You might think that because the summer heat is about to descend that New Orleans would be bereft of fun stuff to do – that couldn’t be further from the truth! Here are six great things to do while visiting NOLA in June 2017: New Orleans Oyster Festival The French Quarter is known (among other Read More »Read More
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
Bastille Day is celebrated in France much like we celebrate Independence Day in the US. It commemorates two days – July 14, 1789, in which the Bastille was stormed and overcome by French citizens, and July 14, 1790, The Fête de la Fédération, which celebrated the unity of the French Nation, and peace following the 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
The carnival season officially started on January 6th with the Joan d’Arc parade, but the action really heats up in New Orleans on February 15th. Here is a list of the parades for 2014: February 15th: Krewe du Vieux rolls its naughty self through the French Quarter starting at 6pm, followed by Krewe Delusion, a Read More »Read More
When you’re visit to New Orleans includes staying at 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast – check out the Old U.S. Mint built in 1835 on the old Fort St. Charles site in New Orleans. This is known as the only mint to have produced American and Confederate money, and produced coinage from 1838 until Louisiana succeeded Read More »Read More
Whether you are an enthusiast or a performer – if you are coming to the 5th Annual New Orleans Burlesque Festival, we know you will find perfect accommodations at 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast. Conveniently located less than 4 miles from all of the events, we know you will find the comfort and luxury Read More »Read More
Are you looking for lodging while you are attending the Cutting Edge Music Conference, September 26-28? Look no further than 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast. Our accommodations will be perfectly suited to the conference schedule, providing you a delicious breakfast before jumping into the events of each day. Our bed and breakfast is Read More »Read More
August is a delicious month in New Orleans, thanks to COOLinary New Orleans, where you can enjoy special meals in many local restaurants and dig into great New Orleans cuisine! But that’s not all – New Orleans has a variety of events to help you enjoy every last minute of summer. August 1-4 – Check Read More »Read More
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