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New Orleans, Louisianna Calendar of Events

Come see the festivals that have made the Big Easy famous with the New Orleans Calendar of Events. Holidays, parties, conventions, and more can be found throughout the year. From Mardi Gras to Carnival, you are sure to find fun source of entertainment during your next vacation.

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November 2009
  • Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30
    Louisiana Swamp Fest in New Orleans, LA
    Each year, the world famous Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, LA pays homage to the area's unique Bayou country with the Louisiana Swamp Fest.


  • Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30
    Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival
    Every year more than 175 craft vendors gather at the Destrehan Plantation for its Fall Festival.


  • Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8
    Annual Swamp Fest in New Orleans, LA
    Come celebrate the largest event of the Audubon Zoo, at the Annual Swamp Fest in New Orleans, LA.


  • Friday, November 20 - Friday, November 20
    Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans, LA
    Promising to delight visitors of all ages, Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans, LA is one of the area's favorite holiday events.


  • Sunday, November 22 - Sunday, November 22
    Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans, LA
    Promising to delight visitors of all ages, Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans, LA is one of the area's favorite holiday events.


  • Thursday, November 26 - Thursday, November 26
    Thanksgiving in New Orleans, LA
    From fine Cajun cooking to festivals and live music, Thanksgiving just isn't the same without New Orleans, Louisianna.


  • Friday, November 27 - Friday, November 27
    Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans, LA
    Promising to delight visitors of all ages, Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans, LA is one of the area's favorite holiday events.


  • Saturday, November 28 - Saturday, November 28
    Bayou Classic
    The Bayou Classic is more than enough to hype up this one of a kind football extravaganza.


December 2009
  • Tuesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 31
    Christmas New Orleans Style
    Christmas New Orleans Style is a month long celebration starting December 1st with abundant celebrations every single day.


  • Tuesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 31
    Creole Christmas in New Orleans, LA
    With tours through homes, revellion, and Johnny cake with cafe au lait, there's nothing like a Creole Christmas in New Orleans, LA.


  • Tuesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 31
    Angel Hair Christmas Lobby in New Orleans, LA
    The Angel Hair Lobby in New Orleans, LA is a holiday favorite of kids of all ages.


  • Saturday, December 5 - Sunday, December 6
    Annual Holiday Home Tour in New Orleans, LA
    Experience the grandeur and grace of New Orleans' Garden District through home tours, live entertainment and lunch.


  • Sunday, December 20 - Monday, December 21
    Fresh Art Festival
     Baskets, ceramics, drawings, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, prints, sculptures and  wood are just a few of the mediums of art to be found at the Fresh Art Festival.


  • Thursday, December 24 - Thursday, December 24
    Bonfire Adventure in New Orleans, LA
    Tour the Mississippi and witness the feux de joie, Cajun bonfires set to light the way for Papa Noel at the Bonfire Adventure in New Orleans, LA.


  • Friday, December 25 - Friday, December 25
    Christmas in New Orleans
    If you're looking to stay busy in New Orleans, Christmas is the time to do it.


  • Thursday, December 31 - Thursday, December 31
    New Year's Eve in Jackson Square in New Orleans, LA
    New Year's Eve in Jackson Square is the party to be at in New Orleans.


January 2010
  • Friday, January 2 - Saturday, January 2
    Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, LA
    Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, LA is now open year round for tours- visitors to the area shouldn't miss this eclectic assortment of Mardi Gras floats.


  • Friday, January 1 - Friday, January 1
    Sugar Bowl Basketball Classic
    While the Sugar Bowl may be the most hyped sporting event in New Orleans near New Year's Eve, that doesn't necessarily mean its the best.


February 2010
March 2010
  • Sunday, March 7 - Sunday, March 7
    Soulfest at Audbon Zoo
    The Audbon Zoo extends its hours until 7pm when they host this celebration of African American culture with music, food, displays, crafts, and more.


April 2010
July 2010
August 2010
  • Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 8
    Satchmo Summerfest in New Orleans, LA
    The Satchmo Summerfest is an annual celebration of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong featuring four stages showcasing a variety of jazz including traditional, contemporary, brass band, and even jazz geared specifically towards children!


