New Orleans Calendar of Events
Ongoing annual events:
Audubon Zoo (504) 866-4872
Located in Uptown New Orleans. One of the country’s top-ranked zoos, Audubon Zoo blends the exotic
excitement of animals from around the globe with the serenity of its lush gardens. With innovative natural habitat exhibits and an animal
collection ranging from the unique and extraordinary white alligators to the majestic Bengal Tigers,
Audubon Zoo has become one of the Gulf South’s favorite family gathering spots.
Aquarium of the Americas
1-800-774-7394
Located on the Mississippi River at # 1 Canal Street in the historic French
Quarter. It is recognized as one of the nation’s leading aquariums and a visit to the Aquarium spans the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea, the mysterious Amazon Rainforest and the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
Creole
Queen Paddlewheeler (504) 524-0814
Located on the Mississippi River at #1 Poydras Street
(Riverwalk, Spanish Plaza) near the historic French
Quarter.
Featuring the New Orleans
Spice®- jazz band
performing Monday to Sunday (7 days per week) from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
on the nightly dinner jazz cruise boarding at 7:00pm and departing at 8:00pm
www.NewOrleansPaddlewheels.com
IMAX Theater (504) 581-4629
The Entergy IMAX® Theatre is located on the Mississippi River at # 1 Canal Street
next to the Aquarium of the Americas.
New Orleans Museum of Art
(504) 488-2631
One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park
New Orleans, LA 70124
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January
January (beginning)
Nokia Sugar Bowl Football Game,
Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
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February
From 12th night to “FAT” Tuesday
Mardi Gras New Orleans
www.KreweofCarrollton.com
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March
March
St. Joseph's Day Parade (Italian American Marching Club)
(504) 421-0955
Parade through the French Quarter
March/April
Tennessee Williams Literary Festival (504) 581-1144
March
Earthfest, Audubon Zoo - (504) 581-4629
March & April
Spring Fiesta in the historic French Quarter (504) 581-1367
Held on the first Friday after Easter.
Many of New Orleans' private homes are open to the public. Tours through
plantation homes, French Quarter Creole cottages and patios, and Garden District
mansions. Free classical concerts and opera are held all around town. Tickets
needed
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April
April through June (Every Wednesday)
Lafayette Square Free Concerts in the Central Business District
(504) 561-8927
Organized by the Downtown Development District
500 block of St. Charles Avenue
Every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:30 pm
April (generally the
2nd weekend in April)
French Quarter Festival (800) 673-5725 or (504) 522-5730
When in town for the FQF don't forget to visit and support the local bands
that perform year round: New
Orleans Jazz Clubs
Saturday in March,
at 8:30 am (generally Easter weekend)
Crescent City Classic (504) 861-8686
10,000 meter race from Jackson Square to Audubon Park drawing runners from all
over the world.
April/May (generally
the last weekend in April and the first in May)
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (504) 522-4786
When in town for Jazz Fest don't forget to visit and support the local bands
that perform year round: New
Orleans Jazz Clubs
April/May
MO Fest (504) 565-6416
The free festival will be held the Monday-Tuesday between Jazz Fest weekends in
Woldenberg Park. Six bands perform each day
2 p.m. and 8 p.m
April/May
Zurich Classic of New Orleans, PGA Tour (504) 831-4653
Tournament Players Club
New Orleans
When in town for an event don't forget to visit and support the local bands
that perform year round: New
Orleans Jazz Clubs
April (6:30-9:00pm)
Zoo-To-Do for Kids (504) 861-6160
Nearly 3,000 parents and children attend every year. This fabulous, fun,
family-style festival is modeled after the adult Bank One Zoo-To-Do.
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May
May
Bank One Zoo-to-Do (504) 861-6160
The largest fund-raiser of its kind in the nation, and the wildest black-tie
gala in town! The Zoo is transformed into a magical moonlit fantasy by
approximately 12 professional designers/decorators who donate their time to
bring Bank One Zoo-To-Do to life. Sponsor and patron opportunities are available
at Bank One Zoo-to-Do, including private hospitality tents, private tables
around the Sea Lion Pool.
