On August 25, the boys in the black and gold are back, playing their first home game against the Tennessee Titans in the Dome. Then they take on the Carolina Panthers on September 8, the Philadelphia Eagles on September 22, Tampa Bay on October 13, and the Denver Broncos on October 17th. If you can’t get to the Dome, bars and restaurants all over the city will be packed with fans. Why not come join them? Between games, there’s plenty of special activities planned to keep you cheering before the Halloween events begin. Find your hotel at bestneworleanshotels.com.
Krewe du Fool’s Mermaid Parade, August 31
Wanna be where the people are? Head to the second annual Mermaid Parade, brought to you by the Krewe du Fools. Join the fun down by the Aquarium (where else would mermaids go?) The cost to participate in the Mermaid Parade is $25. Sign up now
Westbank Heritage Festival, Sept. 21 & 22
The Annual Westbank Heritage Festival at the Alario Center promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Come experience local arts, food and crafts vendors, and a musical lineup featuring zydeco, jazz, blues, R&B, country, rap and gospel artists. Admission is free. Learn more.
National Fried Chicken Fest, Oct. 5 & 6
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the National Fried Chicken Fest at the Lakefront. If you haven’t noticed, fried chicken is cool again and nobody does it better than New Orleans. (Personally, we’re looking forward to the Fried Chicken Tenders Eating Contest.) Enjoy live entertainment on two stages, cooking demonstrations on a third stage, a Best Fried Chicken contest and more. Get details.
Oktoberfest, Oct. 11-26
The Deutches Haus of New Orleans is sponsoring three weekends of beer and good cheer. Come see dogs in lederhosen, enjoy oompah music, and all your favorite German foods. Find out more.
Gentilly Fest, Oct. 11 -13
Get your Gentilly on with great food, authentic New Orleans music, one-of-a-kind arts & crafts and fun Kids’ Village activities, including pony rides. Learn more.
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, Oct. 11-13
It’s hard to get the blues when you’re filling up on BBQ in Lafayette Square Park! Come hungry and prepare to dance it off! Get the deets.
Treme Fall Fest, Oct. 26
Come fall in love with the culture of the Treme, America’s oldest black neighorhood. Eat, drink, dance and visit historic sites like the Tomb of the Unknown Slave outside St. Augustine Church. Learn more.
To learn about Halloween activities in New Orleans, watch for our September 28th blog!
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