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May Is for Music and Mom!

If, as T.S. Eliot wrote, “April is the cruelest month,” May in New Orleans makes up for it. Our swamps, gardens and event calendars are bursting with fun and celebrations of life. Here’s just some of what awaits you in New Orleans this month. Second Weekend of the Jazz and Heritage Festival (May 1-4) The second weekend of Jazz Fest is always wonderful and this year promises to be better… Read More »

Take the Official Jazz Fest Express

Gray Line Gets You Closer to the Music. Follow the second line to Gray Line’s Official Jazz Fest Shuttle. It’s the only shuttle that takes you inside the Fairground's gates! Air-conditioned buses offer round-trip transportation from four departure points and run continuously until the last festival-goer leaves. What’s more, they enter through an exclusive entrance reserved just for the Official Jazz Fest Shuttle buses! Uber and Lyft have zones that require drop-off… Read More »

Something for Everybunny this Easter

New Orleans celebrates Easter every year with egg hunts, jazz cruises, parades, and, of course, church services. Don’t spend Easter morning with your head in your Easter basket. Here are some eggcellent ideas (if we do say so ourselves). Easter at St. Louis Cathedral St. Louis Cathedral certainly isn’t the only place you can celebrate Easter Mass but, if you’ve never been, make this the year. Click here for the… Read More »

Who Loves You? We Do. Jersey Boys at Le Petit

What comes between Carnival season and festival season in New Orleans? The Four Seasons! An evening spent at Jersey Boys at Le Petit Theatre, is (yeah, we’re going to go there), “Oh, what a night!” While all the actors held their own, the four leads were especially good — each given their moments to shine. Sebastian Rohn who plays Valli, is a joy to watch. His charisma leaps from the… Read More »

Oh What A Night! Jersey Boys at Le Petit

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Le Petit Theatre with Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys tells the inspiring journey of four young men from humble beginnings who went on to become legends in the world of pop music. Awarded Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, the show takes you behind the scenes of Frankie Valli and The… Read More »

Make a Pact to Kayak the Manchac

Here's the thing: when you’re a staff member at experienceneworleans.com, you’ve been on a tour or two. Why? Because we never promote anything we can’t vouch for ourselves. That means we’ve been on steamboats, traditional swamp boats, airboats and, now, we can add New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours to our list. While all the tours have their advantages, there’s nothing like kayaking through the swamp with a camera stuffed in… Read More »

Explore the Beauty and Fragility of Louisiana’s Vanishing Coast at HNOC

The Historic New Orleans Collection’s (HNOC) newest exhibition, “Edge of Tomorrow," features the work of acclaimed artist and documentary photographer Ben Depp whose images provide breathtaking views of the marshes, bayous and waterways that define the region, while also serving as stark reminders of the urgent environmental challenges threatening these fragile ecosystems. Get a sense of what it’s like to soar above a salt marsh at sunrise. See flocks of… Read More »

Duck! Incoming Cabbage! March in NOLA

Throw Me Something, Paddy! March in New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025 is over but if you can never get enough beads and beer, you’re in luck, lads and lassies! St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and St. Joseph’s Day is right on its heels. Check 'em out! St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Metairie Road, March 16 Since 1971, this parade has been taking to the streets of Old… Read More »

Top 5 Things To Do This Month Off the Parade Route

This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4th. You'll find a complete parade schedule here but we're doing more than throwing beads this month. Here are 5 things you can do when you're not on the parade route. 1. Go Golfing at Loft18 Play a round or two of simulated golf and munch on burgers, wings and other yummy things at Loft18 on Metairie Road. Don’t leave without sharing an… Read More »

Patio Planters Jazz Up the Quarter During Mardi Gras

The French Quarter is more than a top tourist destination. More than 3,000 people are proud to call it home. Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré, the non-profit behind beloved events such as Caroling in Jackson Square, has made it their mission to promote the neighborhood aspect of the French Quarter. To encourage community spirit, they sponsor decorating competitions at Halloween, Christmas and, yes, Mardi Gras. A committee of 6-10… Read More »