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55 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
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
Tennessee Williams Literary Festival
Even if you are not a fan of literature, nothing in New Orleans is ever boring!
Sno-Ball
Sno-ball, not snow cone, is New Orleans' favourite armour against the long summer heat
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
Autumn
Benefit from comfortable temperature and relatively dry weather, but beware of hurricanes
Wild Alligator
Farm raised alligator is available all year, but it is also more expensive than the wild alligator, available only 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
Summer
Hot, wet, and prone to hurricanes, this season is not the best time to visit the city
Swamp Tours
The most exciting and easy way to discover Louisiana's famous swamps and bayous
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 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
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 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
Paddlewheeler Cruises
How about relishing authentic Louisiana meals and live jazz music with the best city views
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