Fat Tuesday 2011: Mardi Gras By The Numbers

Fat Tuesday 2011

In celebration of Fat Tuesday 2011 and the conclude of Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras is the final Tuesday ahead of the starting of the Lent time that kicks off with tomorrow’s Ash Wednesday), I however we’d take a glance at Mardi Gras by the numbers as it results New Orleans.

According to this infographic by Quick Firm, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is back with a vengeance. Final calendar year, one.two million individuals attended Mardi Gras — three.5 moments the populace of the town and up about a one/three from the calendar year before, the city spends $three.33 million to celebrate (of which they gain a return of $four.forty eight on every greenback put in), and the typical lodge-goer can count on Bourbon Street rates to enhance 151% from their usual prices through the 12 days leading up to Extra fat Tuesday. And for people of you actively playing at household, check out out these Hurricane recipes for your very own style of the Major Uncomplicated in your residing place tonight.

 

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