New Orleans St Patricks Day, New Orleans March Event

January 27th, 2012 by Joe Rabhan • Related • Filed Under

Although New Orleans is known for its French Creole roots, we have our fair share of Irish as well. As the largest entry port for Irish immigrants in the southern US, New Orleans has kept a large population of Irish heritage. So in case you had any doubts about whether a New Orleans St. Patrick’s Day vacation is a good idea, let us assure you that it is! Saint Patrick’s Day is the biggest New Orleans March event, and will be celebrated as such!

As the first big festival after Mardi Gras, Saint Patrick’s Day is welcomed by all as both an homage to the Irish Culture and an indicator that spring is just around the corner! Common celebrations include block parties and parades, often based around neighborhood and community organizations. Of course, the French Quarter boasts multiple parades to honor the Irish, and you may even see some floats from Mardi Gras reused during the parade. During these processions, do not be surprised to catch a potato or cabbage thrown from the floats!

The NOLA annual Irish Channel St. Parade begins at 1pm on Saturday, March 17, 2011, and passes within only a few blocks 0f our New Orleans bed and breakfast, so guests have easy access for a great spot on the parade route during their stay!

Traveling to New Orleans before Saint Patricks Day weekend? You can still partake in some of the fun! A Saint Patricks Day Parade will be held on Metairie Road on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at noon. Just 6 miles NNW of the inn, you can easily take a streetcar up for the event. There may be other events happening throughout the week prior to the holiday, and we can let you know more about these during your stay.

No matter what you do for the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, be sure to wear your green, as this tradition is actively upheld in the city – no green, and you are likely to find yourself pinched!

So come to enjoy a stay with us at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast for your Saint Patty’s day, New Orleans vacation! We are on the streetcar line with easy access to the French Quarter for the festival. We have a three night minimum during this event.

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Graduating from the University of Georgia in 1972 with a degree in Food Science and Business, Joe served 25 years in the hotel industry with a major national brand and had the opportunity to direct hotel operations in a number of mid-sized and large resorts and hotels. Over the years, he served as Director of Housekeeping, Director of Food and Beverage and as General Manager. He is a certified hotel administrator and holds numerous certificates in food service and hotel management. Joe and his wife Bebe are beginning their ninth year of operation at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast.

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