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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 Festival

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

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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!):