okay, i feel like since im one of the only people that are actually living in nola right now that I should organize this a bit.
yes, fat tuesday is on the 16th of feb. i can tell you from experience that getting in or out of here the day before is going to be damn near impossible.
so, what i propose is that everyone shoot for feb 8th! it's a monday. get here a few days before if you like, that way you get situated. monday every week is also punx kickball in the park, which is at the corner of piety and royal street:
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This is also near the best bar in the french quarter,
St Roch Tavern! 6 dollar pitchers of PBR (one of the only bars in town that has pitchers, and they're only $4.50 on mondays, i.e. kick ball day) and they never, ever, card! this is THE dirty kid bar in New Orleans.
There are more than enough squats and places to crash here, so hit me up if you need help!