Ahhhhh, October! Mardi Gras happens in February, but the festival season starts to really take off in early fall. The weather has cooled off to a lovely 80 degree average, so outdoor festivals are comfortable. We eagerly await two big events, Oktoberfest and Hallowe’en! You wouldn’t expect New Orleans to do Oktoberfest on a small Read More »Read More
It’s starting to cool off, just a little, here in the Crescent City, which means the Festival season is just around the corner. The city’s B&Bs will start to fill up earlier, as people venture out to places unknown. New Orleans is an excellent spot for those wishing to extend the summer a bit, and Read More »Read More
New Orleans Pride, one of the fastest growing pride celebrations in the nation, is taking place the third weekend in June this year. So many events make up this festival! Some are family-friendly, others are decidedly adults-only, so keep that in mind as you decide which to attend. Patrick McDonald brings his one-man show to Read More »Read More
If you are in New Orleans the 3rd week of May, you won’t want to miss the annual Mid-City Bayou Booga-loo! This event was started 10 years ago by the Mothership Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging social change and improving the quality of life for Louisiana residents through the promotion of arts, culture Read More »Read More
If you are looking out the window at snow drifts, you might be dreaming of a summer that is hot in more ways than one! Make your plans for June now (so you don’t miss the chance to stay with us!) and be in New Orleans for some unique events that can only take place Read More »Read More
It’s time again for all the frolicking fun of the carnival festival season in New Orleans! Although Mardi Gras isn’t actually until Tuesday, February 17th, you can see parades starting as early as January 31st! The first New Orleans parade is the Krewe du Vieux at 6:30 in the French Quarter. You can see parades Read More »Read More
Even when the weather is steamy, New Orleanians will throw a party! You can always find fun and food and of course, MUSIC in the City that Care Forgot. This month there are some uniquely NOLA events going on, starting with Satchmo SummerFest, which takes place at the Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade Ave), through Read More »Read More
You don’t have to travel all the way to Pamplona to run with the bulls, you can come on down to New Orleans! The San Fermin en Nueva Orleans Festival is our special version of the Spanish festival without the risking of your life part! There are horns involved, but they are on the helmets Read More »Read More
The Essence Music festival is one of the premier music festivals in the United States. The featured artists are at the top of the R&B industry, which draws thousands of people each year. Held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Louisiana Superdome, these three days over the July 4th weekend will be Read More »Read More
New Orleans is heating up in May and June! Despite the warm weather, the city is firmly entrenched in the festival season. We’ve got a list of some of the best festivals available for visitors and denizens of the City That Care Forgot: The final weekend of Jazzfest is the first weekend in May (May Read More »Read More
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