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Football Fans Love New Orleans!

New Orleans hosts both the Sugar Bowl and the BCS Championship in January 2012, along with outstanding New Year’s festivities! Now is a good time to be a football fan in New Orleans. Even if you aren’t a fan of the soon-to-be nati… Read More »

For Kids: Fun with Copeland's and the Saints

If you're looking for something to do this month, you'll quickly find events going on all around us! This Saturday, December 10th, Copeland's Restaurant in Kenner is hosting a Holiday Fun Kids Camp from 11:00 .m. to 1:00 p.m. Special … Read More »

Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square

Get your singing voices ready for Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square! The tradition returns to the French Quarter on Sunday, December 18th at 7 p.m. Candle-lit carolers lift their voices in front of the St. Louis Cathedral in a celebration o… Read More »

Help New Orleans Musicians in 2012

With the holidays and the upcoming new year fast upon us, we'll be passing along several bits of info that you'll want to know. First off this week is a chance to help New Orleans musicians. Below is a letter from French Quarter Festiv… Read More »

The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

There are a few foods that really define New Orleans, and the po-boy is one of those Crescent City essentials. So what do we do with something we love in Louisiana? We have a festival! The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is this Sunday, November 20… Read More »

2011 Renaissance Festival

The Renaissance Festival runs from November 5 through December 11 in Hammond, Louisiana. One of the great New Orleans events this season kicks off this weekend as the 2011 Renaissance Festival is finally upon us. The faire will be highlighted … Read More »

The Bayou Classic - Saturday, November 26th

2011's 38th Annual Bayou Classic marks both the return of past traditions and the beginning of new ones. Grambling State and Southern University will once again meet in their annual gridiron match-up, but this year they will meet in the newly … Read More »

Halloween Weekend in New Orleans

While there’s plenty to do this weekend, Experience New Orleans recommends the following festivities for your Halloween enjoyment. Jean Lafitte’s Haunted Swamp Tour – Forget a haunted house. How about a haunted swamp? Jean La… Read More »

Local Theatre Entertains New Orleans in October

New Orleans has plenty to offer on the stage over the next few weekends. Check out some of these great offers. Hallelujah Girls The Jefferson Performing Arts Society is bringing the comedy The Hallelujah Girls to Westwego from October 21st… Read More »

Boo at the Zoo 2011

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Audubon Zoo Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29. Tickets are $16 per person. If your kids are bursting at the seams for an opportunity to go trick or treating, you’re in luck. Boo at the Zoo, a family friendly Halloween … Read More »