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Take a Virtual Tour of the City!

Tourism Resources:

https://www.neworleans.com/

https://www.louisianatravel.com/areas/new-orleans-area

MARDI GRAS AND OTHER FESTIVALS:

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 MardiGrasNewOrleans

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The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

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 info on the New Orleans Jazz Festival

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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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

https://www.neworleans.com/events/festivals-calendar/

https://whereyat.com/community-calendar#!/

https://www.offbeat.com/

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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!):

Manny Randazzo's

Gambino's Bakery

Caluda's King Cakes

Dong Phuong Bake Shop

Cafe Du Monde