New Orleans

New Orleans Celebrates Football like No Other

By Michael Roberts Having recently moved back into the New Orleans metro area, I am quite new to all that the city now has to offer. Family members have lived here in Louisiana for a dozen years now, but there are some aspects of this town tha… Read More »

Vince Vance offers tribute to New Orleans

Thanks to Vince Vance (of Vince Vance and the Valiants) who wrote this great tribute to New Orleans! This is quite emotional for us locals! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V86xxTm8-ek Read More »

Two events, one great Saturday night

Locals and visitors alike are looking forward to a great New Orleans' Saturday night featuring TWO annual events held back to back. This Saturday (August 7th), enjoy music and dancing at SATCHMO SUMMERFEST till 6:00pm. Then walk to Julia Street f… Read More »

Halloween Parade "throws and updates"!

In case you missed the July 15th meeting for general membership, you can always visit the member section of the "Krewe of Halloween Official Site" and ride with us! And click here if you are looking for more info about Halloween throws, trinkets and … Read More »

Authentic Irish ales coming to New Orleans

Strangford Lough Brewing Co South has partnered up with Strangford lough Brewing Co in Northern Ireland to bring their great tasting authentic Irish ales to the coastal states of LA, MS, AL and FL. Along with other USA partners Strangfrod Lough be… Read More »

Top 5 Travel Tips

Traveling is always difficult, no matter how you look at it. You want to cut cost but still manage to have a great time. Well in an effort to help you in your financial quandaries and pursuit of killer times, CheapOair is here to supply with five… Read More »

July 4th Fireworks over the Mississippi

Plan to spend July 4th along the downtown New Orleans Riverfront and enjoy the Go 4th on the River celebration...ranked 5th "must see" fireworks display in the U.S., by American Pyrotechnic Association. The 20th Annual Go 4TH on t… Read More »

Krewe of Boo is now Krewe of Halloween

Searching online for the Krewe of Boo? That great Halloween event is now called the Krewe of Halloween...still under the direction of Blaine Kern, Sr. Click here for details of this year's event - www.kreweofhalloween.com.… Read More »

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 »

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 »