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Best time to visit
48 things to do in New Orleans
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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
One of a kind celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana with a true jazz spirit
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Plantation Pilgrimage
If you are in New Orleans or Baton Rouge, you just can't miss seeing the old plantations!
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New Orleans Red Dress Run
A flamboyant run in red dresses accompanied by great music and plenty of beer
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Winter
Despite some rain and wind, it still feels good to be outdoors
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
New Orleans changes the perceptions of St. Patrick's Day celebration
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White Linen Night
The SoHo of the South, the Warehouse district organizes a party of art and style
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Shrimps
Although available year-round frozen shrimps are nothing like fresh white and brown ones!
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Dirty Linen Night
A counterpart of White Linen Night, Dirty Linen Night is more quirky
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Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
The favourite sandwich with a unique history is a pride of New Orleans and thus gets its own festival!
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Celebration in the Oaks
A beautiful scene scattered around the City Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland, and Carousel Gardens
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Crawfish Season
It's crawfish time! Definitely the most important food season in New Orleans
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Azaleas Blooms in New Orleans
Enjoy the beautiful pinkish flowers blooming during this period
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Oysters
Although Louisiana oysters are available year round, best time are the cooler months
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New Orleans World Naked Bike Ride
New Orleans has been taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride since 2009
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Swamp Tours
The most exciting and easy way to discover Louisiana's famous swamps and bayous
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Hiking
Marshes, forests and bayous—there's a lot to explore around New Orleans
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French Quarter Festival
Grounded in the most famous Quarter, the festival is full of food and free of charge
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Southern Decadence
Known as Gay Mardi Gras, the festival is extravagant and joyful
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Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival
A joyful celebration of Louisiana food and music traditions
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New Orleans 4th of July Fireworks & Events
The Big Easy City is great at celebrating! Summers here are hot, and so are the festivities
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Krewe of Boo Halloween Parade
New Orleans would never miss a chance to dress up and party
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NOLA ChristmasFest
Get into Christmas spirit, meet Santa and celebrate winter in New Orleans
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New Orleans Film Festival
No one can celebrate cinema the way New Orleans does
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New Orleans Oyster Festival
American capital of oysters presents lots of delicious ways to enjoy your favorite seafood at the annual oyster celebration
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Krewe of Jingle Parade
The official New Orleans holiday parade delights locals and visitors
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NOLA Holiday Lights
Yet another reason to celebrate in New Orleans
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Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge
The world's longest continious bridge over a body of water
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Louisiana Renaissance Festival
One great adventure with a theater, a theme park, and an educational experience
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Louisiana Crawfish Festival
A delicious showcase of Cajun cuisine and seafood
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Louisiana Marathon
A fast and flat race followed by a vibrant Louisiana-style celebration
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New Orleans Labor Day Weekend
Party hard in the French Quarter or look for a retreat at the local parks
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New Year's Eve in New Orleans
Fleur De Lis drop and a fireworks display over the Mississippi—New Orleans knows how to celebrate in style
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Hummingbirds
Your backyard could become the "first port in the storm" for these tiny fellows having just flown hundreds of miles above the open waters
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Whooping Cranes
The tallest and one of the rarest birds in North America
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Paddlewheeler Cruises
How about relishing authentic Louisiana meals and live jazz music with the best city views
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Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow
A memorable getaway for the whole family!
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Satchmo SummerFest
A birthday party of a founding father of jazz—Louis Satchmo Armstrong
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New Orleans Memorial Day Weekend Events
Welcome summer in The Crescent City with an array of fun-filled activities
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Krampus Parade in New Orleans
Embrace the spookiness of Alpine traditions this holiday season