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See you at the French Quarter Festival!

The 27th Annual French Quarter Festival - April 8-10, 2011 Ask any local person what is their favorite festival,10 to 1 the response will be the French Quarter Festival. This great event takes place in the French Quarter this year on April 8, 9 and 10. In addition to the World's Largest Jazz Brunch...enjoy over 200 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 100 musical performances on numerous stages throughout… Read More »

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This is one of the biggest Mardi Gras seasons we've seen in a long time! Every parade has a tribute to the Saints ... the entire city is living its dream ... many are calling it "Lombardi Gras" :) People who don't know one another are high-fiving; after the NFC win the happiness was palpable. After the Superbowl, you would have thought it was Mardi Gras day .... tenfold. Every… Read More »

Compucast Helps Celebrate at HENA Convention

This year, the Experience New Orleans team attended the Hospitality Education and Network Association's yearly conference taking place from August 22nd - 24th, 2008. At the conference, industry professionals had the opportunity to network amongst each other at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, unfortunately set to the backdrop of Hurricane Faye. Of course, as there were a great many New Orleans professionals in attendance at the event, a little ol' hurricane… Read More »

Thursday night Mardi Gras parades cancelled

Krewe of Muses parade until Friday, after the Krewe of Morpheus parade. Knights of Babylon parade postponed until Sunday, 10:15 a.m. before the Krewe of Okeanos parade. The Krewe of Chaos had canceled their parade for this year. Read More »

Congratulations SuperBowl Champions!

Bless You BOYS! You did it! SuperBowl Champs! Patron Saints of New Orleans!Thank You for a Wonderful season! Thank you for what you have done for all of us! Read More »

Drew Brees named King Bacchus!

Drew Brees, the beloved Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, has two very important dates coming up! Sunday, February 7, he’s going to lead the Saints to WIN the SuperBowl! But then…another big day…Sunday, Feb 14, he will reign as King of the Krewe of Bacchus!Fans will definitely flock to the streets for the chance to see Drew as King and hope to catch some special doubloons or beads from… Read More »

New Orleans Saints are SUPERBOWL Bound!

Who Dat! Who Dat! Who Dat say they gonna beat dem Saints!New Orleans Saints FANS have been waiting for 44 years for the chance to say - We're Going to the SuperBowl Baby! The celebration began as they beat the Vikings in overtime 31-28 and became the NFC Champions. Next step is Miami.HOWEVER...New Orleans is the place to be as we will party hearty for the Black and Gold for… Read More »

New Orleans Upcoming Events

This year has already begun to be exciting - having already started with New Year's festivities and with many more upcoming events, festivals, and celebrations. Other cities have only a few festivals a year; in New Orleans, we have a lot to celebrate - so there are festivals almost every week. Here are a few highlights that you should look forward to in the upcoming next few months in New… Read More »

WE BELIEVE! The Saints are 11-0. Go Saints GO

Come join the "Who Dat" frenzy! The New Orleans Saints are off to their best season in the 42 year history of this team and the whole city of New Orleans is filled with EXCITEMENT! There are only 2 remaining home games to the regular season - so make plans now to be in town: December 19 - Dallas Cowboys December 27 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers This could definitely be… Read More »

Christmas New Orleans Style

There is nothing like enjoying the holidays in New Orleans! Christmas New Orleans Style celebrates the spirit of our city,aglow with twinkling lights, festive iron-laced balconies, and garland decked streetcars. Learn the secrets of our award winning cuisine at Cooking Demos; visit our historic homes and museums decorated in festive holiday colors; and find treasured holiday gifts as you stroll our quaint streets and shop with our local merchants. Papa… Read More »