Welcome to Mardi Gras!

Located just down the street from the legendary Jazz Preservation Hall at the corner of Bourbon and St. Peter Street the famous "Cat's Meow" caters to Karaoke fans from around the world. The building, an excellent example of 1820's architecture, includes a charming interior courtyard and two balconies overlooking Bourbon Street. EarthCam and affiliate Cat's Meow bring you an exclusive view of the excitement of the world-renowned street from one of those classic balconies.

A must view during Mardi Gras and fascinating the rest of the year the street level look gives visitors a live glimpse of life into one of the most exciting cities in the United States, the birthplace of Jazz. The Cats Meow itself established in 1989 brought Karaoke to the United States in a big way-as the US birthplace of the the entertainment phenomenon that continues to flourish in establishments across the land. But nowhere is it more popular than at the Cats Meow, where over the years thousands of guests have enjoyed their moment singing in the spotlight. The stage at the Bourbon Street entertainment establishment has drawn international celebrities as well as national television shows.