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New Year's Eve Street Party

31 Dec 2009 (annual)

New Orleans' New Year's Eve Street Party rocks the entire French Quarter as people flood onto the streets to welcome in the New Year. Enjoy the vibe on Bourbon Street and then head on over to…

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Jestor costume at Dumaine Street in the French Quarter. © MardiGrasNewOrleans.com

Mardi Gras Celebrations

16 Feb 2010 (annual)

The Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the largest, most famous and most spectacular parties in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of revellers each year. Expect flamboyant 'krewe'…

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French Quarter Festival

Apr 2010 (annual)

Every spring, the French Quarter Festival celebrates New Orleans culture. Numerous stages showcase local musicians, fireworks are set off in a spectacular display over the Mississippi river…

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Musicians parade through the crowd at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. Photo by Douglas Mason

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

23 Apr - 2 May 2010 (annual)

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival attracts a plethora of international headline acts every year with performances spread over two weekends. Concerts take place at the Fair Grounds…

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Fleur de Tease burlesque troupe. Photo by Frank Aymami, courtesy of Contemporary Arts Center

Bourbon & Burlesque

Jun 2010 (annual)

Check in your inhibitions with your coat for some playful fun at the Contemporary Arts Center's annual Bourbon & Burlesque. The event features New Orleans' best burlesque troupes…

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Rihanna. Courtesy of SJM Concerts

Essence Music Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

The Louisiana Superdome hosts the annual Essence Music Festival, a gathering of African-American musical talent presented by Essence magazine. Music ranges from classic blues to contemporary…

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A statue of the great man himself. Courtesy of Brad Edelman Photography

Satchmo Summerfest

Jul - Aug 2010 (annual)

New Orleans' Old US Mint celebrates the birth of its favourite jazz legend, Louis Armstrong, in true Big Easy style. The Satchmo Summerfest includes conferences, seminars, children's…

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Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series

Mar - Oct 2010; Thu only (annual)

New Orleans beautiful Botanical Garden is the venue for this Thursday night series of concerts featuring some of the best musicians the city has to offer. The series, now in its sixth year…

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Voodoo Music Festival

Oct - Nov 2010 (annual)

The annual Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans' City park celebrates the culture, art and heritage of indigenous Louisiana through music. Many of the country's top hip-hop and alternative…

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New Orleans' famous French Quarter. Courtesy of www.NewOrleansOnline.com

French Quarter

Daily

When people think of the classic New Orleans district, it is of the French Quarter that they are thinking. There are more bars, clubs, shops and restaurants here than you could work through in…

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The Preservation Hall sign, New Orleans. Courtesy of www.NewOrleansOnline.com

Preservation Hall

Daily

Despite the fact it sells no drinks, has no air conditioning and only limited bench seating, people still flock to New Orleans' Preservation Hall. They stand or squat in the crowded old…

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House of Blues

Daily

Fast becoming a nationwide mainstay, House of Blues offers nightly music and visual arts.

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Pat O'Brien's

Daily

Don't let the sweet orange juice, pineapple juice and grenadine lull you into having more than one of the famous Hurricanes at New Orleans' Pat O'Brien's. Be forewarned - each glass contains 4…

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Napoleon House

Daily; not Sun

Celebrities often come to Napoleon House to soak up the atmosphere and wash down a muffuletta - crusty bread, filled cheese, salami, ham and olive salad - with a signature Pimm's Cup. The…

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The Monteleone Hotel, home to the Carousel Bar. Courtesy of www.NewOrleansOnline.com

Carousel Bar

Daily

The Carousel Bar has been around since 1949. And it keeps going around. The 25-seat bar makes a complete revolution every 15 minutes. Celebrities and common folk come to relax and enjoy live…

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Snug Harbor

Daily

Small and intimate, Snug Harbor is a favourite of locals and tourists alike. Run by pianist Ellis Marsalis (father of Wynton and Branford) and singer Charmaine Neville, the jazz is more modern…

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Tipitina's

Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun only

A bust of founder Professor Longhair sits prominently in Tipitina's entranceway in New Orleans. Once inside, local and national stars and rising stars play rock, reggae, brass band and country music.


Highlights

Mardi Gras Celebrations

New Orleans

16 Feb 2010 (annual)

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

Fair Grounds Race Course

23 Apr - 2 May 2010 (annual)

Bourbon & Burlesque

Contemporary Arts Center

Jun 2010 (annual)