Where To Hop-Off and Celebrate Mardi Gras in NYC

From beads, to Bourbon Street, celebrating Mardi Gras in New York City will change your life.

After your NYC tour, make sure to visit a few of our favorite New Orleans’ inspired bars and restaurants in the heart of the City That Never Sleeps.

Where To Celebrate Mardi Gras in NYC:

  • Bourbon Street Bar & Grill – Stop by Midtown West for $5 Happy Hour Hurricanes, Endless Jambalaya Bowls and Dixie Blackened Voodoo beer.
  • Johnny Utah’s - Fat Tuesday Texas Style with $5 Hurricanes and Hand Grenades. No cover in Midtown with your Mardi Gras mask and free bull riding all night long.
  • Billy Hurricanes – This rowdy New Orleans’ inspired bar in the East Village is known for their $6 Hurricanes and Sweet Tea.
  • Great Jones Cafe  – Tasty Creole Wings, Jambalaya and Shrimp Po’Boys in the East Village? Yes please.
  • Delta Grill – Hell’s Kitchen: $25 for admission, 1 Hurricane, All You Can Eat Cajun Buffet and live music.
  • Bourbon Street – Head on over to Queens for their famous Jambalaya Pasta.
  • Silver Moon Bakery – Every Mardi Gras party needs a vibrant King Cake and this Upper West Side bakery delivers the goods.
  • Bourbon Street – Hop-off the Uptown Loop and score some beads at this French Quarter inspired Upper West Side bar.
  • Two Boots – Who doesn’t love a good Po’Boy? Venture over to Brooklyn for this N’awlins specialty.

Cheers!


New Year’s Eve Party Cruise in NYC

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in New York City, which means New Year’s Eve is right around the corner.

After the ball drops in Times Square, the best way to ring in the New Year is aboard a NYC Party Cruise.

For just $150, the Gray Line City Sightseeing New Year’s Eve Party Cruise includes:

  • Full open bar
  • Live DJ
  • A complimentary champagne toast at Midnight
  • Desserts and coffee
  • Gorgeous views of the fireworks from the New York Harbor

The New Year’s Eve Cruise departs from Pier 78 on December 31st at 10 p.m. and returns at 1 a.m.

Reservations are required, but you need to be 18 years of age to party and 21 to drink.

Click here to book online now.


What’s Going on Right Now in NYC

Do you ever wonder what is going on right now in NYC?

If you’re from out of town, you want to know about cheap, family-friendly deals that won’t blow your wallet.

If you’re a local, you want to know the best Happy Hour right after work.

Either way, our friends at City Experts Wire are your go-to resource for finding out the best events, promotions and deals in NYC.

Follow them on Twitter for real-time updates.

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Top Things To Do in New York City

Looking for exciting events and cheap deals?

Stay up to date with the top things to do in New York City by following @CityExpertsWire on Twitter.

Here are some events they’re promoting now on the wire:

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Enjoy!


Holiday Lights Tour of New York City

The Holiday Lights Tour is back so hop on and enjoy the festivities and holiday spirit of New York City!  Some of the fun glittery sights and light displays include Times Square, Macy’s , Laser Light show at Grand Central Terminal, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, 5th Avenue, Central Park, Bryant Park, world famous Rockefeller Christmas Tree, Radio City Music Hall, Time Warner Center, Tavern on the Green, Trump Tower and St Patrick’s Cathedral are some of the sites along the tour route.


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