New Orleans All Events
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to All Events in New Orleans, Louisiana.
May 22 to May 26
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is an annual event that takes place in May. The festival celebrates New Orleans' culture through indigenous cuisine paired with over 400 wines produced at international vineyards. The festival is held at various venues throughout the city and features fine art, cuisine, wine and jazz.
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is an annual event that takes place in May. The festival celebrates New Orleans' culture through indigenous cuisine paired with over 400 wines produced at international vineyards. The festival is held at various venues throughout the city and features fine art, cuisine, wine and jazz.
Jun 09 to Jun 10
Held at the French Market, the Creole Tomato Festival celebrates New Orleans' food and music. Visit 20 food booths showcasing Creole favorites and innovative dishes such as fried green tomatoes, tomato cream crawfish pies, and even Creole tomato gelato.
Held at the French Market, the Creole Tomato Festival celebrates New Orleans' food and music. Visit 20 food booths showcasing Creole favorites and innovative dishes such as fried green tomatoes, tomato cream crawfish pies, and even Creole tomato gelato.
- The French Market Address: . New Orleans LA
Jul 04
Each year visitors and locals alike head to the banks of the Mississippi throughout New Orleans for a uniquely southern celebration of the fourth of July. The Riverwalk Market Place and the French Market are just two of the great locations where the event is celebrated. Those who attend will enjoy music, Cajun food, activities, and spectacular fireworks throughout the day.
Each year visitors and locals alike head to the banks of the Mississippi throughout New Orleans for a uniquely southern celebration of the fourth of July. The Riverwalk Market Place and the French Market are just two of the great locations where the event is celebrated. Those who attend will enjoy music, Cajun food, activities, and spectacular fireworks throughout the day.
- The French Market Address: . New Orleans LA
Aug 02 to Aug 05
Dedicated to the memory of Louis Armstrong, also called Satchmo, this festival features educational seminars, exhibits, activities and a line-up of performances from local and international jazz musicians. The event takes place in August at a variety of different venues in New Orleans.
Dedicated to the memory of Louis Armstrong, also called Satchmo, this festival features educational seminars, exhibits, activities and a line-up of performances from local and international jazz musicians. The event takes place in August at a variety of different venues in New Orleans.
Nov 03 to Nov 04
Bayou Bacchanal is a Caribbean festival in New Orleans that takes place on the first Saturday of November. This unique celebration brings the city to life with amazing costumes, steel band music and authentic Caribbean cuisine. Bayou Bacchanal brings its party to the streets of downtown starting with a parade at Harrah's casino, down Canal Street, and then takes the party to Armstrong Park for more entertainment.
Bayou Bacchanal is a Caribbean festival in New Orleans that takes place on the first Saturday of November. This unique celebration brings the city to life with amazing costumes, steel band music and authentic Caribbean cuisine. Bayou Bacchanal brings its party to the streets of downtown starting with a parade at Harrah's casino, down Canal Street, and then takes the party to Armstrong Park for more entertainment.
New Orleans New Year's Eve
Dec 31
Come on down to Jackson Square for the party of your life. Along with a ball drop at midnight, revellers can expect a fireworks display and an all-night party. It all begins at 9pm and features live music. Watch for Baby New Year, a doll dressed in purple and gold.
Come on down to Jackson Square for the party of your life. Along with a ball drop at midnight, revellers can expect a fireworks display and an all-night party. It all begins at 9pm and features live music. Watch for Baby New Year, a doll dressed in purple and gold.
- Jackson Square Address: Decatur Street New Orleans LA USA
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Dubbed the Greatest Free Show on Earth, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) happens on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras started in New Orleans in 1827, when the Americans took power of New Orleans from the Spanish, who had banned street dancing and parties. The city's elite started having private balls and masques and the commoners joined in with wild parties on the streets. A group of men attempted to organize the festivities, forming the first "Krewe". Each Krewe stages parades with elaborate floats, costumes, "throws" and balls, where that years debutantes are introduced and everyone parties until Midnight on Fat Tuesday. Events begin on January sixth, with the week-long celebrations leading up to Mardi Gras day.
