Win a Trip for Two to Mardi Gras

In an effort to encourage more mid-week tourism to New Orleans, and since Mardi Gras (which translates to "Fat Tuesday") is celebrated mid-week, the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation has decided to give away the "Ultimate Happy Tuesday" sweepstakes, with one lucky U.S. resident winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to Mardi Gras 2017. The trip, valued at approximately $8,250, includes:

Round-trip airfare up to $500 per person for two

         Three nights at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (check-in on Sunday, Feb. 26)

         Two costumes for the Krewe of Orpheus parade

         Two spots in the Krewe of Orpheus parade, including beads and throws

         Two tickets to the parade pre-party at Tipitina’s

         Two tickets to the Krewe of Orpheus ‘Orpheuscapade’ after-party

         Dinner for two at world-famous Arnaud’s restaurant

         Breakfast for two at Chef John Besh’s Silver Whistle Café

         Wig outfitting for Mardi Gras Day by Fifi Mahony’s

         Transportation between Louis Armstrong Int’l Airport and the Sheraton Hotel

To enter, go to UltimateHappyTuesday.com. Entry deadline is December 20, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. central time.