The heat and the summer festival season in New Orleans are on! Here’s our list to keep handy when looking for something to do this summer! June NOLA Black Pride, June 4-7 Creole Tomato Fest June 6-7 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, June 10-13 New Orleans Pridefest, June 13 New Orleans Juneteenth… Read more »
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Our time has come, New Orleans! Festival season is upon us, and I hope the weather is as great as all these events! Here is a list of the upcoming Spring festivals: The New Orleans Book Festival, March 12-15 Super Sunday, March 15 French Film Festival, March 19-24 Danny Barker Banjo &… Read more »
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If New Orleans neighborhoods were zodiac signs – which would they be? New Orleans isn’t just a city – it’s a personality. Actually, it’s twelve personalities, depending on the street, the time of day, and whether there’s a parade involved. So naturally, each neighborhood lines up eerily well with a zodiac sign. Is it just… Read more »
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Y’all – it ain’t New Orleans if there isn’t some music blasting somewhere. Whether it’s the house on Tchoup that has bubble machines and loud tunes, a dive bar on the corner in the Bywater, live music at Le Bon Temps, or in your car cruising down Claiborne – New Orleanians LOVE them some… Read more »
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As you’re gearing up to parade this Mardi Gras season, you most likely are searching for some last-minute costume items! Hit up one of our unique Mardi Gras markets for all your costuming needs! January 17: 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Costume & Clothing Swap January 17: Mardi Gras Market at Ogden … Read more »
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Here is a complete list of the walking parades in New Orleans for 2026: Krewe de Joan d’Arc – Saturday, January 6th, French Quarter 7:30pm Les Fous du Carnaval – Friday, January 23rd, Marigny 8:00pm Krewe of Chewbacchus – Saturday, January 24th, Marigny 7:00pm Krewe Bohème – Friday, January 30th, French Quarter 7:00pm … Read more »
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New Orleans wards – what are they? This is for all the people who wondered about the wards of New Orleans and were too afraid to ask. Contrary to some beliefs, it’s not made-up numbers for different neighborhoods. Wards are all about voting! There are 17 Wards Wards are used for voting in… Read more »
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Welcome to the most magical time of the year! We have compiled a list of activities for you and your loved ones to enjoy this holiday season in New Orleans! Chanukah Events Latkes with a Twist December 7; Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) will host its 11th Annual Latkes with a… Read more »
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Welcome to the holiday season, fellow New Orleanians! This is the time when everyone is throwing a party, and you don’t want to show up empty-handed! Or maybe you’re just looking for a cool, local gift to surprise a friend or loved one with. We have compiled a list to meet the needs… Read more »
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So you’ve fallen in love with New Orleans — the food, the music, the people, the energy, the unexplainable something in the air — and now you’re ready to do more than just visit. You want to become part of it. A local. A neighbor. A first-generation New Orleanian. But what does that even… Read more »
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