Razzle Dazzle invites you to come to New Orleans! No matter what month you come you will be sure to catch all the fun. Now if there is a particular month with a very special event you can't miss, then by all means come then too. Visit for Love, For Fun, For Romance, or Just Because. Who Dat needs no reason!
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January
Sugar Bowl - Louisiana Superdome - College Football. While the game is the high-point of the New Year's Eve festivities, Sugar Bowl events also include a prep football classic, a swimming invitational, a sailing regatta, a basketball classic, a pep rally and more. The Southeast Conference Champs serve as host for the game each year.
Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans - Chalmette, LA - Visitors can enjoy military drills, cannon and musket firing, and crafts and cooking demonstrations. Park staff and volunteers in period clothing will represent American and British soldiers and civilians and explain their roles in the battle. For additional information call: (504) 589-4428.
Mardi Gras Season - Citywide - January - February
Mardi Gras Season begins on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6. Mardi Gras is a time for parties, parades, balls and celebrations. Greatest free show on earth! The final day is Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday. This is held on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, when we traditionally sacrifice in imitation of Our Lord's 40-day fast in the desert.
February
Zulu's Lundi Gras Festival Woldenburg Riverfront Park, Monday before Mardi Gras Day. The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club hosts a full day of fun, food, and excitement along the river.
Lundi Gras - Spanish Plaza adjacent to the Riverwalk Marketplace is held on the Monday before Mardi Gras Day. Celebrations leading into Mardi Gras Day. For additional information call: (504) 522-1555.
Mardi Gras Day - Citywide - Fat Tuesday
This is hands down the Greatest free show on earth! Mardi Gras is a time for parties, parades, balls and celebrations. Many Mardi Gras Day parades begin at 8am and parades continue past sundown. The final day is Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday. This is held on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, when we traditionally sacrifice in imitation of Our Lord's 40-day fast in the desert. Click here for future dates.
Valentine's Day Cruise - February 14
"Romance on the River" includes a romantic dinner and a moonlit cruise on the Mississippi River! For reservations, visit SteamboatNatchez.com and ask for "Romance on the River!"
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St. Patrick's Day Float*
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March
French Quarter Wine Festival - March - May at Le Meritage in The Maison Dupuy Hotel.
St. Patrick's Day Parades
Irish-Italian Parades - (St. Joseph's Day) - French Quarter
In the French Quarter and a New Orleans suburb
Crescent City Classic - 10,000 meter race from Jackson Square to Audubon Park drawing runners from all over the world.
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - March - April
This event attracts internationally known figures such as Alec Baldwin, Dick Cavett and noted author Calvin Trillin. Festival activities revolve around Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, the Cabildo of the Louisiana State Museum, the Historic New Orleans Collection, the Palm Court Jazz Cafe, and the Contemporary Arts Center.
April
French Quarter Wine Festival - March - May at Le Meritage in The Maison Dupuy Hotel.
French Quarter Festival - French Quarter
14 musical stages throughout the historic Vieux Carre and New Orleans cuisine from nearly 60 food and drink booths. Second weekend in April
Spring Fiesta - French Quarter - 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. For additional information: (504) 581-1367
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Get Your Fleur De Lis On!
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Jazz & Heritage Festival - New Orleans Fairgrounds - Last weekend of April - 1st weekend of May
A musical celebration held at the Fairgrounds Race Track and celebrated throughout the city. Music, food, crafts, and more music! Outdoor stages host jazz, r 'n b, gospel, African, Caribbean, Cajun, blues, ragtime, folk, bluegrass, reggae and country music, with evening performances in venues all around town. Hundreds of unofficial street bands, local arts, crafts and food.
Annual Zurich Classic - PGA Tour - A four-day event filled with world-class players, non-stop PGA TOUR action and the kind of food and fun you can only find in New Orleans, the Zurich Classic is without a doubt the crown jewel of the charitable events produced by the Fore!Kids Foundation. For additional information call: (504) 342-3000.
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival - The Pontchatoula Strawberry Festival is held every April in Pontchatoula, Louisiana, just north of Lake Pontchartrain. Your chance for food, music, dancing, and fresh strawberries, right off of the farm.
May
French Quarter Wine Festival - May at Le Meritage in The Maison Dupuy Hotel.
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience - Join the outstanding restaurants that make New Orleans a premier culinary destination as they are paired with exceptional wines from around the world during the five day event. For more information, please call: (504) 529-WINE
Greek Festival - Hellenic Cultural Center, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd.
Celebrating Greek culture in the Crescent City, featuring food, music, and more! For additional information call: (504) 282-0259
June
French Market Tomato Festival - French Quarter
Only in a city as consumed with food as New Orleans could you have an eagerly awaited festival honoring the tomato. Featuring cooking demonstrations, tomato tastings, and musical entertainment
Vieux-To-Do - French Quarter
The city that loves to throw a party does it again in mid-June with a free festival that is actually three festivals in one!
Visit New Orleans in mid-June to experience three fabulous festivals all happening here in the French Quarter.