Dubbed the Greatest Free Show on Earth, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) happens on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras started in New Orleans in 1827, when the Americans took power of New Orleans from the Spanish, who had banned street dancing and parties. The city's elite started having private balls and masques and the commoners joined in with wild parties on the streets. A group of men attempted to organize the festivities, forming the first "Krewe". Each Krewe stages parades with elaborate floats, costumes, "throws" and balls, where that years debutantes are introduced and everyone parties until Midnight on Fat Tuesday. Events begin on January sixth, with the week-long celebrations leading up to Mardi Gras day.
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The Italian American Marching Club is one of the largest ethnic organizations in the southeastern United States. It was founded in 1970 and has climbed to heights of 1500 members in recent years. Their objective is to keep their Italian heritage prevalent in New Orleans, the destination of so many of our forefathers in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The organization is unique in that they have incorporated the focal point of New Orleans' festive culture, the parade, into their love of their Italian heritage. They do this in celebration of St. Joseph's Day each year.
The Italian American Marching Club is one of the largest ethnic organizations in the southeastern United States. It was founded in 1970 and has climbed to heights of 1500 members in recent years. Their objective is to keep their Italian heritage prevalent in New Orleans, the destination of so many of our forefathers in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The organization is unique in that they have incorporated the focal point of New Orleans' festive culture, the parade, into their love of their Italian heritage. They do this in celebration of St. Joseph's Day each year.
- Italian American Marching Club Address: 1515 Poydras St., Suite 1400 New Orleans LA USA 70130
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Combining the thrill of searching for treats with education, the Audubon Nature society hosts the Dinosaur Egg Hunt each Easter, helping youngsters learn about the history of dinosaurs in a fun-filled environment. Participants are invited to make crafts, search for eggs, then get up and close with the exhibits. This event is a lively learning experience for the entire family.
Combining the thrill of searching for treats with education, the Audubon Nature society hosts the Dinosaur Egg Hunt each Easter, helping youngsters learn about the history of dinosaurs in a fun-filled environment. Participants are invited to make crafts, search for eggs, then get up and close with the exhibits. This event is a lively learning experience for the entire family.
- Audubon Zoo Address: 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans LA
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This dazzlingly colorful parade, complete with floats, marching bands, and signature Easter trinkets is a New Orleans tradition. In addition, the event features a hat competition, judged by some of the city's more notable personalities. The parade meanders through the French Quarter, along Canal and Bourbon streets before winding down at the historic Astor Crowne Hotel.
This dazzlingly colorful parade, complete with floats, marching bands, and signature Easter trinkets is a New Orleans tradition. In addition, the event features a hat competition, judged by some of the city's more notable personalities. The parade meanders through the French Quarter, along Canal and Bourbon streets before winding down at the historic Astor Crowne Hotel.
- The French Quarter Address: . New Orleans LA
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Elegant attire, including tuxedos, evening gowns, and elaborately decorated bonnets are the stars of the Gay Easter Parade in New Orleans. Several prizes are offered for best costume and the parade is popular for visitors and residents alike.
Elegant attire, including tuxedos, evening gowns, and elaborately decorated bonnets are the stars of the Gay Easter Parade in New Orleans. Several prizes are offered for best costume and the parade is popular for visitors and residents alike.
- Bourbon Street Address: Bourbon Street New Orleans LA
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This festival happens two weeks before jazz fest each year. There are more than 60 booths serving food and 15 live music stages celebrating the French Quarter's history and culture through music. Music types range from gospel to jazz to Cajun to classical, and all the other genres in between.
This festival happens two weeks before jazz fest each year. There are more than 60 booths serving food and 15 live music stages celebrating the French Quarter's history and culture through music. Music types range from gospel to jazz to Cajun to classical, and all the other genres in between.
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Celebrate the culture and spirit of Louisiana at the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Musical performances encompass a number of genres, including, jazz, blues, R&B, Cajun, zydeco, gospel, bluegrass, folk, and more. A highlight of the festival is the food fair, featuring over 60 booths showcasing Cajun and Creole specialities.
Celebrate the culture and spirit of Louisiana at the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Musical performances encompass a number of genres, including, jazz, blues, R&B, Cajun, zydeco, gospel, bluegrass, folk, and more. A highlight of the festival is the food fair, featuring over 60 booths showcasing Cajun and Creole specialities.
