March 16, 2009 | Upcoming Events

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 April 17-19. Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fiftheen stages throughout the French Quarter over this three day weekend.

This popular annual event, which began as a celebration of street and sidewalk repairs in the French Quarter in the early 80’s, has become the favorite festival for locals and visitors alike.

For entertainment and special event details, visit their site at www.fqfi.org.