Mardi Gras 2015 – Let the Good Times Roll!

January 9, 2015, , , , , , , , 0
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 »
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List of Parades for 2014 Mardi Gras: February 26 – March 3

February 7, 2014, , , , 0
The parades are growing more numerous the closer we get to the real Fat Tuesday! New Orleans and the surrounding cities are proud to be the real McCoy when it comes to Mardi Gras. Other places do it, but we are the original and most well-known, and we revel in that fact! February 26 Starting Read More »
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New Orleans Parade List for Mardi Gras 2014 – February 15th – February 23rd

January 27, 2014, , , , , 0
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 »
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Mardi Gras History

January 17, 2014, , , , 0
Mardi Gras is a celebration with ancient roots. Some say that it’s associated with the Roman Saturnalia celebration, and was adopted by the early church fathers to entice the new converts. From there, the practices spread to Europe, where some other pieces of the Mardi Gras puzzle entered the picture, such as King Cakes. These Read More »
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Count down to 2014 in New Orleans Style

December 11, 2013, , , 0
 This is no small celebration, as the Crescent City Countdown Club has created a night to remember. For your enjoyment – begin your evening with one of the delicious, traditional Reveillon dinners served by local restaurants. For your entertainment – check out the Decatur Street celebration (in front of Jacson Square) with live performances up Read More »
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Continue the NOLA Tradition: Celebration in the Oaks in 2013

November 14, 2013, , , , , , 0
  Get in the Holiday spirit during your stay at 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast with a visit to the Celebration in the Oaks in City Park from November 29, 2013 to January 4, 2014.  Hundreds of thousands of white lights will dazzle you as they twinkle and light up the 13 gated acres of Read More »
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The Haunted Mortuary of New Orleans: Halloween 2013

October 8, 2013, , , , , , , , , , 2
  New Orleans is a remarkable city with spirit!  Thanks to the local history and legends you’ll find that New Orleans also contains remarkable “spirits.” What better time, than Halloween, to check out New Orleans’ haunted past? How about a haunted house visit – in a real haunted house?  Check out: The Haunted Mortuary 4800 Read More »
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5th Annual Mid-City Porch Crawl: October 19, 2013 – New Orleans

October 3, 2013, , , , , , , , , , , , , , 0
  Will you be here October 19th?  Join the 5th Annual Mid-City Porch Crawl!  This event begins around the corner at Finn McCool’s Irish Pub and includes a stop at 1896 O’Malley House, and a visit to our new courtyard bar.  Wear your costume and enjoy Rum Cocktails at each participating Porch!  The Halloween-esque event Read More »
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Go 4th on the River, 2013: Independence Day in New Orleans

June 5, 2013, , , , , , , , 0
Summer is here and the parties are heating up.  Sure, New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras, but no celebration lights up the Mississippi River like the 4th of July.  If you’re staying at 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast over July 4th, don’t miss New Orleans’ spectacular salute to Independence Day. The 4th of Read More »
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St. Patrick’s Day 2013 in New Orleans

February 20, 2013, , , , , , , , , , , , 0
Oh, the music in the air! An’ the joy that’s ivrywhere – Shure, the whole blue vault of heaven is wan grand triumphal arch, An’ the earth below is gay Wid its tender green th’-day, Fur the whole world is Irish on the Seventeenth o’ March! ~Thomas Augustin Daly New Orleans will be Irish for Read More »
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