New Orleans will celebrate it’s Tricentennial in 2018 – that’s 300 years of history, y’all! The city has many events planned throughout the year, in fact, some have already started! The big kick-off is the King’s Day Celebration, on January 6th at 9pm on the Riverfront. There will be Mardi Gras themed fireworks. The next Read More »Read More
When you live in New Orleans, sometimes you forget that every city in the world doesn’t have a festival going on almost every week! So, we invite you here, to take part in some of the most unique and crazy events of 2017 – right after the kids go back to school, so you can Read More »Read More
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
Well, Mardi Gras is in the rear-view now, but we have So Much More coming up here in New Orleans! The festival season is kicking off in earnest now – and one of the biggest parties starts in only a month! French Quarter Fest is an annual FREE event held in the historic French Quarter, Read More »Read More
May in New Orleans is great! It’s still reasonably cool, hurricane season is still far off, the Mardi Gras crowds are long gone, and there are still a ton of fun events and things to do! The biggest event in May, after the Jazz Festival, is Bayou Boogaloo. This year’s festival is on the weekend Read More »Read More
New Orleans has always been known for its festivals. We are entering the prime months for outdoor entertainment and tons of fun to be had around the delicious, unique foods to be found in our beautiful city and state. Since the centerpiece of November is Thanksgiving, it only seems right to talk about the wonderful 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
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
People often think the only time to visit New Orleans is around Mardi Gras, and that we don’t have anything going on the rest of the year. Nothing could be farther from the truth! NOLA is a city that never stops having fun – even in July, when the sun is hot and the music 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