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Posts From: January 2018

Port NOLA Tops 1.1M Cruise Passengers in 2017, Sets New Record

Jan. 31, 2018

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans set a new record with 1,150,172 passenger movements at its Erato Street and Julia Street Cruise Terminals in 2017, marking the fourth consecutive year of more…

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Calling All Mardi Gras Revelers & Valentine's Sweethearts

Jan. 31, 2018

The countdown to Fat Tuesday in New Orleans is underway! Whether you’re looking to partake in Mardi Gras festivities or a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, these restaurants and bars throughout the…

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The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk Announces New Location for Lundi Gras

Jan. 31, 2018

WHO: The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk and Ernest M. Morial Convention Center in a special Tricentennial partnership WHAT: This free and open to the public event features live music from Cowboy…

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Enchanted Tea Party

Jan. 29, 2018

Among New Orleans’ traditions, none is better known or more frequently misunderstood than Carnival (aka Mardi Gras), and it is the first of seven rituals annually practiced at the spiritually driven…

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French Quarter Festival Celebrates its 35th Birthday and New Orleans' Tricentennial

Jan. 29, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, La. (January 29, 2018) - French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, New Orleans' premier free festival featuring the largest showcase of Louisiana's unique music, food, arts and…

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New Orleans' Quintessential Play Opens in Honor of City's Tricentennial

Jan. 29, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, LA (JANUARY 24, 2018) In celebration of New Orleans’ 300th Anniversary, Le Petit Theatre presents Tennessee Williams’ most iconic work – A Streetcar Named Desire. Helmed by Le Petit…

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Smoothie King Center Secures Ranking in Pollstar's Top 100 Arenas

Jan. 26, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Pollstar recently released its 2017 Year End Special Edition with rankings for the top entertainment tours, promoters, and venues worldwide. SMG New Orleans is pleased to announce…

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Inspired by Couture, Art in Bloom Returns for the 30th Year

Jan. 26, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, LA – This year, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) celebrates 30 years of Art in Bloom, the most anticipated springtime event in New Orleans. Themed Queen of Arts: Celebrating 30 Years…

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Passenger Traffic at New Orleans Airport Continues to Climb with another Record-Breaking Year

Jan. 26, 2018

NEW ORLEANS – The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has set a new, all-time record with 12,009,512 total passengers served in 2017. Due to an increase in air service, 2017 was…

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Dine Out with Taste of Tabasco® Week

Jan. 24, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – McIlhenny Company, maker of TABASCO® Sauce, will kick off 2018 with its first-ever Taste of TABASCO® Week from January 28 to February 3 in New Orleans. This special restaurant…

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