktails, the most festive happy hours, lay out the best tips on how to host a Carnival open house and much, much more. It’s a jammed packed kickoff to 2024.
What a way to truly ring in the new year!
