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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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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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Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, New Orleans. Courtesy of Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

Daily

Blaine Kern has been creating Mardi Gras floats since the 1940s and is one of the most respected float builders in the world. He provides floats for events across the country and Mardi Gras…

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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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Annual Holiday Home Tour

11 - 12 Dec 2009 (annual)

Once a year, a handful of beautiful houses in New Orleans open their doors to the public, allowing a whistle-stop historic tour of a fascinating city.

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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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American cannon firing at Battle of New Orleans anniversary at Chalmette Battlefield United States National Park Service photos United States National Park Service photos

Battle of New Orleans Celebration

8 - 9 Jan 2010 (annual)

Chalmette Battlefield in New Orleans, Louisiana springs back to life with the Battle of New Orleans Celebration, a flashback to the events of 1812, which saw an American victory over the…

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Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio

15 Nov 2009 - 14 Mar 2010; not Mon or Tue

Hop on Aladdin's carpet or escort Cinderella to the ball at New Orleans Museum of Art's Dreams Come True. The exhibition features over 600 artworks from legendary animated films and includes…

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St Patrick's Day in New Orleans

Mar 2010 (annual)

New Orleans is a city which uses any excuse to throw a party so on St Patricks Day the city takes on a distinctly Irish flavour. Hot on the heels of Mardi Gras, New Orleans hosts a uniquely…

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Picture appears courtesy of Tennessee Williams Literary Festival Picture appears courtesy of festival website

Tennessee Williams Literary Festival

Mar 2010 (annual)

In March, New Orleans pays tribute to the great American dramatist Tennessee Williams with theatrical performances, literary walking tours, music and a book fair. Tennessee Williams Literary…

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NBA: New Orleans Hornets

28 Oct 2009 - 14 Apr 2010 (annual)

The New Orleans Hornets play their NBA basketball games at the New Orleans Arena. The regular season runs from October until April. Please visit the NBA website for full details of all fixtures.

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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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Leopard

Zoo-To-Do For Kids

Apr 2010 (annual)

A crowd of nearly 3000 parents and children convenes at Audubon Zoo every year for this fun, family-friendly festival, featuring arcade games, giant inflatables, clowns, face painters…

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Louisiana Children's Museum, New Orleans. Courtesy of the Louisiana Children's Museum

Louisiana Children's Museum

1 Sep 2009 - 31 May 2010; not Mon (various dates)

The Louisiana Children's Museum offers a hands-on experience teaching children about a wide variety of both specialised and everyday issues. Regular special events at the New Orleans museum…

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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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White Linen Night in the Warehouse Arts District. Courtesy of the Contemporary Arts Center

White Linen Night

Aug 2010 (annual)

The area around Julia Street in New Orleans, home of chic galleries, opens up to the art-hungry public for one night each summer. In exchange for free entry, visitors are asked to dress in…

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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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Louisiana Children's Museum, New Orleans. Courtesy of the Louisiana Children's Museum

Louisiana Children's Museum

Jun - Aug 2010 (various dates)

The Louisiana Children's Museum offers a hands-on experience teaching children about a wide variety of both specialised and everyday issues. Regular special events at the New Orleans museum…

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DecaFest

Sep 2010 (annual)

New Orleans' boisterous French Quarter plays host to over 100,000 people during the annual DecaFest. The five-day LGBT festival, featuring entertainment, theatre, music, comedy and film, is…


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)

Annual Holiday Home Tour

New Orleans

11 - 12 Dec 2009 (annual)