Excuses to Stay Another Day or Come Back Soon
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June
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New Orleans Wine and Food Experience Jun 07 - 11, 2023 at New Orleans Join the outstanding restaurants that make New Orleans a premier culinary destination as signature dishes are paired with exceptional wines from around the world.
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Creole Tomato Festival Jun 10 - 11, 2023 at French Market This festival is located in the nation's oldest marketplace, the French Market and features cooking demonstrations, the Creole Tomato Parade, as well as live music.
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Cajun Zydeco Festival Jun 11, 2023 at Armstrong Park There's a new location and weekend for the festival this year. This year the festival moves to Armstrong Park in Treme. The mainstay of the festival is Cajun-Zydeco music and dancing (there will be lessons).
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Restaurant Week Jun 19 - 25, 2023 at New Orleans Everyone knows we love our food down here in New Orleans. And Restaurant Week New Orlean's goal is to support and build connections with our local restaurants.
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Essence Music Festival Jun 29 - Jul 03, 2023 at Caesar's Superdome The Essence Music Festival is the nation's largest annual African-American event, offering more than 50 acts each night on five stages.
July
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New Orleans 4th Of July Fireworks - Go 4th on the River Jul 04, 2023 at French Quarter Join us for our 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.
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Running Of The Bulls Jul 14 - 16, 2023 at New Orleans New Orleans' own annual encierro (bull run) pays homage to the world famous encierro of Pamplona, Spain. In New Orleans style, our bulls are none other than members of the Big Easy Rollergirls and select participants from other roller derby leagues across the country.
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Tales of the Cocktail Jul 23 - 28, 2023 at Ritz Carlton In a five day celebration of cocktails and culture, Tales of the Cocktail brings together some of the most well-known, respected minds in mixology. This annual event features cocktail tastings, mixing competitions, dinners, field trips to local distilleries and seminars by top mixologists.
August
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COOLinary New Orleans Aug 01 - 31, 2023 at New Orleans Celebrate dining in America's most delicious city! This summer restaurant promotion during the month of August features affordably priced mouthwatering three-course menus. It's going to be a delicious summer, with famous New Orleans restaurants offering specially priced summer menu.
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Satchmo SummerFest Aug 05 - 06, 2023 at French Quarter New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, is honored in true New Orleans fashion at the Satchmo SummerFest. Admissions required.
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Fidelity Bank White Linen Night Aug 05, 2023 at Arts District/CBD Explore the hippest art scene in New Orleans and its stunning galleries at the 18th Annual White Linen Night in New Orleans' Arts District.
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Red Dress Run Aug 12, 2023 at New Orleans The New Orleans Red Dress Run is one of the largest Red Dress Runs in the United States. Hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers, the New Orleans Red Dress Run contributes to several charities.
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Dirty Linen Night Aug 12, 2023 at French Quarter Dirty Linen Night (usually one week after White Linen Night) showcases art galleries, antiques, jewelry and specialty shops along the culturally rich and elegant Royal Street.
September
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Southern Decadence Festival Sep 01 - 04, 2023 at French Quarter Informally known as "Gay Mardi Gras," Southern Decadence is a long weekend event sponsored by New Orleans' gay and lesbian community and centers around the French Quarter.
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Beignet Fest Sep 23, 2023 at City Park Beignet Fest takes place in September. Is there a more iconic New Orleans dessert than a beignet? We don't think so and these scrumptious squares of fried dough has their very own festival.
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National Fried Chicken Festival Sep 30 - Oct 01, 2023 at Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans Lakefront National Fried Chicken Festival free fest takes place Oct 23-24 in new location at the Lakefront.
October
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NOLA River Fest TBD at New Orleans Jazz Museum NOLA River Fest will celebrate all aspects of the Mississippi River.
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Gentilly Fest Oct 06 - 08, 2023 at Pontchartrain Park in Gentilly From its beginnings eight years ago, the annual Gentilly Fest has aimed to raise funds to aid in the rebuilding and continued growth of the Gentilly area.
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Art for Arts' Sake Oct 07, 2023 at Warehouse District - Julia & Magazine Streets This annual rite of fall has become one of the hottest events of the year for art lovers and partygoers in and around New Orleans. The free citywide gallery hop marks the opening of the city's arts season.
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Oktoberfest Oct 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 2023 at Deutsches Haus (1700 Moss St.) Three weekends (Friday & Saturday) of traditional German music, dancing, food and drink!
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Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival Oct 13 - 15, 2023 at Lafayette Square Park This free festival is held at Lafayette Square (between St. Charles and Camp Street). It features two stages, as well as crafts, and of course, food, including New Orleans' best BBQ!
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Wooden Boat Festival Oct 14 - 15, 2023 at Madisonville, LA This festival features 100 wooden boats from all over the United States, an enormous children's village, crafts, food and great music.
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Boo at the Zoo Oct 20 - 22, 2023 at Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70118 Get your little ghosts and goblins ready – Boo at the Zoo is one of the best Halloween events for kids in New Orleans. On select days around Halloween, the Audubon Zoo turns into a Halloween extravaganza for kids under the age of 12.
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Krewe of Boo Oct 21, 2023 at French Quarter New Orleans official Halloween parade will march through New Orleans starting at 6:30 pm. It’s the only major parade with full size floats to travel through the French Quarter.
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Tremé Fall Festival Oct 21, 2023 at Treme Produced by the Historic Faubourg Tremé Association, the Treme Fall Festival supports the vibrant history and culture of Tremé.
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Halloween, Ghosts, And Voodoo Oct 31, 2023 at New Orleans New Orleans is one of the best cities to be in for Halloween Weekend. Spend Halloween in a city full of ghosts, voodoo legends and spooktacular themed events.
November
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New Orleans Film Festival Nov 02 - 07, 2023 at New Orleans, LA Established in 1989, the NOFF has grown into one of the nation's major film festivals. Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors, writers, producers, and directors, and features everything from full-length feature films to music videos.
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Oak Street Po-Boy Festival Nov 05, 2023 at Oak Street, New Orleans The Po-Boy Festival is a one-day family event held on Oak Street celebrating--you guessed it--the delicious po-boy sandwich.
December
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NOLA ChristmasFest TBD at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center This year is sure to be enchanting with a myriad of dazzling holiday lights, the annual Hall of Trees featuring more than 70 Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations, and the centerpiece of this year's festivities - an indoor ice skating rink which is sure to bring out the child in everyone.
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Christmas New Orleans Style Dec 01 - 30, 2023 at New Orleans Christmas New Orleans Style is a month long event where feasts and finery await you at every corner of town. Come listen to a concert in the St. Louis Cathedral, or go caroling in Jackson Square. Enjoy a Yuletide feast with Reveillon Dinners offered at many local restaurants.
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Caroling in Jackson Square Dec 17, 2023 at Jackson Square Join in a truly moving 65-year-old tradition as Jackson Square brims with candlelit faces and song-lit spirits as high as the spires of the St. Louis Cathedral this Free and open to the public. Candles and songbook provided by Patio Planters.
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Bonfires on the Levee Dec 24, 2023 at Gramercy, Lutcher & Paulina, LA From Baton Rouge to New Orleans, bonfires are lit along the Mississippi River to help guide Papa Noel to the Crescent City!