Photos by Amarena Diaz, Interactive Designer

It’s no secret that Mardi Gras is a big deal in New Orleans – and for Peter Mayer staffers, too! We took a quick poll of our employees to see how they do Mardi Gras. Here are the stats, their advice, and some of their funny answers.

1. What is your favorite parade?

– Muses won by a long shot; Bacchus came in second and Krewe du Vieux came in third.

2. What is the best place to watch a parade?

– It’s a secret. I don’t want the whole city showing up at my spot!
– You don’t watch them. You move with them. You become a part of them. Watching is for the babies and the old people.
– With whatever friend has access to bathroom on the route.
– Uptown – Between Napoleon and Louisiana – Neutral Ground Side.

3. What is the best place to get a drink during Mardi Gras?

– Superior Grill – amazing margaritas.
– Anywhere but Superior Grill.
– Uptown: my kitchen. Downtown: my backpack.
– Happy’s on Poydras near Rampart or Evangeline II Lounge on St. Charles.
– From your buddy.

4. Best place to get something to eat?

– Carnie truck – Gator on a stick.
– Whatever my uncle is cooking on the parade route.
– Popeyes.
– Matassa’s.
– Half Moon on St. Mary – the best vegetarian chili cheese fries in the city!

5. Are you dressing up for Mardi Gras?

– Yes – 47.9%.
– No – 23.3%.
– Not sure yet – 28.8%.

6. What is your costume?

– Classified.
– Sat: Drum majorette; Sun: Moulin Rouge can-can dancer, and Tue: Wonder Woman in her aquatic outfit.
– It’s a family costume. My husband and I will be lions and my toddler will be a lion tamer.
– Oompa Loompa.
– As much purple, green and gold flair as I can find, paint included.