Here are just a few of the questions most frequently asked ..
we welcome
any others that you may have.
From: Stan
Where is a good place in the French
Quarter that plays excellent jazz....
I realize there is a big jazz festival but we are looking for
something quainter, quieter, and in the French Quarter.
I have been to your city two years ago and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I just want
to make sure I am more informed this time around.
Thanks!
I'm not sure how lucky you will be finding "quiet" in the Quarter, but
there sure are a lot of places to find good jazz!
#1 Preservation Hall--that's where it all began; anyone visiting who wants to hear New Orleans Jazz has to go there! Best of all, it is a FAMILY FRIENDLY venue since they do not serve alcohol, visitors of all ages are welcome. Located in the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, Showtime is at 8 pm, Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 pm on Sunday. Admission: $8.00
#2 Palm Court Jazz Café – another great place to hear traditional jazz. Showtime is at 8 pm every night except Mondays and Tuesdays. Must be 21 to be in the bar area but family friendly in the restaurant area.
#3 Restaurants that also offer traditional jazz: Court of Two Sisters daily Jazz Brunch, Steamboat Natchez Dinner/Jazz Cruise on Friday and Saturday nights; Harrah’s Casino – Second Line Jazz parade through casino Thursdays-Sunday nights and live jazz in their Magnolia Buffet on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday Brunch.
#4 On almost any weekend afternoon, you can walk around the French Quarter and hear street musicians along Royal Street and on Charters Street in front of the St. Louis Cathedral. Traditionally, you can also hear some great music outside the gazebo in the French Market area on the corner of Decatur and Ursuline Streets.
If you have any further questions, just let me know...and I'll see what
I can do to help! Have fun!
From: Sean Blessing
Could you please tell me what the parade route is for the big Mardi Gras
parade? I've been trying to find this out, but have been unsuccessful in
the information I've received so far.
I'm trying to plan a vacation during Mardi Gras next year and am planning
on getting a hotel in the middle of all the action. If I'm "barking up
the wrong tree," I apologize, but could you point me in the right
direction?
Right tree! (g) The street in the middle of all the parade
action is St. Charles Avenue. It's
an absolutely beautiful oak-lined street, and every major New Orleans parade
passes by....Hotels closer to Napoleon Avenue on St. Charles are my
favorites. The action starts at Napoleon, and many people picnic there all
day for the bigger parades. See MardiGrasNewOrleans.com
for some recommendations. There are a couple of popular restaurants and
lounges in the area, and music is always playing. It's the place to be for a
lot of fun-loving folks!
Some people stay in the Quarter to see the action there, but no real parades go by. It IS a crazy place to be; extremely
crowded at night...
Let me know if there is anything else you need. Good luck!
From: E. Cros
My sister is planning a trip to New Orleans for the weekend of St.
Patrick's Day. She has asked me to surf the web and find out for her if
any special events will be going on during her visit. ... I am writing
to you for advice. Could you .. tell me of a few events you may be familiar
with? Thank you. :)
I can tell you that one of my *favorite* parades is held that weekend!
That Sunday, the entire city of Metairie takes out their picnic baskets and sets
up on the parade route for the big St. Patrick's Day Parade! It is a great
parade featuring lots of walking groups giving out flowers to everyone, lots
of great music, and green beer! The throws on this day feature beautiful
*green* beads and cups; cabbages, carrots, onions...and moonpies! It is great fun!
It parades along Metairie Road (the road that leads to Canal Street and the cemeteries.)
That's where I'll be that day; and we'll have pictures to share with all of
you!
From: Christie Sutherland
Will be in New Orleans for the first time next week....
What a super document--
you make a cemetery sound like a premier attraction!
Our cemeteries *are* attractions...many tours
feature them because they are so unique! A very famous writer once said:
"You can tell a great deal about a community by the way they honor
their dead, and without meeting any of the people of New Orleans yet, I can tell
you I know I'm going to like them, for very few cities that I have visited throughout the world
honor the
the dead as they do here in New Orleans."
If you're interested in a personalized tour of the city's most notable
cemetery, I recommend the Cemetery/Gris Gris tour by Gray Line. They also offer a supercity
tour that includes a stop at one of our famous cemeteries
as well. Thanks for visiting the site; glad you enjoyed it!
From: Carla
I am looking for some ideas for decorating for a mardi gras party we are
having .... I'm also wondering about food ideas. Is there a few food items
that would be extremely appropriate. Any reply would be very appreciated.
The main thing you *have* to have at a Mardi Gras party
for everyone to eat is a King Cake! Check out Cannata's King Cakes
, often considered the official King Cake of Mardi Gras. They can deliver king cakes
to your door!.
