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What Do Indians Have to Do With Mardi Gras?
July 15, 2009 | Mardi GrasFor those who aren’t familiar with the variety of traditions surrounding Mardi Gras, one of the most colorful and interesting is usually the Mardi Gras Indians. People want to know how it started and what it all means! There’s no simple w… Read More »

You need to be at Satchmo SummerFest
July 9, 2009 | Upcoming EventsThe Ninth Annual Satchmo SummerFest...July 30 - August 2, 2009 Come Celebrate the life of Louis Armstrong with a fun-filled weekend of activities and music including: Traditional Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, and a Brass Band; plus Children's progr… Read More »

King Cake and Coffee - Even in July
July 1, 2009 | Mardi GrasThere’s a lot of rich tradition, history, and religious significance surrounding the customs of Mardi Gras. There’s also a lot of fun. While there’s really no way to experience the parades, the festivities, and the cooler weather… Read More »

Go 4th on the River: Independence, NOLA Style
June 25, 2009 | Upcoming EventsPlan 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 19th Annual Go 4TH on t… Read More »

Festivals, Festivals and More Festivals!
May 12, 2009 | Upcoming EventsNot that anyone really needs a reason to want to come to New Orleans...but there are some people that may need to know why they need to come to New Orleans NOW! We have festivals galore coming up in the next few weeks, including:New Orleans Wine and… Read More »

Jazz Fest Express: Travel with Ease
April 20, 2009 | New OrleansGrayline 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 24, 25, 25, 30, May … Read More »

French Quarter Fest "best of the year"
March 16, 2009 | Upcoming EventsAsk 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 April 17-19. Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical p… Read More »

Getting Around New Orleans
March 2, 2009 | New Orleansby Shawn Plep Tourists and visitors who really want to see the beautiful city of New Orleans there need to be prepared to get around using both public and private transportation. While the public buses can be acceptable at times, they probabl… Read More »

Notes From Carnival '09
February 28, 2009 | Mardi Grasby Errol LabordeWe came really close to having a perfect Carnival. The krewes did their part (Zulu even ran a little ahead of time). The weather was great. The crowds were large. The parade quality was improved. Police and sanitation did their part… Read More »

Missed Mardi Gras? The party continues.
February 28, 2009 | Upcoming EventsMissed this year's Mardi Gras celebrations? That's o.k. because New Orleans celebrates St. Patrick and St. Joseph Days like they are a continuation of the carnival festivities! St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in New Orleans and it… Read More »
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