Mardi Gras only lasts a day (Tuesday, February 13, 2018), but Carnival season spans weeks, giving our hotel guests ample opportunities to check out a parade or two (or three). We’ve put together a Mardi Gras parade schedule for the whole season of parades rolling in...
It’s not healthy to eat king cake — but it is good for you! How, you ask? Well, when you eat king cake at the annual King Cake Festival, proceeds from each and every slice benefit children and babies at Ochsner Hospital. So, put your healthy New Year’s...
The countdown to Mardi Gras in New Orleans is well underway! As you plan for parades and mark the days until Fat Tuesday (February 13, 2018), learn about some of the most famous Mardi Gras traditions and where they came from. 1. Mardi Gras Krewes A Krewe is an...
Did you know 2018 marks the 300th anniversary of our beloved city’s founding? This year, New Orleans is going all out in celebration of its Tricentennial. In addition to several citywide projects, New Orleans will host an array of events in recognition of the...
…3…2…1 — Happy New Year! We’re not far from a brand-new year, and along with it, one of our favorite nights: New Year’s Eve. Ringing in the New Year in New Orleans will be extra special this year, as 2018 marks the beginning of the city’s Tricentennial...
From Thursday, December 21, to Sunday, December 31, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the 4th Annual NOLA ChristmasFest. Located in Hall I of the Convention Center, the indoor Christmas-themed festival features a...
