At the Holiday Inn Express St. Charles Street, our world famous Mardi Gras viewing stands are back. Our stand and location allow for an experience closer to the action while being viewer friendly for people of all ages.
Viewing stand tickets include access to hotel restrooms. The hotel’s secured viewing stand section is located on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Lee Circle opened during parade hours.
All seating is on a first come, first served basis. Tickets purchased are non-refundable and required for all stand access. Hotel management reserves the right to remove anyone from the premises. Opening times may vary dependent upon parade delays.
Viewing Stand Rules and Guidlines
1) No ladders, coolers, chairs, baby strollers, or glass containers allowed on stands.
2) Wristbands available for pick up at will call 2 hours before published parade start time. Will Call is in hotel lobby at the Concierge and Front Desk.
3) Viewing stand tickets may only be purchased via credit card or debit card. We do not accept cash.
4) Viewing stand wristbands must always be worn when on the stands and be the correct color for the respective parade.
5) Please be sure you have the corresponding color of the parade, or admission will be denied.
6) The Holiday Inn Express St. Charles Ave. reserves the right to deny admission and dismissal at any time due to unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
7) The Holiday Inn Express St. Charles Ave. does not control parade schedules or routes and changes there-of
8) The Holiday Inn Express St. Charles Ave. will be in “Mardi Gras Mode” which mean anyone entering the hotel must have a wristband or viewing stand ticket to gain entry.
