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2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest Lineup

  This just in! The lineup for the 2013 Jazz & Heritage Festival is here! Featured acts this year vary from country legend Willie Nelson to rock acts like the Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer. Other headlining acts include B.B. King,, the Black Keys, Billy Joel, Earth, Wind & Fire, Fleetwood Mac, Jill Scott, Maroon 5, and that’s just to name a few. Local favorites include Dr. John, Kermit… Read More »

Hotel Rooms For Super Bowl XLVII

Are you ready for some football? It’s almost time for the Big Game in the Big Easy.  Whether you’re coming to New Orleans because there is a chance your team could play in Super Bowl XLVII or just because you love football, New Orleans promises to be the scene of a memorable game and getaway. I’ve heard rumors of people traveling as far away as Baton Rouge, which is about… Read More »

Mardi Gras, Super Bowl Hotel Rooms Available

But I have a feeling they won’t last long! For my fellow procrastinators that like to wait to the last minute and live dangerously, I have a little bit of good news for you. As of the writing of this post, there are still some hotel rooms available for the 2013 Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. However, please hurry because I know that they won’t stay unreserved for long… Read More »

January Events In New Orleans

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a great New Year’s Eve and that so far 2013 is treating you well! 2013 started off with a bang in New Orleans with the Fleur De Lis drop and fireworks over Jackson Square, then the Sugar Bowl in the Superdome, but the fun and excitement isn’t over yet. In fact, it’s just getting started. Mardi Gras Season Mardi Gras season kicks… Read More »

Sugar Bowl – From Fan Fest To Tailgating

  The actual game isn’t the only Sugar Bowl event for sports fan in New Orleans this week. There’s also the fan fast and tailgating in Champions Square that are free for fans and anyone that wants to get in on the excitement. Allstate Fan Fest The Sugar Bowl activities start on December 31st with the Allstate Fan Fest. It’s a free event that runs two days in Jackson Square… Read More »

New Year’s Eve Things To Do In New Orleans

Whether you’re in the mood to hang out with the family at the zoo or get all dressed up for a black tie only event, there’s something for you to do in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve. NYE Activities For The Whole Family In New Orleans, we don’t just celebrate New Year’s at midnight. We start at noon, but it’s not what you’re thinking! Audubon Zoo Families and kids… Read More »

2012 New Year’s Eve Events In New Orleans

There’s no better place in the world to say good-bye to 2012 and welcome in 2013 than New Orleans! Between the parties, fireworks and everything else that the Big Easy has to offer, there really isn’t any other place where you should be! Crescent City Countdown The highlight of the New Year’s Eve celebration every year is the party on Decatur Street around Jackson Square and the fireworks over the… Read More »

Christmas Eve And Day Events In New Orleans

I can’t believe that Christmas is here! It feels like the whole month of December has flown by with all of the events this year. Between making multiple visits to enjoy the lights at Celebration In The Oaks and the holiday jazz performances on Frenchmen Street, I’ve barely had time to catch my breath. Of course, I wouldn’t want it any other way. I hope that you’ve been able to… Read More »

Christmas Bonfires Along The Levees 2012

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus get a little help with navigation along the Mississippi River. On Christmas Eve, along many sections of the levees there will be bonfires lighting the way for Papa Noel, as we like to call him down here. The bonfires are a tradition dating back to the 1720’s when the original European settlers in the region brought it with them as the settled… Read More »

Christmas Lights, A Christmas Carol And More

New Orleans Events This Weekend (12/14-12/16) Christmas is right around the corner, but don’t get too bogged down in holiday shopping that you miss these upcoming events in the New Orleans area. A Christmas Carol: The Whole Story Need a laugh during this hectic Christmas season? Then you need to put A Christmas Carol: The Whole Story on to your schedule. It’s the 20th Anniversary of the comedic spin of… Read More »