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Mardi Gras is the best known, but there are plenty more.

  • Mardi Gras : Mardi Gras, though threatened with extinction by the storm was definitely up and running in 2006. :: Continue reading...
  • Bayou Classic : Every year, the Grambling and Southern University football teams meet in the Superdome the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This brings a huge crowd of alums to town for this traditional Louisiana rivalry. :: Continue reading...
  • Essence Festival : The Essence Music Festival, known as "the party with a purpose", :: Continue reading...
  • French Quarter Fest : Second or third weekend in April music at venues across the French :: Continue reading...
  • Greek Festival : Food and culture along Bayou St. John. Look for lamb and baklava around Memorial Day. :: Continue reading...
  • Jazz Fest : Music and food at the fairgrounds. Numerous tents offer simultaneous :: Continue reading...
  • New Orleans Wine and Food Experience : NOWFE is an annual 5 day series of events including seminars, dinners, :: Continue reading...
  • Oktoberfest : We like beer too! :: Continue reading...
  • Po-Boy Fest - Oak Street : Take the Saints bye week stir in an eclectic selection of gourmet po-boys from local (and not so) local spots like Jaques Imo's, Vincent's, the Saltwater Grill, Pascale's Manale, Parkway Tavern, even GW Fins, and the Redfish Grille, add a crowded, funky street scene on old time Oak Street just outside the Riverbend area in the Carrollton neighborhood filled with Saints Fans, Tulane students and one or two LSU types, add a music stage (or three) and you have a first class street festival New Orleans style. Corporate style sponsorship means Blue Plate Mayonnaise. :: Continue reading...
  • Spring Fiesta : Walking tours of the homes, gardens and courtyards of New Orleans. :: Continue reading...
  • St. Joseph's Day : March 19 or if March 19 falls in Holy (Easter) week the Saturday before sees New Orleans celebrate the Feast of St Joseph. The typical parades have become the modern focal point but old timers all remember the tradition of the St. Joseph altars. :: Continue reading...
  • St. Patrick's Day : On the 17'th of March New Orleans and much of the nation experiences a wave of green. Parades through the Irish Channel with heads of cabbage tossed to the crowd make this a special occasion. Parasol's gets extra attention as a watering hole and gathering spot. :: Continue reading...
  • Super Sunday : Its not football season at all when the Mardi Gras Indians make their final appearance of the season on the Sunday nearest St. Joseph's Day (March 19). :: Continue reading...
  • Voodoo Fest : Officially the Voodoo Music Experience this three day music festival in the Fall just before Halloween balances Jazz fest in the Spring. The Loa (Voodoo Spirits) are the VIPs at Voodoo Fest. National celebrities and local favorites perform on six stages for costumed and coiffed fans. :: Continue reading...
  • Wooden Boat Festival at Madisonville : Benefiting :: Continue reading...


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