Festivals
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April 2-3, 2011
A weekend of top acts in traditional jazz, gospel, brass and Mardi Gras Indians celebrating the traditions that arose by the banks of the Mississippi.
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April 7-10, 2011
With outstanding live music and great Creole and Cajun foods, the French Quarter Festival rocks the Quarter.
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April 29-May 1 & May 5-8, 2011
New Orleans annual spring celebration of music, food, art, fun, and did we mention music? Not to be missed.
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May 20-22, 2011
Relax alongside beautiful Bayou St. John as Bayou Boogaloo, a FREE music, art and food festival, celebrates our Mid-City neighborhood.
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May 24-28, 2011
Join thousands of wine and food lovers at the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience.
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May 27-29, 2011
Opa! Come dance, eat and be merry, Greek Style, by the Bayou St. John every Labor Day weekend.
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June 10-12, 2011
Kick off your summer with June's three FREE festivals in one called Vieux To Do – a French Market celebration, Louisiana Seafood, Cajun-Zydeco music and more!
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July 1-3, 2011
Spend your 4th of July holiday in New Orleans to celebrate the talent of Essence music festival.
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July 8-10, 2011
Get your running shoes on and prepare to be chased through the French Quarter by the Big Easy "RollerBulls" as New Orleans harmlessly duplicates the thrill of Spain's Running of the Bulls.
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July 20-24, 2011
Only in New Orleans, where the cocktail was first created, could there be a week-long celebration of exotic libations.
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August 1-September 31, 2011
Beat the heat by staying "cool" within an affordable price range as some of New Orleans' top restaurants offer deep discounts on their fabulous culinary selections.
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August 4-7, 2011
Three days of outdoor concerts, music history seminars, jazz exhibits, a jazz mass, a second-line parade, and local food.
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August 6, 2011
Three days of outdoor concerts, music history seminars, jazz exhibits, a jazz mass, a second-line parade, and local food.
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August 13, 2011
Put on your red dress – yes, you men too! – and join in with the 3-H Club as they run for charity while celebrating the joys of beer and life's other pleasures.
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August 14, 2011
Save your dirty linens from the weekend before for this event! The most quirky and fun annual art walk through Royal’s Street famous galleries and shops.
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August 31-September 5, 2011
Dubbed “Gay Mardi Gras," this celebration of GLBT culture features elaborate costumes and high fashion.
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September 23-October 22, 2011 (Weekends)
On the last weekend of September and every weekend during October, visitors can enjoy a piece of Germany in the heart of New Orleans.
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Come out and enjoy the fabulous seafood our city is famous for and be assured that it's as good as the music you'll be hearing at this annual September event in the Fulton Street Mall.
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This American roots music festival recognizes the architects of rock-n-roll, blues, jazz, country, swamp pop, reggae and soul.
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October 13-20, 2011
Thought Halloween was just a silly holiday for trick or treating? Think again. Halloween in New Orleans is an all out celebration complete with a parade, music festival, cemeteries, and plenty of voodoo magic.
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October 14-16, 2011
This FREE weekend festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art.
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October 28-30, 2011
Held each October around Halloween, Voodoo Music Experience brings together great music, food & crafts.
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October 28-November 1, 2011
Thought Halloween was just a silly holiday for trick or treating? Think again. Halloween in New Orleans is an all out celebration complete with a parade, music festival, cemeteries, and plenty of voodoo magic.
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November 5-6, 2011
See your favorite swamp critters, chow down on Cajun food and dance to zydeco at Swamp Fest.
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November 16-20, 2011
Bring your unproduced play or one-person show or just bring yourselves and enjoy the premieres of new works that may one day light up the marquee along the Great White Way.
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Meat, cheese, veggies and plenty may-nez, as we say here, as well as anything else that can be stuffed between two halves of a French bread loaf. Come out to the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival and find out what the fun's all about.
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A feast for the ears, the eyes and the soul with its examination of all things literary.
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From traditional African dance to R&B and jazz, come celebrate the historic role of Congo Square as the birthplace of American music.
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Viva la musica y la cultura Hispanica at the annual Fiesta Latina, offering the best in Latin music, food, dance and culture this side of the Rio Grande. Ole!
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December 1-31, 2011
Get a taste of the Holiday Spirit - experience some New Orleans-style Christmas cheer.
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December 10-11, 2011
Come see where the popular HBO TV series is made and taste one of the 'hood's most popular culinary delicacies – a spicy, steaming hot bowl of good ole' Creole gumbo.
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December 31, 2011
Start the New Year off right in New Orleans with one of the greatest New Year's Eve parties in the country complete with great live music, food, and fireworks.
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