Southern Decadance, late August. 270,000 like minded in town! Prices perhaps a little high.
Was there for Decadence last year. Great fun! And you could actually walk around, navigate the streets without being overwhelmed like during Mardi Gras. . .
If we meet in New Orleans, there must be a pool at the hotel. Can only lick so much salt and sweat off for so long to keep each other cool!