Source: IG: @sheenie.xo We're back with another glorious round of beaded baddies, pretty sheauxstoppers, and jazzy belles who let the good times roll while turning heads at this year's world-stoppin' Mardi Gras festivities. According to data from Placer.ai analyzed by the Downtown Development District, per NOLA Fox 8, New Orleans attracted the largest Mardi Gras crowd since 2020 with 2.2 million total visits during the two-week Carnival stretch. The total represents a 10% year-over-year increase from 2025, further cementing downtown NOLA as a premier destination during Carnival season.