October 2010
  • Friday, October 8 - Monday, October 11
    Columbus Day Weekend in New Orleans
    This Columbus Day, spend your holiday weekend in one of the nation's most popular destinations- New Orleans, LA.


  • Saturday, October 23 - Monday, October 25
    Bucktown Seafood Festival in New Orleans, LA
    Each year, visitors to the New Orleans area can enjoy fantastic local cuisine at the Bucktown Seafood Festival in New Orleans, LA.


  • Saturday, October 23 - Monday, October 25
    Bucktown Seafood Festival in New Orleans, LA
    Each year, visitors to the New Orleans area can enjoy fantastic local cuisine at the Bucktown Seafood Festival in New Orleans, LA.


  • Saturday, October 23 - Monday, October 25
    Bucktown Seafood Festival in New Orleans, LA
    Each year, visitors to the New Orleans area can enjoy fantastic local cuisine at the Bucktown Seafood Festival in New Orleans, LA.


 
 
 
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A Christmas Memory
A View to the Past: Old Master Prints and Drawings
Annual Swamp Fest in New Orleans, LA
Annual Tennessee Williams Festival in New Orleans, LA
Art Against AIDS
Art for Arts' Sake at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, LA
Audubon Aquarium Birthday Celebration
Back to the Beach Festival in New Orleans, LA
Back-to-School at the Longue Vue House and Gardens in New Orleans, LA
Baton Rouge Blues Week in New Orleans, LA
Birdspace: A Post-Audubon Artists Aviary
Bloomin' On the Bricks
Boo at the Zoo at Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, LA
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival in New Orleans, LA
Cajun Country Music Jam Session at French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans, LA
Candlelight Caroling in Faubourg Marigny in New Orleans, LA
Celebration in the Oaks
Chairish the Children
Chef Soiree in New Orleans, LA
Children's International Holiday Celebration in New Orleans, LA
Creole Heritage Day Festival in New Orleans, LA
Creole Tomato Festival in New Orleans, LA
Danny O'Flaherty's Celtic Christmas
Earth Fest at Audubon Zoo
Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, LA
Exhibit - Lafayette: Apostle of Liberty at French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans, LA
Festival International de Louisiane near New Orleans, LA
Folklife Demonstrations at French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans, LA
French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, LA
French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, LA
French Quarter Walking Tour from French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans, LA
From Another Dimension: Works on Paper by Sculptors
Go 4th On The River in the French Quarter in New Orleans
House of Shock in New Orleans, LA
Irish - Italian Annual Parade in New Orleans
 Julia Jump Festival
Lawn View: A Family Holiday Celebration at the Longue Vue House and Gardens in New Orleans, LA
Louisiana Bicycle Festival in New Orleans, LA
Louisiana Crawfish Festival
Louisiana Philharmonic Concerts
Louisiana Swamp Fest at Audubon Zoo at Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, LA
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, LA
Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA
Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, LA
Memorial Day in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Film Festival
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Triennial
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
NSU Folk Festival in New Orleans, LA
O the Art of Giving at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, LA
O What a Night at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, LA
Ogden After Hours at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, LA
Pelican Plant Sale in New Orleans, LA
Photography exhibit - A View from the Heart at French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans
Ranger`s Choice Program at French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans, LA
Rock 'N' Bowl Zydeco Fest in New Orleans, LA
Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet in New Orleans, LA
Take Back the Night at Loyola University New Orleans in New Orleans, LA
Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, La
Tea on Tuesday: Scrapbooking: Preservation of Photographic Memories
Tennessee Williams Literary Festival
The Frederick Weisman Collection (NOMA)
The Great Grape Pick Off in Covington, La
The Magnetic Ear at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, LA
The RAIN Event: Postcards to the CAC
Voodoo Music Festival
Walking and Burying the Irish in New Orleans
White Linen Night in New Orleans
Words and Music Literary Festival in New Orleans, LA

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