Mardi Gras 2017 itinerary

Itinerary

Tuesday 21 Feb Amtrak out of Union Station, Washington DC
Wednesday 22 Feb Arrive Union Station Chicago, Day touring Chicago, Amtrak to New Orleans
Thursday 23 Feb Arrive New Orleans
Friday 24 Feb Free to explore and then Welcome Cocktail Party
Saturday 25 Feb Bourbon Street Balcony Party, Endymion Parade
Sunday 26 Feb Swamp and Plantation Tour
Monday 27 Feb Orpheous Ball (Black Tie, hosted by Harry Connick Jr.)
Fat Tuesday 28 Feb Parades, Parades, Parades; Party, Party, Party until Midnight
Ash Wednesday 1 Mar Amtrak out of New Orleans
Thursday 2 Mar Arrive Chicago, Tour Chicago, Amtrak to DC
Friday 3 Mar Arrive DC, head Home