Oak Street Po-Boy Festival: November 23, 2104, 10am-7pm
The poor boy is a major staple in New Orleans cuisine, and
comes as diverse as the culture and people across the city. Its history dates
back to 1929, when there was a major transit strike and the streetcars shut
down for weeks. Restaurateurs felt bad for the workers and started serving
“po-boy” sandwiches free of charge out of solidarity for their plight. The Oak
Street Po-Boy Festival is a free event that celebrates these delicious
sandwiches that have changed the culture of the city.
Christmas New Orleans Style: December 2014
New Orleans offers a unique way to celebrate the holiday
season, with over 70 events to choose from. Go see A Christmas Carol, Caroling in Jackson Square, O Holy Night of
Opera, or even spend Christmas Eve on the Steamboat Natchez. With so much to
do, there really is no where else to spend the season.
Allstate Sugar Bowl: January 1, 2015
This year marks the 81st annual Sugar Bowl,
played in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. This event first started back during the
Great Depression, has survived wars and hurricanes, and is still ranked one of
the “most successful amateur athletic achievements in the history of American
sports”.
Mardi Gras: February 17, 2015
You’ve never experienced the “party of the year” until
you’ve experienced Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Officially, Mardi Gras is Fat
Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, however the celebration starts at least
two weeks in advance, with parades and events. It is the celebration of a
lifetime and is something everyone should try at least once!
Spring Fiesta: March 21-22; 28-29, 2015
New Orleans is well known for its exciting nightlife and all
of the festivities, however many people also visit for the wonderfully historic
aspect of the city. The Annual Spring Fiesta showcases the years by offering
the public the chance to tour the interiors of 20 privately owned homes in the
French Quarter, Uptown, and Garden District. This is the opportunity to see
ghosts of the past and the grandeur of the antebellum mansions that were built
over a century ago.
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Fest
In its 29th year, the Tennessee Williams/New
Orleans Literary Fest showcases the city’s rich history and relationship with
the arts. This five-day festival hosts many different events, ranging from
tours to speaker series. When the festival began in 1986, there was an audience
of 500. In 2011, that number has swelled to over 10,000. Come check out what
catches participants’ eyes and see why this is one of the top festivals in the
city.
