Upcoming Events
They don't call New Orleans the Big Easy for nothing.
Here is just a glimpse at a few holidays, festivals and sporting events happening in the Big Easy.
For a full list of events you can visit the The Official Tourism Site of the City of New Orleans: NewOrleansOnline.com
2013
Essence Festival | July 4 – 7
Tales of the Cocktail | July 17 – 21
Satchmo Summer Fest | August 3 – 5
New Orleans Saints – Season Schedule | August 9 – December 29
Red Dress Run | August 10
Southern Decadence / Labor Day Weekend | August 28 – September 2
VooDoo Fest | November 1 – 3
Halloween in New Orleans | October 24 – 31
Christmas in New Orleans | December 13 – 26
Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square | December 22
One of New Orleans most cherished holiday traditions: Caroling by Candlelight in Jackson Square takes place Sunday evening December 22nd at 7:00pm in front of St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. This is a very popular family event that has been taking place for generations. Well worth extending your stay, or even planning a stay around this unique family event.
New Years in New Orleans | December 31 – January 1
2014
Sugar Bowl | January 2
NBA Allstar Weekend | February 13 – 16
Mardi Gras | February 21 – 23 (1st Weekend) | February 27 – March 3 (Fat Tuesday is March 4)
Wrestlemania 30 | April 4 – 6
French Quarter Festival | April 11 – 14
Easter Weekend | April 18 – 20
Jazz & Heritage Festival | April 24 – 27 & May 1 – 4
Essence Festival | July 4 – 7
Satchmo Summer Fest, Tales of the Cocktail, Red Dress Run | August (TBA)
Southern Decadence / Labor Day Weekend | August 29 – September 1
VooDoo Fest | October 24 – 26 or October 30 – November 2
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