Officially, New Orleans PRIDE begins on June 8th, and we will give you the info – but there are a couple of fun events prior that you will want to know about: Mascara Run – May 28th, 2018, 1-5pm The 18th Annual Mascara Run starts at the Clover Grill. Participants must down a drink and Read More »Read More
Well, Mardi Gras is just past, and you may be wearing a bit of ash on your forehead today, or re-playing a fond memory in your mind of last night’s exploits. Either way, there is no need to be sad, it’s still festival season here in New Orleans, and we’ve got a lot of fun 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
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
Staying with us at 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast over the weekend of May 17-19? Party with a purpose at the Bayou Boogaloo of 2013. The 7th Annual Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo put on by the MotherShip Foundation benefits neighborhood restoration projects from Hurricane Katrina, sustainability projects, and more. What better reason to get into Read More »Read More
Enjoy a favorite New Orleans festival when you stay at 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast over the first weekend in April. On April 6 from Noon-6 pm, check out the Freret Street Festival. This popular, annual festival features 200 vendors including delicious local flavors and hand-made arts & crafts created by New Orleans artisans. Read More »Read More
Coming down to New Orleans for the All State Sugarbowl Crescent City Classic? Recuperate from this 10K in the comfortable accommodations at 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast! Our delicious breakfast will nourish you and we can even offer pampering in a local spa after your run. The Crescent City Classic (CCC) is a New Read More »Read More
If you’re not a New Orleans resident, you probably are not aware of an annual Super Sunday that doesn’t have anything to do with football, unless you are a Tremé fan. Every year on the Sunday closest to St. Joseph’s Day, the Mardi Gras Indians put on parades. This year, that Sunday is March 17th Read More »Read More
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 »Read More
Well, Mardi Gras is underway and we survived the Super Bowl – it’s time to step back in time for the New Orleans Spring Fiesta. The festival features two weekends of events packed full of historic New Orleans culture, and entertainment. Make your reservation to stay at 1896 O’Malley House, to complete your weekend Read More »Read More