Major Holidays in New Orleans
Celebrate various holidays New Orleans style
In New Orleans, exciting events happen all year long. Find holiday-related festivals to plan your trip around, or just come celebrate in a city that truly values celebrating. Delicious food, firework displays, unique parades and one-of-a-kind parties, make New Orleans an ideal destination for any major holiday. From Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day to Halloween and New Years Eve, see what's going on below.
Mardi Gras
Planning for Mardi Gras 2025? Get parade schedules, insider tips, must-know traditions, and where to stay for the best experience. Let the good times roll in New…
Holiday Insider
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Valentine's Day
February’s love song to New Orleans might include rich treats, a po-boy and if the calendar…
St. Joseph's Day
Every March 19 New Orleans Catholics celebrate St. Joseph’s Day by constructing elaborate…
St. Patrick's Day
Officially March 17 th , St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans becomes a week-and-a-half of…
Easter
The promise of renewal, white linen dresses and seersucker suits comes with Easter in New Orleans.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, the last Monday of May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives fighting…
Mother's Day
Treat mom to a special day in New Orleans this Mother's Day.
Fourth of July
Whether you picnic in City Park or explore the WWII Museum, you're sure to find a one-of a kind…
Labor Day
Make the most of your three-day weekend with our roundup of everything to see & do this Labor…
Day of the Dead
In Mexico and farther south, families visit cemeteries on Nov. 1, All Saints Day, to commune with…
Halloween
Halloween in New Orleans draws thousands to the Quarter for devilish fun in carefully…
Thanksgiving
New Orleans has many reasons to be thankful. Enjoy Bayou Classic, the Turkey Day Race, and more this…
New Year's Eve
In New Orleans, New Years Eve is that happy occasion between Christmas and Twelfth Night. It’s…
Christmas
Celebrate the holidays like nowhere else does in New Orleans - from caroling in Jackson Square to delicious traditional dinners and more!