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48 things to do in New Orleans

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

Plantation Pilgrimage
If you are in New Orleans or Baton Rouge, you just can't miss seeing the old plantations!

New Orleans Red Dress Run
A flamboyant run in red dresses accompanied by great music and plenty of beer

Winter
Despite some rain and wind, it still feels good to be outdoors

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
New Orleans changes the perceptions of St. Patrick's Day celebration

White Linen Night
The SoHo of the South, the Warehouse district organizes a party of art and style

Shrimps
Although available year-round frozen shrimps are nothing like fresh white and brown ones!

Dirty Linen Night
A counterpart of White Linen Night, Dirty Linen Night is more quirky

Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
The favourite sandwich with a unique history is a pride of New Orleans and thus gets its own festival!

Celebration in the Oaks
A beautiful scene scattered around the City Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland, and Carousel Gardens

Crawfish Season
It's crawfish time! Definitely the most important food season in New Orleans

Azaleas Blooms in New Orleans
Enjoy the beautiful pinkish flowers blooming during this period

Oysters
Although Louisiana oysters are available year round, best time are the cooler months

New Orleans World Naked Bike Ride
New Orleans has been taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride since 2009

Swamp Tours
The most exciting and easy way to discover Louisiana's famous swamps and bayous

Hiking
Marshes, forests and bayous—there's a lot to explore around New Orleans

French Quarter Festival
Grounded in the most famous Quarter, the festival is full of food and free of charge

Southern Decadence
Known as Gay Mardi Gras, the festival is extravagant and joyful

Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival
A joyful celebration of Louisiana food and music traditions

New Orleans 4th of July Fireworks & Events
The Big Easy City is great at celebrating! Summers here are hot, and so are the festivities

Krewe of Boo Halloween Parade
New Orleans would never miss a chance to dress up and party

NOLA ChristmasFest
Get into Christmas spirit, meet Santa and celebrate winter in New Orleans

New Orleans Film Festival
No one can celebrate cinema the way New Orleans does

New Orleans Oyster Festival
American capital of oysters presents lots of delicious ways to enjoy your favorite seafood at the annual oyster celebration

Krewe of Jingle Parade
The official New Orleans holiday parade delights locals and visitors

NOLA Holiday Lights
Yet another reason to celebrate in New Orleans

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge
The world's longest continious bridge over a body of water

Louisiana Renaissance Festival
One great adventure with a theater, a theme park, and an educational experience

Louisiana Crawfish Festival
A delicious showcase of Cajun cuisine and seafood

Louisiana Marathon
A fast and flat race followed by a vibrant Louisiana-style celebration

New Orleans Labor Day Weekend
Party hard in the French Quarter or look for a retreat at the local parks

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

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

Whooping Cranes
The tallest and one of the rarest birds in North America

Paddlewheeler Cruises
How about relishing authentic Louisiana meals and live jazz music with the best city views

Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow
A memorable getaway for the whole family!

Satchmo SummerFest
A birthday party of a founding father of jazz—Louis Satchmo Armstrong

New Orleans Memorial Day Weekend Events
Welcome summer in The Crescent City with an array of fun-filled activities

Krampus Parade in New Orleans
Embrace the spookiness of Alpine traditions this holiday season