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Welcome Football Fans!

Football fever is in the air! New Orleans loves football but we especially love the fans who come to our great city to support their favorite team! Whether you are traveling with your favorite NFL team or are a booster of your NCAA team playing Tulane or LSU, we welcome you to New Orleans and hope your stay is so enjoyable that you will want to come back again and… Read More »

What Do Indians Have to Do With Mardi Gras?

For 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 way to explain it, but here are a few places to get started. Before you know it, you’ll have a good idea of what the Mardi Gras Indians are… Read More »

You need to be at Satchmo SummerFest

The 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 programming as well as all of our speaker seminars with nationally renowned speakers. 2009 Satchmo SummerFest Music Schedule Saturday August 1, 2009 'Red Beans and Ricely Yours' Stage Noon - 1:00 PM Louisiana Music… Read More »

King Cake and Coffee – Even in July

There’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 during this part of the year, we at least have one small way to experience Mardi Gras and that’s king cake. Yes, the King Cake (one of the most prominent Mardi Gras traditions)… Read More »

Go 4th on the River: Independence, NOLA Style

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 19th Annual Go 4TH on the River will feature Entertainment and the Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza. Bring your radios to the river for this passionate salute to America's independence, which will feature the one-of-a-kind dueling barges fireworks… Read More »

Festivals, Festivals and More Festivals!

Not 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 Food Experience - May 19-23Vieux To Do -- Louisiana Seafood Festival -- June 12-14Essence Music Festival -- July 3-5Go 4th on the River… Read More »

Jazz Fest Express: Travel with Ease

Grayline 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 1, 2 and 3...ride roundtrip in air-conditioned comfort! Day of sales begin at 9:30 am at all departure locations. All shuttles begin at 10:30 am and… Read More »

French Quarter Fest “best of the year”

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 April 17-19. Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fiftheen stages throughout the French Quarter over this three day weekend.This popular annual event, which began as a celebration of street and sidewalk repairs in the French… Read More »

Getting Around New Orleans

by 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 probably aren't the best option for most sightseers. When walking isn't practical and when no private car is available, here are a few other methods visitors should consider: A… Read More »

Notes From Carnival '09

by 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. All it took was two miscreants with guns to put a pall on the event, but damnit, we cannot empower thugs to ruin something that is so… Read More »