Au pairs had a “mad” experience during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

What did they like about it?

Everything!!

Extravagant floats, shiny doubloons, pounds of beads, King Cakes with babies or just cheesecake, dancing cheerleaders, stomping brass bands, flying moon-pies, eye-popping costumes, and crowds of revelers thronging the streets day and night made for unforgettable time.

Some celebrated with their host families, others with friends, but all with the like-minded Mardi Gras lovers!

“I really enjoyed Mardi Gras in New Orleans, I think everywhere else it’s just another Tuesday in February but not in here, there are a lot of things going on, like parades for example, people come from all over the country to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans and to have fun! I had a blast! It was really crazy:) — Marta from Poland

I had a wonderful time during Mardi Gras, made the whole experience of being in the US amazing… — Mbali from South Africa

Mardi Gras 2013 is the best experience I made so far being in the United States. It is much better than the “Karneval” in Germany. But the saying should be: “Throw me something that fits.”   =) Sarah from Germany