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July 4th Fireworks over the Mississippi

June 8, 2010  |  New Orleans

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 the River… Read More »

Krewe of Boo is now Krewe of Halloween

May 25, 2010  |  New Orleans

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!

May 25, 2010  |  New Orleans

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 for the new pumps at… Read More »

Celebrate WWII veterans this Memorial Day

May 20, 2010  |  Upcoming Events

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 events, ceremonies, special exhibits… Read More »

New Orleans…One Festival After Another!

May 2, 2010  |  Upcoming Events

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 25-29 Essence Music Festival — July 2-4 Go 4th… Read More »

French Quarter Fest was Fabulous!

April 19, 2010  |  New Orleans

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 Jackson Square… Read More »

Jazz Fest Express on Gray Line New Orleans!

April 13, 2010  |  Upcoming Events

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… Read More »

See you at the French Quarter Festival!

March 28, 2010  |  Upcoming Events

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… Read More »

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February 15, 2010  |  Mardi Gras

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… Read More »

Compucast Helps Celebrate at HENA Convention

February 15, 2010  |  New Orleans

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 amongst each other at the Hilton… Read More »