Category: Lifestyle


Where to Swim in New Orleans

  Looking for places to cool off and go swimming in New Orleans? Look no further as we have compiled a list for you to beat the heat during our treacherous warm months!     Swimming for Ages 21 & Up   The Country Club 634 Louisa: Day pass is $20 + annual pass is… Read more »

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New Orleans Summer Festivals 2024

  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 Creole Tomato Fest June 8-9 New Orleans Juneteenth Festival, June 19   July Essence Fest, July 4-7 Running of the Bulls, July 13 Bastille Day Fete,… Read more »

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New Orleans Wine Shops

  Here at Be New Orleans, we are wine people! Bubbly, reds, whites, oranges, and rosés are our love language. Because we love them so much, we wanted to put together a list of all New Orleans local wine shops! Please note: these are places you can buy a bottle of wine uncorked to take… Read more »

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New Orleans Home Styles

  New Orleans home styles are so unique that we attract hundreds of thousands of visitors who ogle over them a year. Any good architect in New Orleans will be the first to tell you that none of our homes are just one style. We have mixed all styles in typical New Orleans fashion, which… Read more »

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Walking Parades 2024

  Here is a complete list of the walking parades in New Orleans for 2024:   Krewe de Joan d’Arc – Saturday, January 6th, French Quarter 7:00pm   Krewe of Chewbacchus – Saturday, January 20th, Marigny 7:00pm   Krewe Bohème – Friday, January 26th, French Quarter 7:00pm   Krewe du Vieux – Saturday, January 27th,… Read more »

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Pricey, Impractical, & Fun Home Items People Have Bought

  We asked our group of clients and friends, “What is the most pricey, impractical, or fun thing you’ve bought for your house – knowing it didn’t add any value?” The answers are in, and they are certainly interesting! Check out what our homeowner friends have ZERO regrets about purchasing for their abode.    … Read more »

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New Orleans Fall Festivals: 2023

  Take a look at the many festivals happening in New Orleans this fall!     Fried Chicken Festival, September 30-October 1   Gretna Fest October 6-8   Gentilly Fest October 6-8   Art for Art’s Sake, October 7   Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, October 13-15   Black Restaurant Week, October 14-23  … Read more »

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New Orleans Sno-Ball Stands

  Whether you spell our sweet treats sno-ball or snowball (because New Orleanians could debate it all day!), we can agree that they are delicious! We asked our friends where their favorites were across the city and created this map for you! Some of these locations have more than just sno-balls. Many stands now have… Read more »

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