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What is Pardi-Gras?

Started in November, 1997, this annual event has been attracting revelers from around the country for a "trop-rock" party ever since. It was moved from November to January in the third year, and has remained there since. The year 2023 will mark the 26th annual rendition of Pardi-Gras. In 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2021, Pardi-Gras was voted "Trop Rock Event of the Year" by members of the Trop Rock Music Association.

Pardi-Gras is presented by Jerry & Mary Diaz, and the Pardi-Gras Krewe. 

Pardi-Gras caters to a special group of people known as "Parrot Heads". That nickname refers to their love of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett's music, and lifestyle. The event is open to anyone, however, and roughly 1/3 of the attendees of Pardi-Gras have traditionally been folks who just like the tropical atmosphere and music that Pardi-Gras embodies. You don't have to be a member of any formal group to participate in Pardi-Gras.

Over the years, Pardi-Gras has evolved into a four day event. The party features plenty of live music, as well as other fun activities unique to the French Quarter. Browsing through pictures of previous years' events will give you a pretty clear picture of what Pardi-Gras is all about.

We invite you to join us this January, in New Orleans, for Pardi-Gras 2023. Come find out why we call it, "The Ultimate French Quarter Party"!
Friday afternoon pub crawl
Pub Crawl at the Famous Door
Danny carries the Pardi Gras sign
Purple shirts everywhere!
Danny (onstage) and the Arizona girls (dancing) lead the Pub Crawl at Razoo's
Kerry & Marsha
Connie with a shark
Larry & Jodella pub crawling
Danny and Shawn onstage at Razoo's
More action from the Famous Door
I wish they all could be Arizona girls
Pub Crawl in the street
Pub Crawl at Utopia
More from Utopia
A mob of drinking fools
Jerry holds the sign at Fat Catz
Pub Crawl coming down the street
Excuse me ma'am, can I see your credentials?

 

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"Jerry, we had SO MUCH FUN this year!!!! "   - Sandi Murray, Arizona Parrot Head Club

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The Coronation & the Parade

 
King Todd, Queen Maureen, and Duchess Holly
The coronation, on stage at the Tropical Isle
Let the parade begin!
Jerry & Mary drive the royalty in the parade
The lead car
The Tropical Isle's vehicle
Don, Barb & Chris on parade
Mark and Monte push Pam's car down Bourbon Street
Danny heads down Bourbon Street
The Algiers Brass Band
Danny, Wayne, and Kirk
Parade? Where?
Kirk and Danny
Larry & Jodella on parade
Bill and Shannon on parade
Drum major Danny
Terry on parade
Arizona on parade
We're staking down this corner
Bourbon Street
Zuke in front of Margaritaville
Parade on the move
Royalty, outside Margaritaville
Truetts and Brammers partying with the Hand Grenade

 

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"Jerry, this was by far the best one yet...Lona and I can't wait till next year!!!"  - Plugga Gros, Baton Rouge Parrot Head Club

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We're Here For the "Pardi" !

 
Carolyn & David
John leads the conga line
Bubbles and Kelly
Anna May & Carolyn
Fred & Sara
Fred, Tom, Ejay, & Sara
David and Anita
Arrrr-iii-zzz-ooo-nnn-aaa Girls!
Upstairs at theTropical Isle
Wayne, Mary, & Kelly
What's so funny?
Keith, and the drink modeled after his likeness
Kent & Connie
The Cafe Dumonde renegade crew - Danny, Madeline, Kirk, Siobahn, and Judi
Why is everyone grabbing their hats?
Monte Marx
Carol & John
Mary and King Todd cutting up
Looks like a party!
Hanna's Reef had a great crowd on Saturday
Yes, it was very good crowd!
A very colorful crowd
This is what Pardi Gras is all about
Now this is fun
Fins to the left.....
Fins to the right......
Feeding frenzy tonight!
Too much fun!
Something's funny.......
The King and Queen holding court
Partying on Saturday night
Sunny Jim at Margaritaville Cafe
Looks like a beach party
The Mad Hatter
Deanna & Keith
The Cabana Boys
Plugga nnd friends at Margaritaville
Tolar-Palooza 2005
Sara, Fred, Tammy, and the "Furry Pirate"
Chris, Tammy, and Barbara
"Hanna's Hotties" , Stacey and Mindy
Pege knows how to "accessorize"
Another victim of the "Hand Grenade"
Enjoying Latitude on Sunday afternoon
Bud, Janice, and John

 

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"Hi Jerry, once again you and Mary and all of your team did a WONDERFUL job on Pardi Gras!I had such agreat time! "  - Suzanne Devasher, Lone Star Parrot Head Club

 

 "Hi Jerry! Just finished recovering from a super time in the Big Easy! Linda and I had a wonderful "vacation". Do you know the dates and where the host hotel will be next year? '   - Pete Shaw, San Antonio Parrot Head Club

 

"Jerry- we had a great time last weekend at Pardi Gras, as usual. A very sincere thank you for bringing such a great and fun party to our town."   - John Collins, Parrots in Exile Club, New Orleans

 

"Pardi Gras was fabulous! You and Mary outdid yourselves. It was so organized, and I loved having the handbook"   - Lynda Lawler, Lone Star Parrot Head Club

 

"Mary and Jerry- Another fantastic party event. Although it's early, I would love to book for next year. The tsunami hangover is treated and I learned about pills that can prevent such downfall"   - Staale Eide, Galveston Bay Parrot Head Club

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