Celebration in the Oaks: Through January 2

Celebration in the Oaks is now open in City Park through January 1, 2012. As one of the most beautiful light displays in the country, it attracts over 100,000 visitors every year and features century-old oak trees adorned in thousands of lights. There are also a number of exhibits and attractions including a 20-minute Laser [...]

Go Fourth on the River

Head downtown on July 4, 2011 and celebrate Independence Day New Orleans-style at Go Fourth on the River. It all takes place at the Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza from 12-9 p.m. There will be music by Ken Swartz & the Palace of Sin, Coco Robicheaux and Destiny Reggae Love. You’ll also be able to catch a [...]

Caroling in Jackson Square tonight!

Head out to Jackson Square tonight for the 59-year-old annual Christmas caroling tradition. It all starts at 7 p.m.  and there will be candles and song sheets provided. The gates to the square open at 6 p.m. and it usually fills up quick so be sure to get there early if you want to get [...]

Holiday lights at Lafreniere Park through January 2

Witness a holiday wonderland in Lafreniere Park every night between now and January 2. The lights and displays were used to the house of chicken king Al Copeland for more than thirty years. There are thousands of lights and illuminated figures including snowmen, Santa Claus, Snoopy, angels, a carousel and more. Admission to the park [...]

Home for the Holidays on Canal Street

Over the next couple of weeks you’ll find a few special holiday events on Canal Street. The fun all starts with a Holiday Movie on the Mississippi at Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza on December 3 at 6:30 p.m. On December 4, catch the Krewe of Jingle Parade and Jingle Mingle Block Party on Canal Street and [...]