The Vieux-To-Do celebrates three uniquely New Orleans and Louisiana specialties: Seafood, Creole tomatoes and Cajun/Zydeco music. Fest organizers boast "a half-mile of food, music and fun!" With free music on five stages, cooking demonstrations and cookbook signings throughout the weekend, see some of the city's finest chefs at work. Plus stroll over 50 food, beverage and unique booths, including arts and crafts by skilled artists and artisans. As always, enjoy plenty of activities for the kids, so bring the whole family along.
July
Essence Music Festival - Louisiana Superdome 4th of July Weekend. The Essence Music Festival is the nation's largest annual African-American event, offering more than 50 acts each night on five stages.
Go 4th on the River - French Quarter, July 4
Join us for our annual 4th of July celebration with activities and entertainment for the entire family along the riverfront, ending with a spectacular fireworks show over the Mississippi River. Visit Go 4th on the River.com for events & attractions; print the savings coupons offered.
August
Satchmo Summer Fest - New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, is honored in true New Orleans fashion at the Satchmo SummerFest.
White Linen Night - Explore the hippest art scene in New Orleans and its stunning galleries at The 16th Annual White Linen Night, held August 7th, in New Orleans' Arts District. For more information call: (504) 528-3805
COOLinary New Orleans - Celebrate dining in America's Most Delicious City!
Starting on August 1 and running through September 30, this summer restaurant promotion features mouth-watering three-course menus priced at $20 or less for lunch and $34 or less for dinner.
It's going to be a delicious summer with famous New Orleans restaurants offering specially priced summer menus that will cool down your wallet while warming up your appetite.
You will never get to feast on such delicacies at such affordable prices.
September
Shrimp Festival - Morgan City, LA - Deep in the heart of Cajun Country, every Labor Day Weekend, tens of thousands of people celebrate at Louisiana's oldest chartered harvest festival. For more information call: (985) 385-0703.
Alligator Festival - Luling, LA - A 4 day long long affair that showcases Louisiana Alligator. Alligator Meat Pies, Alligator Sauce Piquante, Alligator Balls, Fried Alligator, Alligator Burgers and it's all good. For more information call: (985)785-9035
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October
Oktober Festival - Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St. - Every weekend in October
Traditional German music, dancing, food and drink. For additional information call: (504) 522-8014.
Art for Arts Sake - French Quarter, Julia & Magazine streets
This annual rite of fall has become one of the hottest events of the year for art lovers and party-goers in and around New Orleans. The free citywide gallery hop marks the opening of the city's arts season. For more information call: (504) 528-3805.
Voodoo Music Festival - City Park - City Park brings you the hottest bands for this 2-day event. With a roster expected to include as many as 80 acts.
Wooden Boat Festival - Madisonville, LA
Festival features 100 wooden boats from all over the united states, an enourmous children's village, crafts, food and great music. For additional information: (985) 845-9200
Boo at the Zoo - Audubon Zoo
Held in conjunction with Children's Hospital, this annual Zoo extravaganza features games, special entertainment, trick-or-treat, a haunted house, and the Zoo's Ghost Train.
Halloween - French Quarter - New Orleans is one of the best cities to be in during Halloween Weekend. Spend Halloween in a city full of ghosts and voodoo legends.
Krewe of Halloween- New Orleans - The Krewe Of Halloween New Orleans' Official Halloween Parade, is the newest addition to the city's festival season!
November
Swamp Festival - Audubon Zoo - Celebrate the Swamp Fest with Cajun food, music, and crafts.
Louisiana Renaissance Festival - Hammond, La Every Weekend - Nov - Dec
Open rain or shine the "Louisiana Renaissance Festival" brings to life what an English village and festive market place could have been like, mixed with a little bit of Louisiana spice! For more information call: (985) 429-9992.
Bayou Classic Football Game - Louisiana Superdome - Weekend after Thanksgiving
Bringing together Grambling and Southern at their traditional end-of-season football game
December
Caroling Cruises on the Steamboat Natchez
Holiday tunes fill the air over the mighty Mississippi River as area choral groups and high school choirs are featured aboard the authentic Steamboat NATCHEZ. Enjoy the holiday decorations and calliope concert on the two-hour narrated cruise. For reservations, call (504) 569-1480 or visit SteamboatNatchez.com
Celebration in the Oaks! - City Park - Holiday Light extravaganza..2-hour driving tour, amusement rides, entertainment, snacks and more! Throughout December in City Park. Click here for Holiday Tour information.
Christmas on the River - Gramercy, Lutcher, and Paulina LA - Bonfires on the River (Dec. 24)
From Baton Rouge to New Orleans, bonfires are lit along the Mississippi River to help guide Papa Noel to the Crescent City!
Christmas New Orleans Style - Christmas New Orleans Style is a month-long event where feasts and finery await you on every corner of town. Come listen to a concert in St. Louis Cathedral, or go caroling in Jackson Square. Enjoy a Yuletide feast with our Reveillon Dinners offered at many restaurants. Take some time to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Christmas done the New Orleans way!
New Year's Eve!
Bring in the New Year on Bourbon Street on the French Quarter's Largest Balcony! Join us for food, music, and fun at the Bourbon Vieux Room!