Southern
Decadence Celebration
9/02/07 - 9/05/07
Southern Decadence in New Orleans has evolved
into one of the gay world's major annual events.
It is the largest gay weekend in New Orleans,
having become known as the "Gay Mardi Gras."
The 100,000+ visitors begin to arrive on Wednesday,
and generally don't even think about stopping
or leaving town until the following Tuesday.
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Halloween
2007
10/22/07 - 10/31/07
From October 1st through October 31st, have
a frightfully good time enjoying the some of
the scariest events in one of the most haunted
cities! Take a ghost or vampire tour with Haunted
History Tours. Or visit The
Scream Factory for chills and thrills, if
you dare!
Bayou
Classic 2007
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time
for family gatherings but in New Orleans, turkey
day also means "homecoming." Each
year, the Bayou Classic turns into a major Thanksgiving
holiday homecoming and family reunion event
for those who come to the city for the annual
football rivalry between the Southern University
Jaguars and the Grambling Tigers, and is set
for Saturday, November 30, beginning at 1 p.m.
in the Louisiana Superdome, the State Farm Bayou
Classic XXVII....
Christmas
New Orleans Style
Throughout the month of December,
there will be tons of Christmas activities including
free gospel concerts, cooking demonstrations,
bonfires, strolling carolers in the French Quarter,
home tours, and people dressed in period costumes
telling stories of New Orleans' colorful past.
Sugar
Bowl 2007
New Orleans' oldest annual sporting
event, the Sugar Bowl Game originated in 1935.
Along with this classic college football game,
the Sugar Bowl also sponsors championship events
in tennis, swimming, soccer, basketball, sailing,
running and flag football. Two tough teams from
Florida and Miami are competing in this one.
Televised on ABC...
Mardi
Gras 2007
Mardi Gras is New Orleans' legendary
holiday. From colorful, freewheeling celebrations
in the streets to formal masquerade balls, Mardi
Gras is a magical time when Carnival royalty
and merriment reign side by side. Parades begin
early and continue past sundown.. Parade schedule
will be posted as soon is available.
Black
Heritage Festival
Armstrong Park comes alive when it
becomes the site of a celebration of Black Heritage
and the contributions made by African-Americans
to the rich culture of Louisiana. Local music
and culinary greats will be on hand to entertain
visitors. Look for an array of artisans selling
their most beautiful ethnic artifacts, and listen
to the sounds of local gospel and jazz greats.
Delicious cuisine including crawfish boats,
shrimp pies and pita stuffed sandwiches will
be available for purchase.
St.
Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day Parade sponsored
by the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club,
2 p.m. The parade will start at Jackson Avenue
and Magazine Street and proceed lakebound on
Jackson Avenue (with traffic) to St. Charles
Avenue. It will continue uptown on St. Charles
Avenue (against traffic) to Louisiana Avenue.
From there, it will proceed down Louisiana Avenue
(with traffic) to Magazine Street and from Magazine
Street (with traffic) to Jackson Avenue, where
it will end...
French
Quarter Fest
The French Quarter Festival is a free
community event celebrating the food and music
of New Orleans. Events include local musicians
on thirteen stages throughout the historic French
Quarter, the "world's largest jazz brunch,"
patio tours, fireworks over the Mississippi
River, children's activities & much more.
For additional information call (504)522-5730
or visit www.frenchquarterfestivals.org.
New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2007
One of the world's greatest celebrations.
More than 4,000 talented musicians, cooks and
crafts people assemble to share their unique
culture and heritage with locals and visitors
alike over the 10-day festival, throughout the
city.
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