Holidays in New Orleans

Christmas in New Orleans

• Christmas in New Orleans -- Month long events, special value menus from our restaurants, and more throughout the month of December.
• Holiday Tours of New Orleans -- Tour the beautiful Christmas in the Oaks or view the spectacular bonfires that are lit along the Mississippi River during Christmas Eve.
  

New Year's Eve!

• Bring in the New Year on Bourbon Street on the French Quarter's Largest Balcony! Join us for food, music, and fun at the Bourbon Vieux Room!
• Take the Steamboat Natchez for its special millennium cruise!

Mardi Gras in New Orleans!

• Visit this site for links to the Official Mardi Gras parade Krewes, Mardi Gras kingcakes, Mardi Gras Guide, live rebroadcasts, history, and just about everything you'll need to know!

Valentine's Day

• Valentine's Day Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez -- February 14 "Romance on the River" includes a welcome glass of champagne, hors d'oeuves, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ for dinner music and dancing, and a moonlit cruise on the Mississippi River! For reservations, call (504) 569-1480 or visit SteamboatNatchez.com.

St. Patrick's Day

• Enjoy pictures from this New Orleans neighborhood parade, and read about the parade that has us catching cabbages, carrots, and onions.

St. Joseph's Day

• Mardi Gras Indians parade -- traditionally held on St. Joseph's Day and called "Super Sunday" ... check out this long-held tradition and the pictures of the Indians' elaborate costumes.
• Irish-Italian Parade Enjoy the pics and history of another New Orleans annual parade!

Easter

• This link is not related to New Orleans only, but don't miss it. These words have now been reprinted throughout the world.

Jazz Fest
Annual Jazz & Heritage Festival takes place end of April/beginning May each year.

4th of July
Go 4th on the River! -- Annual 4th of July celebration with activities and entertainment for the entire family along the riverfront, ending with a spectacular fireworks show over the Mississippi River. Visit the site for events & attractions; print the savings coupons offered.