NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Virgin Hotels New Orleans has released it’s Carnival schedule of events, beginning with the Krewe of Barkus.
● Krewe of Barkus – Sunday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
○ Funny Library coffee shop at Virgin Hotels New Orleans will offer pup cups with the purchase of a coffee. Mardi Gras-themed pet bandanas are available for purchase.
● Beads and Bubbly at The Pool Club – Friday, Feb. 28, noon – 4 p.m., before the parades of Krewe Hermes, d’Etat and Morpheus
○ Located at The Pool Club, the sexy 13th floor at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
○ Admission is free and open to the public
○ Live DJ entertainment
○ Specialty Mardi Gras cocktails; champagne cocktails & bubbly are available for purchase, along with dishes like Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings, Lamb Nachos, Wagyu Banh Mi Hot Dog & more.
○ Reserve a special section to hang with friends for $175++. **Includes a bottle of bubbly
○ Mardi Gras Glitter Bar with Elektra Cosmetics
○ Other Mardi Gras Vendors will be on-site
● The Pool Club
○ All season long – Specialty Mardi Gras cocktails including King Cake Clarified Milk Punch, Flambeaux Espresso, Hurricane Swizzle, Keep off the Grass, Pimm’s Parade, and Bourbon Street Steep
● Lundi Gras Brunch with Laveau Contraire at Commons Club – Monday, March 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
○ Drag and Burlesque Brunch
○ Tickets $60++
● Mardi Gras Markets
○ Sunday, February 23, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Head over to Funny Library and stock up on Mardi Gras essentials from Resi Nola, Mardi Gras Spot, BitLu Boutique and more.
For additional information on all Mardi Gras Happenings, please visit virginhotels.com/new-orleans/mardi-gras
