French Quarter Festival, New Orleans, LA
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The South’s largest free music festival, the French Quarter Festival, features 13 stages, hundreds of musicians, and a number of musical genres – international, blues, rock, swing and, of course, jazz. All other events (from the art show to the children’s activities) are free, and festival-goers can enjoy the Crescent City’s fine food during the [...]
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club | New Orleans, LA
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The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club is is one of New Orlean’s most celebrated Mardi Gras parade krewes. Established in the early 1900’s, the Zulu Krewe, initially known as the “Tramps,” developed first as a marching group. According to legend, its members adopted the idea for the group from a popular vaudeville skit from the [...]
Mardi Gras Indians | New Orleans, LA
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Tracing their roots back to a time when American Indians helped shield runaway african slaves, the Mardi Gras Indians are among the most colorful and mysterious of New Orleans’ cultural phenomena , dating back to the late 1800’s. Their fantastic costumes, modeled after Native American ceremonial dress, are unforgettable hand-sewn creations of intricate beadwork and dramatic [...]
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA
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According to the official website, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the indigenous music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana, so the music encompasses every style associated with the city and the state: Blues, R&B, Gospel, Cajun , Zydeco, Afro-Caribbean, Folk, Latin, Rock, Rap, Country, Bluegrass and everything in between. And of [...]
Good Eats: Olivier’s Creole Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
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“Olivier’s is the epitome of Creole Cuisine.” The Louisiana Weekly
Located across from the House of Blues, this famed family owned establishment has been tempting the taste buds of patrons with recipes passed down through four generations, serving such classic dishes as Crawfish Etouffe, Creole Rabbit and okra gumbo. Voted “Best Creole Restaurant” by the editors of CitySearch.
Olivier’s Creole [...]
