New Orleans

January 2021 Fun

Mardi Gras kicks off on January 6th, Twelfth Night. While things are going to be different this year with the cancellation of parades, there will still be house floats, king cake, the virtual Bacchus parade on February 14, a class on Ma… Read More »

Louisiana Goes Back to a Modified Stage 2

  On November 23, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will move back to a modified version of Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions until at least December 23. Bars in parishes with greater than 5% positivity will be closed … Read More »

Santa's Must-Do List in New Orleans

Rudolph Guides Santa. Let Us Guide You. Whether you're a child or just feel like one during the holidays, festive fun awaits in New Orleans. Enjoy traditional Réveillon dinners at your favorite restaurants and other festive&nbs… Read More »

Here’s To Phase 3.3! Bars Now Open.

  Because Covid-19 rates haven’t been spiking here in the city, New Orleans has moved into Phase 3.3. This means, bars and breweries can now offer indoor seating at 25% or 50 people and outdoor seating at 100% capacity or 50 peop… Read More »

Commander’s Palace Has A New Executive Chef

On October 12, Commander’s Palace announced that, for the first time in their 127-year history, a female executive chef will be at the helm of their legendary kitchen. Chef Tory McPhail, who is leaving New Orleans for Montana, has passed th… Read More »

Here’s What’s Up Down Here with Covid Restrictions

Will New Orleans Bars Be Open on Halloween?  ExperienceNewOrleans.com staff member in better days. Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, October 3rd, New Orleans will move into Phase 3.1. While masks will still be required for everyone whe… Read More »

Happy NOLAween!

Scary Fun Awaits at Mardi Gras World Get your mask on (yeah, the safety kind) and head over to Mardi Gras World this year for NOLAWEEN.  From October 1-31, you can enjoy a Halloween scavenger hunt, ten family-friendly Halloween themed pho… Read More »

Why you should walk down Magazine Street

The French Quarter is always a popular place for people to visit when they’re in town, and with good reason. There’s a lot to do there – Bourbon St., cemeteries, live music, good food. You can spend an entire weekend in that o… Read More »

Social Distancing in this So So Social City

  In New Orleans, we gather together on front porches, on balconies and in the street. We share umbrellas during summer downpours. We scooch over to make room for somebody else at church. We eat from communal gumbo pots and split po-boys.… Read More »

What You Need to Know: New Orleans Phase 2 Reopening

Photo from Facebook follower Dhelia Henderson New Orleans is now in Phase 2 of the reopening plan. Masks are required when out and about the city. As a visitor, you’ll be happy to know that most attractions and tours are back up a… Read More »