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Sid Mars Restaurant is BACK!

For decades, generations of New Orleanians had proudly called Sid Mars Restaurant in Bucktown one of their favorite neighborhood restaurants. What Hurricane Katrina didn't damage, the Corps of Engineers took the rest away...utilizing their land … Read More »

Celebrate WWII veterans this Memorial Day

National WWII Museum Kicks Off Week of Commemoration Events Planned to Honor the 'Greatest Generation,' Mark Museum's 10th Anniversary NEW ORLEANS (May 20, 2010) - Beginning with Memorial Day on May 31, a series of major event… Read More »

New Orleans...One Festival After Another!

Now is the time to plan your trip to New Orleans! We have great festivals coming up in the next few months, including:New Orleans Wine and Food Experience - May 25-29Essence Music Festival -- July 2-4Go 4th on the River - July 4th Satchmo Summer Fes… Read More »

French Quarter Fest was Fabulous!

As much as my husband and I generally avoid crowds...we absolutely cannot miss the annual French Quarter Festival. This year was no exception. The day was glorious...the music was everywhere...the number of revelers along the riverfront and in Jack… Read More »

Jazz Fest Express on Gray Line New Orleans!

Gray Line New Orleans is once again offering the best way to get to the Jazz Fest...take their Jazz Fest Express...the ONLY shuttle that can bring you INSIDE the gates of the FESTIVAL. On all seven days of the Fest...April 23, 24, 25, 29, 30,… Read More »

See you at the French Quarter Festival!

The 27th Annual French Quarter Festival - April 8-10, 2011 Ask any local person what is their favorite festival,10 to 1 the response will be the French Quarter Festival. This great event takes place in the French Quarter this year on April 8, … Read More »

It's

This is one of the biggest Mardi Gras seasons we've seen in a long time! Every parade has a tribute to the Saints ... the entire city is living its dream ... many are calling it "Lombardi Gras" :) People who don't know one anothe… Read More »

Compucast Helps Celebrate at HENA Convention

This year, the Experience New Orleans team attended the Hospitality Education and Network Association's yearly conference taking place from August 22nd - 24th, 2008. At the conference, industry professionals had the opportunity to network… Read More »

Thursday night Mardi Gras parades cancelled

Krewe of Muses parade until Friday, after the Krewe of Morpheus parade. Knights of Babylon parade postponed until Sunday, 10:15 a.m. before the Krewe of Okeanos parade. The Krewe of Chaos had canceled their parade for this year.… Read More »

Congratulations SuperBowl Champions!

Bless You BOYS! You did it! SuperBowl Champs! Patron Saints of New Orleans!Thank You for a Wonderful season! Thank you for what you have done for all of us! Read More »