Festivals & Events

The French Market Creole Tomato Festival features four stages of live music and entertainment, plus plenty to eat! (Photo courtesy the French Market's Facebook page)

French Market Creole Tomato Festival 2017

When Creole tomatoes are at their ripest, the city can't help but host a festival in their honor. Head to Creole Tomato Fest in the ...
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Take advantage of free dance lessons at French Quarter Fest! (Photo courtesy Flickr user Derek Bridges)

French Quarter Festival Returns to New Orleans’ Most Historic Area

From Thursday, April 6 through Sunday, April 9, 2017 French Quarter Festival will celebrate with a huge free festival in New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood.
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The Mardi Gras Indians traditionally meet and greet other members of their community on Super Sunday. (Photo courtesy Flickr user Derek Bridges)

A Colorful Tradition: The Mardi Gras Indians and Super Sunday

One of the most colorful (and secretive) of Carnival traditions has a second showing. The Mardi Gras Indians will strut their stuff on Super Sunday, ...
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival spans two weekends of music and fun. (Photo courtesy Flickr user sailn1)

Spring into Festival Season with Hotel Monteleone

Spring is in the air and we’re ready to celebrate. From St. Patrick's Day to French Quarter Festival to Jazz Fest, enjoy these New Orleans ...
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Expect to catch beads as well as unique throws like cabbages and Irish Spring soap at a New Orleans St. Patrick’s Day parade. (Photo courtesy Tom Pumphret on Flickr)

Celebrate Irish History in New Orleans this St. Patrick’s Day

The history of the Irish in New Orleans goes back hundreds of years. Explore Irish points of interest & St. Patrick’s Day festivities in New ...
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Krewe du Vieux passes many popular bars and nightclubs on Frenchmen Street before heading into the French Quarter. (Photo via Flickr user Melanie Innis)

Ready, Set, Satire! Krewe du Vieux and krewedelusion Mardi Gras Parades

Political and pop-culture satire are all in good fun at Krewe du Vieux and krewedelusion, two Mardi Gras parades that roll just steps from our ...
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10th Annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is fun for the whole family, with live music, crafts and of course plenty of delicious po-boy sandwiches. Yum!
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Voodoo Fest 2016

New Orleans is quickly becoming the best place in America to celebrate Halloween, with Voodoo Fest being a big reason for that.
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Carnaval Latino 2016 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Celebrate Hispanic heritage at Carnaval Latino, October 15, 2016, just blocks from our hotel in the French Quarter.
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Enjoy the char-grilled oyster appetizer at Criollo Restaurant. (Photo: Paul Broussard)

Catch of the Day: Louisiana Seafood Festival in City Park

Louisiana Seafood Festival offers the chance to sample your favorite seafood dishes Sep. 2-4, 2016 at City Park in New Orleans.
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