St. Charles Avenue is the heart of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras tradition—where timeless oak trees, historic mansions, and the city’s famed streetcar line frame the parade magic. During Carnival season, this iconic stretch transforms into a vibrant celebration of community and culture, draped in purple, green, and gold—symbolizing justice, faith, and power. Locals and visitors alike gather on the neutral ground, ladders, Popeyes, and king cakes in tow, to witness the rhythm and revelry that make Mardi Gras in New Orleans unlike anything else in the world.