The revelry of Mardi Gras has passed for the year, but the wonder of the event remains throughout the year. The celebrating, the parades, those amazing floats with the colors, the detail, and the animation… Speaking of the amazing floats, do you ever wonder how they come to be each year? For those of you [...]
April 27, 2013
January 20, 2013
March Events in NOLA: St. Patrick’s Day and More
It’s that time again. Time to think past Mardi Gras to the next big celebration: St. Patrick’s Day and the celebrations that surround it! This year, the holiday falls on a Sunday, making for an entire weekend of celebration. While some events happen in static locations, much of the excitement comes in the form of [...]
August 26, 2012
Enjoy a Thrilling New Orleans Halloween!
Around the rest of the United States, Halloween might look like this: Children streaming from house to house, begging for candy. Downtown in larger cities, there might be a single nightclub, sponsoring a costume-themed dance party. Maybe your community will have a parade of halfheartedly spooky floats, a few bands, and children in costume. But [...]
August 11, 2012
2012 Film Festival Offers New Orleans Movie Entertainment
One week each October, it’s all about the movies when our city hosts what has become known as the “Cannes on the Mississippi.” The New Orleans Film Festival features films and short films from local directors, national names, and entries from abroad. This year, October 11-18, 2012 will see some 10,000+ attendees make the pilgrimage [...]
July 28, 2012
Catch Some New Orleans Soul at the Blues and BBQ Festival
The south is truly known for its soul. Memphis is commonly referred to as the birthplace of soul, but thanks to legendary R&B artist Allen Toussaint, we like to think that New Orleans is certainly a sister-city! What began in 2006 as an offshoot the NOLA Jazz Festival with more performers than attendees, the Blues [...]
July 9, 2012
Get Your Lederhosen Ready for NOLA’s Oktoberfest 2012
Although October is still three months away, it’s never too soon to make plans for NOLA’s annual Oktoberfest. As one of the more popular area activities attracting up to 15,000 total guests, lodging options fill up quickly. So plan your visit to New Orleans for three weekends of food, beer, and fun for the entire [...]
May 29, 2012
Attend Satchmo SummerFest, the Premier NOLA Summer Event
Make plans now to attend the Satchmo SummerFest, one of NOLA’s most popular and successful events! This year’s Festival runs from August 2, 2012 through August 5, 2012 at the Old U.S. Mint just an easy streetcar ride and a few minutes’ walk from our New Orleans bed and breakfast location. Some call this the [...]
May 6, 2012
Do Not Miss the Vieux To Do This June!
Not one, not two, but three festivals rolled into one! June 9-10, 2012 welcomes the Vieux To Do. Visit three area festivals during this weekend to experience the heart and soul of New Orleans. This Mississippi riverside event spanning a single six-block area is a do-not-miss event if you stay in our bed and breakfast [...]
April 3, 2012
Let Loose at the NOLA Jazz Fest
In 1970, Mahalia Jackson and Duke Ellington took part in a spontaneous jazz parade during the Louisiana Heritage Fair, and the NOLA Jazz Fest was born! April 27- May 6, 2012 marks the 43rd annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, commemorating the unique spirit of Jazz and Louisiana heritage during this annual event. What [...]
March 17, 2012
Have a Shuckin’ Good Time at the LA Crawfish Festival
Come one, come all to the Louisiana Crawfish Festival held right here in New Orleans! Plan your getaway now and celebrate the culture, life, and food of the bayou at this annual event. This all-things-crawfish Louisiana tradition began in 1975, and brings visitors from around the city, state, and the country. What was once a [...]
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