May
Mother's Day Festival, Audubon Zoo (504) 581-4629
May
Bike New Orleans - Annual event
(504) 288-8228 or Toll Free 1-866-214-BIKE (2453)
A 24 mile scenic bike tour through the traffic-controlled streets of New Orleans.
Begins and ends in City Park. This is not a race. It is a family event open to everyone of all ages and abilities. A maximum speed of 12 miles per hour will be strictly enforced. A post-tour festival will be held at Popps Fountain, featuring food, beverages and entertainment.
May (Memorial
Day Weekend)
New Orleans Wine and Food Festival (504) 529-9463
The citywide vini-cultural and culinary activities will include the Vintners’
Dinners, Royal Street Stroll, Grand Tastings, seminars, and Sunday champagne and
jazz brunch.
May (Memorial Day Weekend)
Greek Festival
New Orleans (504) 282-0259
Celebrating Greek culture in the Crescent City, featuring food, music, and more!
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June
June
Back to the Beach (504) 836-2215
Lakeshore Drive behind UNO Lakefront Arena
The Back to the Beach Festival is held along Lakeshore Drive by the Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena.
Family & Children activities include inflatable games, train rides, Music/bands, food, arts & crafts,
fishing clinics, Car Show, New Orleans Saints Jr. training camp & fireworks show.
June
International Arts Festival (formerly known as Reggae Riddums)
(888) 767-1317
Marconi Meadows at City Park
June
Creole Tomato Festival
10:00am-5:00pm (504) 522-2621
French Market Tomato Festival Featuring cooking demonstrations, tomato tasting,
and musical entertainment.
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July
July
Essence Music Festival
When in town for an event don't forget to visit and support the local bands
that perform year round: New
Orleans Jazz Clubs
July 4
Go Fourth on the River (504) 528-9994
Fireworks & more on the Mississippi River in New Orleans
Woldenberg Park and the French Quarter
Food, Music and more ... it's a fun party!
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August
August
Satchmo Summer Fest (800) 673-5725 or
(504) 522-5730
In the French Quarter honoring Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Includes
musical performances and discussions, exhibits, a jazz mass, activities for
young jazz fans, a club crawl, great food and performances. Brass bands, Big
Bands, Early jazz and more. All events are free and take place at the Louisiana
State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Avenue in the French Quarter and the
surrounding nightclubs between Frenchmen to Decatur Streets.
When in town for an event don't forget to visit and support the local bands
that perform year round: New
Orleans Jazz Clubs
August
White Linen Night (504) 528-3805
Warehouse Arts District
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September
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October
October
Art for Arts Sake (504) 528-3800
October
Swampfest at the Audubon Zoo (504) 581-4629
October
New Orleans Film Festival (504) 523-3818
Exhibitions and premieres of local, regional, national and international independent films and videos.
October (end of the month)
Boo at the Zoo (504)
581-4629
This Halloween bring your children in costume to Boo at the Zoo!
Held in conjunction with Children's Hospital, this annual Halloween extravaganza at Audubon Zoo features
games, entertainment, trick-or-treats, a haunted house, and a ghost train! The Zoo will close to the general
public at 3 p.m. on the days of Boo at the Zoo, and the last ticket will be sold at 2 p.m.
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November
November
Bayou Classic New Orleans
When in town for an event don't forget to visit and support the local bands
that perform year round: New
Orleans Jazz Clubs
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December
December 1 to
December 31
Christmas in New Orleans - Christmas
in the Oaks!
(Celebration in the Oaks)
Holiday driving tour with exquisite lights and displays through New Orleans
world-famous City Park. City Park also has amusement rides, tennis courts, a
botanical garden, four golf courses and is home to the New Orleans Museum of
Art.
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