New Orleans Events

Couples race in a horse costume event on a grass track with spectators cheering behind barriers.

Local Fun & Festive Fun this Thanksgiving Day
Person holding a wicker basket full of freshly picked dark purple grapes outdoors

Emeril Lagasse’s 34 Restaurant & Bar to Host a Vindima Celebration
Thanksgiving feast with glazed ham, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls, and gravy on wooden table.

Top 10 Things to do in New Orleans for Thanksgiving
Black and white mannequins wearing contrasting white and black outfits against a gray background.

Lakeside’s Gowns of Giving Holiday Showcase Inspires and Promotes Local Nonprofits
Front entrance of Dat Dog restaurant with colorful hot dog sign and dining patrons at dusk under string lights

Debut of Margaret Orr’s New Book “Scrim” at Dat Dog on Freret
Colorful parade scene with musicians, dancers, a white horse, an alligator, and festive costumes under a bright sky.

Annie Moran Mural, Celebrating NOLA Culture, to be Unveiled on Girod Street
Santa Claus waves from a festive blue parade float decorated with toys, Christmas garlands, and candy canes under clear skies.

Manning Family Children's NOLA Christmas Parade Set to Roll in December
Three dancers in gray suits perform a high leg balance on a blue-lit stage in unison.

BODYTRAFFIC Brings Big Energy with a Tribute to The Big Easy