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Mardi Gras and Other Festivals
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. is a time filled with parades, costumes, beads, balls, and fun-filled community-engaging festivities!
More info on Mardi Gras New Orleans
Jazz Fest
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, often known as Jazz Fest, is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. The festivities take place two consecutive week's end into weekends every year, usually around the end of April and the beginning of May!
More information available at New Orleans Jazz Fest
French Quarter Fest
French Quarter Festival is a free, annual music festival held in early October, located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana
More info on the French Quarter Festival
Calendar of Events
New Orleans Festivals Calendar
New Orleans Cuisine
King Cakes
Traditionally, King Cake season is around Mardi Gras, but most places in New Orleans have king cakes available year-round! Here are some local favorites (We've included a beignet spot as an honorable mention!):
Seafood
Seafood is a staple in the New Orleans area! Home of the gulf, you can try some of the city's best seafood menus at the following locations:
Restaurants
Here are some lists to some of the most recently and historically top-rated restaurants in the New Orleans area:
