Orleans Place

Orleans Place is a themed area within Great America and is one of the original themed areas that debuted with both Great America parks. Orleans Place is themed after New Orleans in the late 1800s and features various references to New Orleans. It is located to the left of Carousel Plaza.

History
Orleans Place debuted with both Great America parks when they first opened. It was present in early designs from 1972 which featured Orleans Place in an almost near as completed state.

In 2003, California's Great America (then Paramount's Great America) annexed the northern portion of Orleans Place into All American Corners. Orleans Place was also renamed Pavillion Plaza but was then renamed back to Orleans Place the next season.

In 2004, Six Flags Great America separated the northern portion of Orleans Place and renamed it "Mardi Gras" to reflect the section's commitment to ensuring that the atmosphere reflecting one of celebrations.