Let’s be honest: Summer carried on and on in New Orleans almost all the way through October. But with Thanksgiving upon us, the weather has truly cooled off (for us locals anyway), which means you can enjoy some great New Orleans attractions and annual events — no sweat. Photo courtesy of Fair Grounds Race Course […] The post How to Do Thanksgiving in New Orleans appeared first on New Orleans French Quarter.| New Orleans French Quarter
Every Reveillon dinner is a feast to reawaken the senses and celebrate the joys of the season It’s hard to picture a city that takes culinary tradition more seriously than New Orleans, where old dining customs and iconic dishes contribute so much to the distinctive local cuisine. But even here traditions are open to change […] The post Reveillon Dinners: Awakening the Holiday Spirit One Feast at a Time appeared first on New Orleans French Quarter.| New Orleans French Quarter
November in New Orleans is jam-packed with festivals and celebrations. It’s also a magical time to be here, with a stretch of perfect weather leading up to the winter holidays and Mardi Gras. Here are some of our favorite suggestions on what to see, eat, and do if you’re in New Orleans in November. Bayou […]| New Orleans French Quarter
New Orleans is always enchanting, but when the first cool front finally arrives, banishing the subtropical heat and ushering in six months of moderate weather, the Crescent City really feels too good to be true. Fall also heralds the start of high tourist season, which runs from October through May and coincides with a bevy […] The post Fall in the French Quarter and Beyond appeared first on New Orleans French Quarter.| New Orleans French Quarter
Halloween Decorations, French Quarter, by Jake Cunningham In New Orleans, Halloween is much more than just a night for kids to go treat-or-treating, chaperoned by their parents. Just like with many other holidays, New Orleans ramps it up in its unique, signature style — complete with costume parties, balls, street celebrations, and, of course, a […]| New Orleans French Quarter
