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French Quarter Fest’s 25th Anniversary

On April 11-13, 2008, the City of New Orleans will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our beloved French Quarter Festival. Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fiftheen stages throughout the French Quarter over this three day weekend. This popular annual event, which began as a celebration of street and sidewalk repairs in the French Quarter in the early 80's, has become the favorite… Read More »

NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans Arena

If you like round-ball excitement, you want to be in New Orleans February 15-17 for the NBA All-Star Game and festivities. The 2008 event marks the first time that the NBA All- Star Game will be held in New Orleans. The National Basketball Association's 57th annual All-Star Game in New Orleans on Sunday, February 17 will showcase the top NBA players including Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, Yao Ming… Read More »

Early Mardi Gras = special hotel packages

"Throw me something mister" takes on a whole new meaning for the 2008 Mardi Gras season. With the big Mardi Gras weekend being extra early this year, Feb 1-5, hotels are offering great rates on Mardi Gras packages, many don't even require a minimum stay! For a list of hotels showcasing their Mardi Gras Packages, go to http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/mardigrashotels.html. The entire Parade Schedule along with Interactive Parade Routes can be viewed… Read More »

College Bowl Fever is Contagious

We all have the fever...the college bowl games fever, that is. It starts with the New Orleans Bowl on December 21, then the sweet Sugar Bowl on January 1 and then the BCS Bowl championship on January 7.This is an epidemic fever affecting all of New Orleans people since the potent medicine is the financial impact for the city which continues the long rebuilding and recovery process.The R & L… Read More »

NOLA Ranks High with CNN, Travel & Leisure

Looking for reasons to visit New Orleans, well how about nine great reasons. Based on an online survey conducted on the websites of Travel and Leisure magazine and CNN, New Orleans ranks No. 1 as the best city for its food, music, flea market and antique shopping. The Big Easy also ranks high for cocktail hour, going out at night, wild weekends and "girlfriend getaways." (more…) Read More »

Blaine Kern’s Haunted Fun House & Krewe of Boo

New Orleans has traditionally been the place to be for fun Halloween events...but this year it has taken on an entirely new dimension with the addition of Blaine Kern's Haunted Fun House and the Krewe of Boo. Blaine Kern, Mr. Mardi Gras, has transformed his Mardi Gras World "Dens" into the most frightening haunted house in town. You will find yourself laughing and screaming through a world of oversized scares.… Read More »

New Orleans: A Sports Fan’s Fantasy!

For sports enthusiasts, New Orleans has so much to offer ... especially this time of the year. All eyes are on the New Orleans Saints to have another great NFL season. Last year they were just one game away from heading to the SuperBowl. With the starting quarterback in last season's Pro Bowl, Drew Brees, along with great running backs Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister ... in addition to a… Read More »

Carnival Latino 2007

Carnival Latino ... a celebration of extraordinary Latin music and the Hispanic heritage and culture...takes place this coming weekend! This event is a 3-day festival that will feature headline entertainment held in Downtown New Orleans August 24th, 25th and 26th, 2007 and will be the entertainment certerpiece to the State of Louisiana's "World Cultural Economic Forum", CX-1. The event elements will include: a traditional New Orleans parade with a Latin… Read More »

The Saints come marching in the Superdome!

The NFL season is upon us and the Louisiana Superdome is the place to see great football. Saints fans across the country can't wait to see their Black & Gold out on the field. Not only do we expect a repeat of the great 2006 season...but we truly believe this is the year to go "all the way" to the SuperBowl. Plan your trip to New Orleans now around the… Read More »

Calling all Louis Armstrong Fans

Calling all Louis Armstrong Fans...come enjoy the Satchmo Summerfest 2007 and see how New Orleans honors her native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The whole family can participate in this entertaining and educational weekend in the French Quarter which includes musical performances on three stages and authentic New Orleans Food. There will be nationally renowned speakers at the seminars in Dutch Alley at the French Market and there will even be… Read More »