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    New Orleans, Louisiana

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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.​

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Mardi Gras (January–February)

Mardi Gras (January–February)

Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn’t just a single day—Fat Tuesday—but a month-long celebration that kicks off on Twelfth Night, January 6. The city immerses itself in a whirlwind of festivities, including eating, costuming, bead-tossing, and parading, with excitement building as Ash Wednesday approaches. Throughout the weekends leading up to Fat Tuesday, parades roll through various neighborhoods, featuring bands, marching groups, boats, and costumed riders who toss beads and other trinkets to the crowds. The celebration is also family-friendly, with Uptown and suburban parades offering kid-friendly fun.
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COOLinary New Orleans Restaurant Month (August)

COOLinary New Orleans Restaurant Month (August)

Good food is at the heart of New Orleans’ inextinguishable joie de vivre, and there is hardly a better month than August to explore all the city’s culinary delights. Throughout the entire month, diners can indulge in special prix-fixe menus at over 100 participating restaurants, offering lunch, dinner, and brunch at irresistible prices. These culinary experiences are spread across the city, allowing you to savor the diverse flavors of New Orleans in iconic neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Uptown, and the Central Business District.
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